Why choose Give A Grad A Go for your graduate jobs search?
Having already helped 3,000 graduates land their ideal grad jobs, Give A Grad A Go are consistently ranked amongst the best graduate recruitment agencies in the UK. Unlike other graduate recruitment agencies, we work on a huge selection of graduate careers, at companies ranging from FinTech startups to large financial institutions and global media, creative and technology giants. So no matter what graduate roles you’re interested in, we have graduate opportunities in a wide range of the most exciting industries.
Our team of graduate recruitment experts are always on-hand to provide career guidance, graduate job ideas, and assist you with job applications. If you're on the lookout for graduate jobs in the UK, Give A Grad A Go can help with every step of the process. Start your search for graduate jobs on our website today!
When to apply for graduate jobs?
Applying for graduate jobs and not sure when to start working on your application?
UK graduate jobs are available year-round, but if you are looking for your first job after graduation it's best to apply as you're nearing graduation, or just after you have graduated to ensure you get first pick of the best career opportunities in London!
Following summer graduation season, there will be thousands of entry-level jobs in London and across the UK - so it's best to prepare your graduate CV well in advance. Opportunities for graduates are available all year round, so don’t panic if you missed applying around the time of your graduation, there will still be plenty of entry level roles to choose from.
Make sure that when you start applying for graduate jobs, you have lots of availability to go to graduate job interviews, and start the job as soon as possible. The graduate recruitment process tends to be very quick, so there's no point submitting lots of job applications, only to tell employers that you have a holiday booked and will not be able to attend interviews or assessment days.
Lots of university graduates are concerned about how to get a graduate job with no experience. In this case, it's a good idea to start building up your graduate CV even earlier; by undertaking a few week's work experience or by volunteering, possibly even part-time at university. If you're graduating without any work experience, though, don't panic - you can still write a great CV and land a fantastic graduate job. Check out our graduate and student CV hub for CV writing tips and free CV templates to download!
For more help with the graduate job application process and tips on how to get a graduate job in London, head over to our UK Careers Advice page.
What is a graduate scheme?
UK graduate schemes are training programmes undertaken by recent graduates. They will often be structured on a rotational basis, meaning that you will get a chance to experience many different sides of the business.
Graduate schemes can be especially beneficial if you don't know what you want to do, but you do have an idea of the industry you'd like to work in.
There are hundreds of graduate schemes in London, with many of the best graduate schemes at large corporates in the finance or technology sectors. These are very popular with graduates; and given how competitive they are, you should apply for graduate schemes much earlier in the academic year.
There are benefits to both graduate schemes and entry-level graduate jobs; with thousands of different career opportunities for graduates, it can be hard to know what route to go down. So it is worth thinking about which one you'd be best suited to before you start applying. Graduates schemes in the UK have excellent career progression opportunities, with graduates undertaking graduate schemes often offered junior positions at the company once the scheme is completed.
It is important to note that competition for graduate programmes in London can be very high, particularly around the graduation period and during the summer months. That is why we would always recommend you keep your options open and apply for graduate jobs as well as graduate programmes or schemes… Sometimes graduate jobs can be better than graduate schemes.
Should I be looking for graduate internships?
Post-university, you might be looking for summer internships in London, in order to gain commercial experience and get your foot in the door at a company.
Jobs for graduates can be highly competitive, by undertaking an internship you’ll gain valuable skills and experience which can aid your applications to junior roles. Especially if you're lacking in work experience, graduates can build up their CV even with a couple of months work.
If you are struggling to find a job after university, graduate internships (also known as paid placements) can be a great way to gain work experience as a graduate.
Graduate internships, especially if they are in an industry you would like to work in long-term, can be a great way to add to your graduate CV, and gain an insight into the right career for you. Interning for free? Know your rights.
Do I have to be a graduate to apply for graduate jobs?
Not at all! We accept and consider all applications, from both graduates and non-graduates. Our team read every application we receive, and handpick the right candidates for each particular role. Whilst some of our graduate roles require candidates to have a degree, many of our early career jobs focus on having the right attitude and personality rather than qualifications.
Degree or no degree, if you're looking for graduate jobs UK, we have a range of exciting career opportunities available.
Do you offer fun jobs in London that pay well?
Yes, we do! Most of the jobs we have on offer have great starting salaries for graduates, ranging between £20K - £50K, but we know that while a good and fair salary is important, so is the environment you'll be working in. That's why we encourage all our employers to offer a range of benefits and perks to graduates, such as regular team socials, flexible working options and training and development opportunities.
We offer life-changing jobs for graduates in some of the most exciting companies in the UK, read our graduate testimonials to find out what graduates have to say about the entry level jobs in London and the UK we've placed them in.
So whether you're looking for your first job in London, or you're looking for a new graduate job, every role we offer at Give A Grad A Go will have fair and competitive starting salaries, and will also be at some of the most exciting start-ups and successful global companies!
Where can I find entry-level graduate jobs in London?
