Graduate schemes are paid structured training programmes offered by many large employers, usually lasting around two years (between a year and up to three years or more). e defined time frame and structure that distinguishes a graduate scheme or programme from the wider class of ‘graduate job’, which is the general term for entry-level roles that require people with a degree qualification.
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When your placement comes to an end the thought of returning to University for final year can often bring up mixed feelings. Often when your placement year has been a positive experience, where your contribution was really valued it can be a comedown to be thrown back into uni. You find that you are ‘just another student’ again. Your studies can seem irrelevant, what you are doing insignificant in comparison with the ‘real world’.
In contrast if your placement didn’t work out so well socially or workwise, perhaps you are relieved to be back in familiar territory and to catch up with old friends. But maybe you are now questioning your career path. In either case how can you best reintegrate back into university life and stay motivated to finish your course?
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Traditional ways of job searching include online vacancy sites, recruitment agencies, visiting the Job Centre, advertisements on LinkedIn and word of mouth. But what if you’re interested in a sector where it’s challenging to find vacancies? You’ll need to be more creative with your job search. We have six steps that will help you get started and resources for you to delve even deeper.
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After spending much of your life in education it may feel a bit daunting to think about what happens next. You may have a graduate job lined up. Or perhaps you’re taking time out to get experience or travel. Even if you have ‘no idea’ what next, we have tips to help. I have a […]
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The questions we answer in this blog have been chosen from questions we commonly receive. You will find links throughout the blog to help you navigate applying for jobs, preparing for assessment centres and interviews, and exploring what you would like to do when you leave Surrey. 1. How do I sell myself if I’ve […]
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Why did you choose to do a Professional Training Year? I had a relatively unimpressive CV prior, with no work experience (fulltime or part-time) or internships and only a limited amount of volunteering experience. I knew that if I was to walk out of the Law School with a stand-out CV, I had to use […]
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