Top 10 graduate schemes with a difference

Finding all the classic graduate schemes uninspiring? Find yourself thinking you want a job working for an company? Have faith – if you dig around there are plenty of options and many are still recruiting.

We’ve picked out 10 of our favourites to get you going in UK. Put simply, these are the jobs I wish I knew about when I graduated many moons ago!

  1. GCHQ: One of the three government intelligence agencies (alongside Mi5 & Mi6), GCHQ provides the vital information for field operations combating terrorism, organised crime, economic well-being and other issues of national security. You will see technology and information being used for very real situations. Plenty of opportunities for graduates. Click here for details.

  2. IMG: Sports marketing on a grand scale. Event creation, sponsorship, athlete agency, athlete training and media production - connecting brands to opportunities in sport. IMG run a great internship program, one part of it being getting under the skin of how IMG promotes Wembley Stadium. Click here for details.

  3. Qinetiq: If defence, security, research and innovation is your bag then this could be the one for you. Chances are you’ll end up working on a crazy project relating to nuclear submarines or sending the latest satellite to the moon. If engineering and technology isn’t your skill-set then try for a media or commercial role. Qinetiq takes over 150 grads each year. Click here for details.

  4. BUNAC: Not-for-profit specialising in travelling, working holidays, volunteer abroad schemes, summer camps and so on – you’ll be with great people working on exciting projects. BUNAC run a great student marketing internship role to get some great experience whilst studying. Click here for details.

  5. Tenon: Even the word “accountant” makes the eyes glaze over for some. But let’s face it, accounting firms offer great training, great reward, good colleagues and great prospects. Tenon differs in that it specialises in advising entrepreneurs and championing the market for entrepreneurs through marketing and pr. Click here for details.

  6. Wine Rack: – If you like a tipple why not go for a career preaching to the converted. What better good to sell, market and promote than a fine bottle of vino. Not only that, Wine Rack gives you the chance to get lots of responsibility, fast. Click here for details.

  7. Dunnhumby: Research, data, analysis, reports, evaluation........if you’re comfortable with your classic academic skills and want to apply them to help the world’s leading brands take decisions, then Dunnhumby could be for you. Perhaps you would rather market and sell Dunnhumby rather than do the analysis? There are lots of great roles in this young, energetic and social company. Click here

  8. Kuju Entertainment: If you like gaming, why not work for the largest independent game developers in Europe? Creative, entrepreneurial and profitable.....Kuju always have an eye open for talent. Click here for details.

  9. Rio Tinto: A FTSE 100 huge entity giving you masses of opportunity, the chance to travel, diverse range of projects in a sensitive, political and extremely interesting sector. Great internships and graduate jobs are available on all corners of the planet. Click here for details.

  10. Air Charter: If you fancy hobnobbing with the rich and famous why not work for the leading provider of private jets, luxury travel and related services? With offices in London, New York ,Dubai and Moscow and being in the Sunday Times Top 100 companies to work for, if you like travel you should take a look... Click here for details.


If you can’t find what you are looking for within the above selection the good news is there are plenty of other opportunities to be excited by out there. Take time to research the options, find a company that matches your interests......believe me, it’s well worth the effort.

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Good luck with your search for the company.

David
david@abintegro.com