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Many organisations and companies offer graduate schemes in the UK, allowing undergraduates and postgraduates to discover their training programmes. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you have recently graduated and are wondering what a graduate scheme is, read on to learn more, including why we think graduate schemes are worth it.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\nWhat is a graduate scheme in the UK? <\/span><\/h2>\n

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Like an apprenticeship, a graduate scheme offers recent graduates a job alongside the opportunity to learn and develop their skills through a structured training programme. If you are accepted, you will have a graduate scheme job and be known as a graduate trainee. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Graduate scheme jobs are run by senior employers who aim to build a set of future leaders for their organisation. The length of a graduate scheme can last between one to two years and sometimes longer, depending on the field. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Graduate schemes are usually found in industries such as finance, retail, HR, marketing, management, and law. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a commercial graduate scheme?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you’re looking to go down the commercial graduate scheme route, you’ll find yourself working directly with the executive department to maximise sales and profit. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Your role will consist of going to the public to promote new products or expand on market research. From the get-go, you’ll be able to get first-hand experience, similarly to any other graduate scheme. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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However, the downside is that commercial graduate schemes are very competitive, so be prepared to show your portfolio and showcase your passion for the industry.<\/p>\n

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Are graduate schemes worth it? <\/span><\/h2>\n

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We think applying for a graduate scheme is worth it because it’s a great way to ease yourself into workplace responsibilities and they will give you first-hand experience in your chosen profession. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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As well as learning how to work in today’s world, you’ll also have the chance to build a solid support network, develop your skillset, and prepare yourself for the future. Furthermore, you won’t fear losing your job after you’ve left university as most schemes offer fixed-term contracts, offering you a sense of job security. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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If you’re thinking about your next steps after graduating, read on for more advice on what you can do after university<\/span><\/h2>\n

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