JOB SEARCH TIPS

Graduating is an exciting and scary process for all students to go through. However the question ‘what are you going to do next?’ is often the most frightening. This is because many students don’t actually know what to do next as there are so many opportunities, some may want to work, some may want to travel, and some may even want to study more.

For those that want to work, it is important to know the best companies for graduates to work for. This makes the process a little more bearable.

1. Price WaterHouse Cooper (PWC)

This organisation has been the number one graduate employer for seven years, and they specialise in accounting and professional services. The organisation has offices all over the world, so there is opportunity for everybody no matter where you live. They have insight days all over the country, so keep your eye out for the opportunity to talk to them. They offer graduate jobs nationally and internationally, as well as internships. They believe greatly in training, and are firm believers in hiring graduates. This company is a great place to start your career, and there is career progression available to all employees.
http://www.pwc.com/uk/careers

2. Deloitte

This organisation specialises in professional services, and they are one of the most well respected firms in the world. They look to employ talented graduates, and offer employment schemes, internships and job opportunities for graduates. Deloitte can offer real career progression and training so it is a good idea to give them a try.
http://careers.deloitte.com/gateway.aspx

3. The Civil Service

If you are interested in working for the government, or if you have an interest in the way in which the country is run, then being a civil servant may be the role for. They offer graduates roles ranging from Education and transport to international development and health. The Civil Service Fast Stream is a programme that allows graduates to have a chance at being part of the civil service, whilst being trained. The application process is quite lengthy, but the opportunities that become available to you if successful are second to none.
http://faststream.civilservice.gov.uk/

4. KPMG

This is the largest European Accountancy firm, and they offer a very wide selection of programmes focusing on different areas of the organisation. As they offer so many programmes, it really is a great place to apply if accountancy is where you want to be.
http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/Home_(1).aspx?

5. Aldi

This supermarket offers a management programme that boasts great opportunities. Whilst Aldi are concerned with academic achievements, they also look for graduates with leadership experience. So whether you have led a sports team or carried out charity work, Aldi will also take this into consideration. The process is quite fast, and the scheme aims to see you running an Aldi store and gaining great experience.
http://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/

6. NHS

The NHS is a great system that is integral to the running of the UK, and they offer a fantastic management training scheme for graduates. The NHS is a enormous organisation, so what better way to gain management skills. The scheme focuses on Human resource management; financial management; Health informatics management; and general management. So if you are interested in health and management, this scheme is best for you.
http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk/

7. Teach First

This organisation is a charity that focuses on education disadvantage, and trains graduates to teach in schools that are in bad circumstances. As well as learning to teach children, you gain much more experience in areas like leadership and problem solving, which is relevant to many jobs.
http://www.teachfirst.org.uk/TFHome/index.aspx

8. Accenture

This is organisation deals with business and technology, and offers schemes in their Analyst Consulting Group. Training is thorough, and the firm offers you all of the support you will need. Starting salaries are also very competitive, and the organisation requires you to be academically strong.
Accenture Graduate Joiners

9. The BBC

If you are interested in media, in all of its variety, then employment at the BBC is a fantastic opportunity. You can apply to join the large number of training schemes that they offer, as well as applying for specific jobs. As the BBC is known very well around the world, competition for any role is extremely fierce. So you have to keep your eye out, and grab on to any opportunity you can.
https://jobs.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc01.asp

10. Ernst & Young

This organisation offer professional services, and provides great training for graduates. They run graduate schemes and internships to give young people a good start in this great organisation. They have programmes that provide training in all areas of their business, and they focus greatly on your skills as an individual and your personality.
http://www.ey.com/UK/en/careers