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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.
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Training Contract (London) 2027
London
£39,000 - £42,500
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Associate Membership
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Student Membership
The NDA Group
NDA group graduate programme 2025 – Radiological (RAD) Protection
West Cumbria (multiple sites); Chapelcross, Dumfriesshire; Caithness; Hunterston Ayrshire; Suffolk; Anglesey, Gwynedd; Dungeness, Kent; Gloucestershire; Hinkley Point, Somerset; Winfrith Dorset
£30,000
Office for National Statistics
Senior Statistical Officer
Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester, Darlington
£42,999
Office for National Statistics
Higher Statistical Officer
Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester, Darlington
£34,624
The NDA Group
NDA group graduate programme 2025 – Civil Engineering
West Cumbria (multiple sites); Chapelcross, Dumfriesshire; Caithness; Hunterston Ayrshire; Suffolk; Anglesey, Gwynedd; Bristol; Cheshire; Dungeness, Kent; Gloucestershire; Hinkley Point, Somerset; Harwell, Oxfordshire; Winfrith, Dorset
£30,000
Sparta Global
Business Solutions Change Consultant - Coventry
Coventry
£25,000
Sparta Global
Business Solutions Change Consultant - Swansea
Swansea
£25,000
EDF
Digital Innovation Industrial Placement
Hove
£23,250
EDF
Natural Hazards and Environment EDF UK R&D Industrial Placement
Hove, London
£25,500
EDF
Renewables Industrial Placement
London
£25,500
