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Where To Find Graduate Jobs in South West England

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

We reveal the secret to finding great graduate jobs, graduate schemes and paid graduate internships in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

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  • Preparing for Success

    Preparing for Success

    Sunday, September 10, 2023

    Entering the job market as a recent graduate can be a daunting experience. One option that can provide you with structured career development and valuable experience is a graduate scheme. Graduate schemes, also known as graduate programmes or entry-level programs, are offered by a wide range of organisations, from large corporations to government agencies and nonprofit organisations. They typically provide graduates with a combination of on-the-job training, professional development, and mentorship opportunities. With graduate schemes now starting to open, we'll guide you through the steps to prepare for applying.

  • Spotted and Shared: Where Passion Meets Purpose

    Spotted and Shared: Where Passion Meets Purpose

    Saturday, August 5, 2023

    If we spot a great vacancy that isn't advertised directly with us, we'll share it on our social media and/or website. We do this as part of our service to you because we're passionate about helping graduates get great jobs here in the south west.

  • Unlocking Opportunities: How to use Social Media for Job Hunting

    Unlocking Opportunities: How to use Social Media for Job Hunting

    Tuesday, July 11, 2023

    In today's digital era, social media is an integral part of our daily lives. It’s ability to connect people and share content presents immense opportunities for graduate jobseekers. You can use the power of social media platforms to enhance your job search, build professional networks, and gain valuable insights into the job market. Here’s how…

  • The Marking Boycott: Navigating the Storm

    The Marking Boycott: Navigating the Storm

    Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    The recent UCU marking boycott has been making waves in the academic community and is, understandably, a worry for final year undergraduates.
    Here's what we know and what you can do...

  • Graduate Internships: The Chicken and Egg

    Graduate Internships: The Chicken and Egg

    Monday, June 19, 2023

    So, you’ve slogged your guts out for three years and the goal posts have just moved. You’re reading job adverts and a degree isn’t enough. They want experience too. *Head in hands moment*.

  • Where to Find Graduate Jobs in the South West - Our Top Tips

    Where to Find Graduate Jobs in the South West - Our Top Tips

    Tuesday, June 13, 2023

    For graduates, the secret to developing a successful career in south west England is often down to knowing where to look. Rely on the internet and you'll find your search results dominated by the big graduate job boards, all of which tend to be very London-centric. But there are loads of brilliant opportunities out there. Use our inside knowledge to find some of the best graduate jobs in south west England...

  • Why Graduate Schemes in London are Not the Real Deal for Most Graduates.

    Why Graduate Schemes in London are Not the Real Deal for Most Graduates.

    Thursday, June 8, 2023

    Ask final year students where they want to work and the majority will identify a graduate training scheme with a big, well known company in London. But things are changing. Statistics from recent regional Longitudinal Educational Outcome (LEO) research reveal that roughly two thirds of graduates remain in the region in which they studied.

  • Frontline Social Work Programme

    Frontline Social Work Programme

    Monday, October 17, 2022

    Join the Frontline Graduate Programme to help create positive change for children and families and you'll benefit from two years of intensive, paid training and a fully-funded master’s degree. This is the work that makes a difference.

  • IT Skills Bootcamps

    IT Skills Bootcamps

    Friday, August 19, 2022

    Limited opportunities once again for IT Skills and Cyber Skills Bootcamps. These are 12 week online virtual classroom-based courses fully funded by the government if you are unemployed and up to 90% funded if you are employed and want to upskill in your current role.

  • Accountancy Insight Webinar

    Accountancy Insight Webinar

    Wednesday, January 19, 2022

    Find out about a career in accounting with this live webinar from Bishop Fleming.