Search entry-level jobs in the UK right here! If you've been looking for a recruitment agency for graduates, you've come to the right place. We have hundreds of full-time graduate jobs from junior job positions to more experienced roles along with some of the best graduate schemes on our website, all in a variety of thriving sectors and industries.
Upload your CV and register to our website, create a profile and our team of graduate recruitment experts will be on hand to provide personalised career guidance, graduate job ideas and assist you from start to finish with whatever you need with your job applications. So if you're on the hunt for graduate jobs in London with an immediate start (or anywhere across the UK), get in touch today!
Do you offer jobs for masters graduates?
We certainly do! We offer UK jobs in a range of entry level careers for postgraduates, whether you've completed an undergraduate degree, master's degree or PhD!
Graduates who've completed masters are often more specialised in a certain field and subject, which can really impress employers and boost your application. Having undertaken a master's degree also shows a commitment to education and a personal choice to further an interest in a field, advantageous when applying for graduate jobs in relevant fields.
To complete a master's degree requires a certain level of independence and self-discipline, these are valuable skills employers are looking for and can boost your applications to entry level opportunities. So if you've undertaken a master's degree, be sure to list this in your graduate CV with all the skills you developed, and begin applying to our masters graduate jobs in London and the UK today!
If you have questions about any of our graduate opportunities or if you'd like to find out more information about certain graduate roles, please get in touch today.
What jobs for graduates are on offer?
At Give A Grad A Go, we offer junior jobs in London and the UK in a vast array of exciting and growing industries.
If you’re looking for creative graduate employment opportunities in the UK, we have graduate jobs in the PR, Marketing, Advertising, Fashion, and FMCG sectors at some of the most exciting and diverse agencies and companies.
Or, if you’re looking for more technical and IT-based junior careers, we work with clients in the IT, Software, Engineering, Digital, and FinTech industries. From junior Software Developer roles to Data Analyst jobs and IT Support roles, we’re proud to work with some of the leading companies that offer opportunities for graduates to make a real impact in the industry from day one.
Sales graduates are always high in demand, and we have a huge range of Sales and Business Development roles on offer, including Account Manager, Broker, Client Services, Sales Support, Business Development Executive & Account Executive graduate jobs.
We know it can be hard trying to decide what graduate career is right for you, that’s why our industry expert recruiters are always on hand to give you an insight into each of the industries we have graduate opportunities in, to help you decide what graduate role you’d be best suited to and enjoy the most.
Do you have placements for graduates in the UK?
Yes, we do! We offer paid placements in a variety of industries, from FinTech, Banking and Accounting to Marketing roles, PR positions to opportunities in the creative industries.
After university, you might be looking for paid placements in London to improve your commercial awareness and gain some first-hand work experience.
Graduate roles can be very competitive, undertaking a placement in the UK is a great way to build on your transferrable skills and boost your employability. Especially if you're lacking in relevant experience, UK placements are a sure-fire way to enhance your graduate CV.
All in all, if you are struggling to find a job post-university, graduate placements (also known as graduate internships) can be a great way to gain industry exposure, improve your skillset and help your CV stand out from the crowd.
Paid placements, especially if they are in an industry you aspire to work in long-term, can be the perfect way to amplify your graduate resume, and gain insight into your dream industry. On a placement for free? Know your rights.
Do you offer graduate careers advice?
At Give A Grad A Go, we understand that navigating the jobs market as a graduate can be tricky, but our expert team is on hand to help!
We work with some of the most exciting businesses in the UK, from burgeoning tech startups and SMEs, to huge global corporations. We know what these companies are looking for in their graduate employees - so we have compiled a guide full of advice to help you land your dream graduate job.
Our Careers Advice page takes you through each stage of the job hunt: CVs, Job Applications, Job Interviews and Your First Day!
We offer guidance on how to structure a CV and create a standout CV - we also have CV templates available!
We also provide help with job applications through our careers advice videos on our YouTube channel, that cover topics like video interview tips.
If you're looking for a graduate job and you're in need of expert careers advice, you've come to the right place! The graduate job search is hard, so be sure to take full advantage of all of our careers resources.
Do you provide interview advice?
We certainly do! Our website has a whole page dedicated to helping graduates have a successful interview. If you're trying to ace an interview for your dream graduate job, checking out our interview tips is a must!
Our Common Interview Questions and Answers page covers the common interview questions an employer might ask. The page starts by looking at the most basic interview questions and answers and then works through to some more tough interview questions and answers.
For each question, we've got the interview tips and tricks to help you nail your answer - breaking down the reasons why employers might choose to ask it, possible responses, as well as what to avoid when answering interview opening questions.
We also have information that covers industry-specific interview questions and answers: sales interview questions, finance interview questions, IT interview questions, marketing interview questions and many more!
Do you have an upcoming video interview? Learn about how video interviews differ from traditional interviews, and how to ace them through our video interview tips blog!
You can also find videos on interview questions, CV advice, job hunting tips and more on our YouTube channel!
