Explore all graduate jobs and opportunities on targetjobs
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.
Tesco
Online Internship
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£26,000
Drainforce Ltd
Junior GIS Technician
Bridgend, Tenby
Halo Service Solutions
Halo Grad Scheme
Stowmarket, Suffolk
£30,000 - £35,000
Arup
Graduate Ground Engineering & Tunnelling
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton
National Highways
Year In Industry – Data Analyst
Birmingham
£23,620
Isio
Summer Internship Investment Advisory – 2025 Intake
Glasgow
Tesco
Retail Internship
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£27,103
Tesco
Finance Internship
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£26,000
Isio
Summer Internship Actuarial & Consulting - 2025
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Reading
Investment20/20
Global Financial Institutions Analyst
London
£35,000
Tesco
Software Development Engineer Internship
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
£26,000
Kubrick Group
Data and AI Consultant
£33,250