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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.

Hanson Wade Group
Conference Producer Life Science
Hybrid Remote
£25,000 - £30,000
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Investment20/20
Associate Analyst
Edinburgh

Dalata Hotel Group
Operations Graduate Programme
Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Dusseldorf, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Sligo, London, Galway, Amsterdam, Brighton, Glasgow

The Army
Royal Logistics Corp Officer
Sandhurst
£33,183 - £39,671
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Investment20/20
Executive assistant/Team assistant - Amundi Investment Solutions
London
Binnies
Graduate Civil Engineer - Flood, Coast and Maritime
Bradford-On-Avon
£25,000 - £30,000

The Army
HR Officer
Sandhurst
£33,183 - £39,671

Premier Foods
IT Graduate - Business Intelligence
St Albans/Hybrid WFH
£30,000
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Enterprise Mobility
One Year Management Placement / Internship - Hull
Hull
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Enterprise Mobility
Graduate Management Trainee - Gloucester / Cheltenham
Gloucester
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Enterprise Mobility
One Year Management Placement / Internship - Hemel Hempstead / Hatfield / St Albans
Hemel Hempstead
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Arup
Part 2 Architecture Assistant
London