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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.

JH Mechanical & Electrical Services
Trainee M&E Estimator
Unit 10C Perry Avenue, Teesside Industrial Estate
£30,000 - £35,000
University Of Reading
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) - Federated Learning-based Intrusion Detection System for Intelligent Transportation Systems with Mixed Urban-Road Users
Reading
£30,000 - £35,000
Auchrannie Resort
Graduate Apprenticeship- Accounts and Finance
Isle Of Arran
£25,000 - £30,000

NFU Mutual
Actuarial Trainee
Stratford-upon-Avon
£30,987

Wanderlust Travel Media Limited
International Sales Manager
23 Southampton Place, London, WC1A 2BP
£30,000 - £35,000

BAE Systems
Graduate Support Engineer
Warton, Brough, Prestwick
£34,000

BAE Systems
Graduate Systems Engineer
Brough, Warton, Broad Oak, Portsdown Technology Park, Barrow, Frimley, Weymouth, Cowes, Great Baddow
£34,000
Trinity Laban Conservatoire Of Music And Dance
Graduate Intern in Public Engagement (Dance)
London
£19,999

Frontier Economics
2025 Graduate Economic Analyst - Berlin
Berlin

AlphaSights
Research Compliance Associate
London
Modo25
Graduate Sales Development Representative
Leeds
£20,000 - £25,000
Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited
Graduate Engineering Geologist
Coatbridge