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What is a graduate scheme?

A graduate scheme is a training programme which provides recent graduates with hands-on practical experience with a company, giving them a head-start into the working world. It involves a very structured training period. You have the potential to take on a few different roles and placements in different areas of the company during your time there.

When do graduate schemes start?

Starting dates vary from company to company but often the application process for a graduate scheme begins in September of your final year. The start dates then for the successful candidates are usually the following September.

How long does a graduate scheme last?

A graduate scheme programme usually lasts one to possibly three years and will involve a series of placements and rotations within the company, giving you the chance to explore which direction you might want to pursue in your future career.

Why do a graduate scheme?

A graduate scheme can serve as a great entry-level position for recent graduates. It can also serve as a valuable experience that will help you decide which career path is right for you. Also, graduate schemes often offer training, personal development and mentorship, so you will benefit from the ability to quickly progress onto higher roles within a company. You also communicate with people at different positions which will help you build a good network and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of others.

Who can do a graduate scheme?

Graduate schemes are mostly suitable for graduates. Different companies look for different criteria. Most commonly, companies look for graduates with a 2.1 or higher, but some consider applicants with a 2.2 grade point average given that they are able to back up their skills with extracurricular activities or other valuable experiences.

Types of graduate schemes

There are multiple types of graduate schemes, in various different sectors for graduates to choose from. Organisations adjust their programmes to the needs of their graduate and of their organisation. Popular types of graduate schemes are HR graduate schemes, marketing graduate schemes, and finance graduate schemes. We have them all on Magnet.me so check them out.

Most popular companies that offer a graduate scheme:

  1. NHS graduate schemes and other jobs
  2. Aldi graduate schemes and other jobs
  3. Barclays graduate schemes and other jobs
  4. MI5 graduate schemes and other jobs
  5. HSBC graduate schemes and other jobs

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  4. How to choose a company to work for after graduating
  5. Graduating with a 2.2 degree? Now what.
  1. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    AIOS maag-darm-leverziekten
    • Groningen
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  2. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    AIOS Revalidatiegeneeskunde
    • Enschede
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
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  4. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    AIOS Revalidatiegeneeskunde
    • Zwolle
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  5. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    AIOS Revalidatiegeneeskunde
    • Groningen
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  6. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    AIOS Kindergeneeskunde
    • Groningen
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  7. Logo BYD Europe
    BYD Europe
    Automotive
    200,000 employees
    Training Support Specialist
    • Hoofddorp
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO
  8. Logo BYD Europe
    BYD Europe
    Automotive
    200,000 employees
    Technical Support Engineer
    • Hoofddorp
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 7 years experience
    • WO
  9. Logo Rabobank
    Rabobank
    Finance & Banking
    43,000 employees
    Junior Technical Business Analist - Early Career Program
    • Utrecht
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 1 - 3 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • Starts 1 Sep.
    • €3,314 - €4,733 per month
  10. Logo Rabobank
    Rabobank
    Finance & Banking
    43,000 employees
    Junior Dev Ops Engineer - Early Career Program
    • Utrecht
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • Starts 1 Sep.
    • €3,314 - €4,733 per month
  11. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    Arts in opleiding tot gynaecoloog (AIOS)
    • Enschede
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  12. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    Arts in opleiding tot gynaecoloog (AIOS)
    • Deventer
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  13. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    Arts in opleiding tot gynaecoloog (AIOS)
    • Zwolle
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  14. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    Arts in opleiding tot gynaecoloog (AIOS)
    • Leeuwarden
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  15. Logo Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
    Healthcare
    12 employees
    Arts in opleiding tot gynaecoloog (AIOS)
    • Groningen
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 3 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Jan.
    • €4,485 - €6,177 per month
  16. Logo Sogeti
    Sogeti
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young professional Track Data Engineer
    • Utrecht
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • Starts 1 Dec.
    • €3,730 per month
  17. Logo Sogeti
    Sogeti
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Track Workspace
    • Utrecht
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO
    • Starts 1 Dec.
    • €3,730 per month
  18. Logo Capgemini
    Capgemini
    IT
    6,000 employees
    Young Professional Track Workspace
    • Utrecht
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO
    • Starts 1 Dec.
    • €3,730 per month
  19. Logo ilionx
    ilionx
    IT
    1,100 employees
    Young Professional - Integratie & API
    • 's-Hertogenbosch
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • Starts 1 Sep.
  20. Logo ASICS EMEA
    ASICS EMEA
    Retail
    400 employees
    HR Recruitment Graduate
    • Hoofddorp
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
  21. Logo All Options
    All Options
    Finance & Banking
    60 employees
    Graduate Trader
    • Amsterdam
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO
    • Starts 1 Sep.
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