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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.

Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Autonomous Systems and Robotics Engineer Placement Year 2025
Bristol, Burton, Gloucester, Glasgow
£25,000
Graduate Project Manager
Coventry
£25,000 - £30,000

Dorset Software Services Ltd
Graduate Developers, Feb/March 2025 – Manchester
Manchester
£27,000

Marks & Spencer
Buying & Merchandising Apprenticeship
£24,500

PKF Francis Clark
ACA Accounting Apprenticeship
Bristol, Exeter, Poole, Torquay, Plymouth, Truro

Mainfreight Europe
Management Traineeship
Coalville

DHL
Future Leaders Programme - Healthcare and Specialist Logistics
£25,000 - £30,000
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G-Research
Software Engineering Internship (Research Engineering)
London

Azets
Audit 12 Month Placement, Wynyard (Teesside), Autumn 2025
Wynyard (Teesside)
Graduate Engineering Design - Hydraulics
Coventry
£25,000 - £30,000
Graduate Engineering Design - Mechanical
Derby
£25,000 - £30,000
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Tesco
Finance Internship
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£25,000 - £30,000