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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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Moore Kingston Smith

Advice, Audit & Accounts Graduate ACA Programme (September 2025, Redhill)

Redhill

£30,000

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Moore Kingston Smith

Advice, Audit & Accounts Graduate ACA Programme (September 2025, St Albans)

St Albans

£30,000

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Wates

Graduate Student Engineer Trainee Programme

London, Manchester

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Wates

Graduate Site Management Trainee Programme

Leicester (Castle Donington), Central London, East London (Havering), North London (Harrow and Finsbury Park), Leeds, Poole (Hillbourne), Manchester, Reading, Stevenage, Warrington

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Wates

Graduate Pre-Construction Management Trainee Programme

Leatherhead

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Wates

Graduate Planning Management Trainee Programme

Reading

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Wates

Graduate Estimating Management Trainee Programme

North London (Finsbury Park), Manchester

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Wates

Graduate Design Management Trainee Programme

Central London, East London (Havering), Leeds, Warrington, Guildford, Birmingham

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Wates

Graduate Commercial Management Trainee Programme

Central London, East London (Havering), North London (Finsbury Park), South London (Greenwich), Leicester, Dartford, Leatherhead, Leeds, Luton, Manchester, Warrington

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Wates

Graduate Business Management Trainee Programme

Barnsley, Redditch, Coventry, Wolverhampton

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Wates

Graduate Building Services Engineering Trainee Programme

London

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Wates

Graduate Bid Management Trainee Programme

London, Leatherhead

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