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When it comes to jobs for graduates, there are several terms you’ll come across, particularly: graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs. A graduate scheme is a structured training programme, normally lasting one to three years. These schemes are most often offered by large employers who hire numerous graduates every year. While a graduate scheme is time limited, the ambition is usually always for you to ‘graduate’ into a full-time role at the organisation.

A graduate job refers to any job that specifies an applicant should have a degree. Graduate jobs can be full-time, permanent positions, but it is a growing trend to be offered a fixed-term contract with a view to it becoming permanent if all goes well. You may also find temporary or part-time jobs.

You will also come across suitable jobs that match your experience level but aren’t explicitly labelled as ‘graduate jobs’. As long as you match the job description and meet any stated requirements, you can absolutely apply. You are also free to apply for an entry-level job, which is suitable for anyone with no or little work experience in that area and could also be open to school leavers. When considering an entry-level job, ensure that you aren’t selling yourself short and that it will help you on your way to achieving your long-term career ambitions.

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The Walt Disney Company

Accounting and Finance Internship - Disney

London

£28,000

13 days to apply
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Wates

Graduate Site Management (Cognate Degree) Trainee Programme

Middlesbrough, Sunderland

Last day to apply
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Wates

Graduate Commercial Management Trainee Programme

Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Newbury, Luton, Leatherhead, Redditch, Thetford, Havering

Last day to apply
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Cummins Inc

Placement Student - IT - Global Desktop

Daventry

16 days to apply
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University of Birmingham

Graduate Management Trainee in Professional Services - Executive Office - Grade 6

Birmingham

£33,002 - £35,608

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Carter Jonas LLP

2025 Graduate Infrastructure Surveyor – Winchester

Winchester

16 days to apply
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Carter Jonas LLP

2025 Graduate Infrastructure Surveyor - Telecoms - Bristol

Bristol

16 days to apply
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Cooper Parry

Graduate Tax Innovation Consultant

Birmingham, Derby

£26,000

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Cooper Parry

Audit Not For Profit Graduate, East Midlands, May 2026

Derby

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TravelGrad

Vietnam - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

£750 - £1,250

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TravelGrad Ltd

TEFL In Asia Opportunities

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Lloyds Banking Group

Risk - Industrial Placement Programme

Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds

19 days to apply
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