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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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WTW

2026 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme, Birmingham

Birmingham

4 days to apply
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BDO

2026 Black Heritage Insight programme

London, Birmingham, Leeds

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Royal College of Psychiatrists

Project Officer

London

£28,304 - £30,886

7 days to apply
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AtkinsRéalis

Building Surveying Graduate Scheme

Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton, Leeds, Nottingham, Tunbridge Wells

£31,000 - £33,500

8 days to apply
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AtkinsRéalis

Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate Scheme

Birmingham, Leeds, Cambridge, Norwich, Peterborough, Derby, Stockton-on-Tees

£31,000 - £33,500

8 days to apply
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Cummins Inc

Placement Student - Quality New Product Introduction

Daventry

22 days to apply
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Cummins Inc

Placement Student- Sales and Pricing Analyst

Cwmbran

22 days to apply
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Enterprise Mobility

Graduate Management Trainee - Brighton / Hove

Brighton

23 days to apply
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Enterprise Mobility

Graduate Management Trainee - Crawley / Gatwick / Horsham / Haywards Heath

Crawley

23 days to apply
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Enterprise Mobility

Graduate Management Trainee - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

23 days to apply
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Enterprise Mobility

Graduate Management Trainee - Glasgow

Glasgow

23 days to apply
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Cummins Inc

Placement Student - On Highway Customer Engineering

Darlington, UK

18 days to apply
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