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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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  1. Logo delaware
    delaware
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Programma - Information Management
    Naarden, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/09/2025
  2. Logo delaware
    delaware
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Programma - Information Management
    's-Hertogenbosch, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/09/2025
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  4. Logo delaware
    delaware
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Programma - Information Management
    Eindhoven, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/09/2025
  5. Logo Rabobank
    Rabobank
    Finance & Banking
    43,000 employees
    Junior Data Analyst - Early Career Program
    Utrecht, NL
    • €4,008 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO master
  6. Logo Mollie
    Mollie
    Finance & Banking
    150 employees
    Engineering Graduate - Application Engineering
    Amsterdam, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/09/2025
  7. Logo Mollie
    Mollie
    Finance & Banking
    150 employees
    Engineering Graduate - Developer Enablement
    Amsterdam, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/09/2025
  8. Logo Amsterdam UMC (Universitair Medische Centra)
    Amsterdam UMC (Universitair Medische Centra)
    Healthcare
    1,000 employees
    Opleiding tot Physician Assistent (PA) Psychiatrie
    NLDeadline: today
    • €3,401 - €5,483 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 3 - 10 years experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  9. Logo Sogeti
    Sogeti
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Track Cyber Security
    Utrecht, NLDeadline: 1 July 2025
    • €3,730 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/07/2025
  10. Logo Sogeti
    Sogeti
    IT
    2,400 employees
    Young Professional Track Java
    Utrecht, NLDeadline: 1 July 2025
    • €3,730 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO bachelor
    • 01/07/2025
  11. Logo AkzoNobel
    AkzoNobel
    Chemical
    3,000 employees
    Commercial Operation Graduate Program
    Leiden, NLDeadline: 30 June 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO
    • 01/09/2025
  12. Logo AkzoNobel
    AkzoNobel
    Chemical
    3,000 employees
    Commercial Operation Graduate Program
    Sassenheim, NLDeadline: 30 June 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • WO
    • 01/09/2025
  13. Logo BYD Europe
    BYD Europe
    Automotive
    200,000 employees
    Warranty Specialist - Graduate Scheme
    Hoofddorp, NL
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO
  14. Logo BYD Europe
    BYD Europe
    Automotive
    200,000 employees
    Quality Program Engineer - Graduate Scheme
    Hoofddorp, NL
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO or WO
  15. Logo Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    IT
    65,000 employees
    NWE - Graduate - Netherlands - Presales Architect
    Amstelveen, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • Graduate Scheme
    • 0 - 2 years experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  16. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Enschede, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  17. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Zwolle, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  18. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Almelo, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  19. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Apeldoorn, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  20. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Groningen, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
  21. Logo De Jong & Laan
    De Jong & Laan
    Accounting
    975 employees
    Nyenrode starter 2025
    Amsterdam, NLDeadline: 1 September 2025
    • €2,522 - €3,393 per month
    • Graduate Scheme
    • Part-time
    • 0 - 1 year experience
    • HBO
    • 01/09/2025
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