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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.
Houlihan Lokey
2025 Spring Insight Week - Corporate Finance
London
BDO
2025 Audit Graduate Programme - Midlands
Birmingham, Nottingham
£27,000
BDO
2025 Advisory Graduate Programme – Midlands
Birmingham
£27,000
Baker McKenzie LLP
Spring Vacation Scheme 2025
London
EDF
Performance Improvement Industrial Placement
Morecambe
£23,250
BDO
2025 Audit Graduate Programme - South East (Southampton)
Southampton
£28,500
EDF
Emergency Preparedness Industrial Placement
Morecambe
£23,250
BDO
2025 Audit Graduate Programme - South West
Bristol
£27,500
Lift Schools
Trainee Biology Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Azets
Accountancy Graduate (ICAS) - Glasgow - Autumn 2025
Glasgow
PKF Francis Clark
Tax apprenticeships (ATT/CTA)
Bristol, Exeter, Poole, Truro
Deloitte
Business & Financial Advisory Graduate Programme
London, Edinburgh, Manchester
