Gradcracker

Key Takeaways: Take on hands-on technical projects with responsibility across engineering, software, data science or field operations. If you perform well as an intern, you may return as a graduate and continue learning through training. Receive support from experienced colleagues who share their expertise and help you handle early responsibility. You’ll have a call with a recruiter and a technical interview, where your project experience, communication, curiosity and initiative matter. Join a diverse community with social events and opportunities to build great friendships.

Key Takeaways: Gain hands-on experience on aerospace and defence projects across software, electronics, mechanical and systems engineering. Depending on your route, you'll complete an 18-month rotational graduate scheme or combine workplace learning with university study. You'll have protected learning time and support from mentors and experienced colleagues who are happy to answer questions. You should highlight relevant modules, projects and transferable skills, with clear evidence of your interest in the role. Join an early careers community with lots of opportunities to socialise, network and get involved beyond your day job.

Key Takeaways: You'll get early responsibility for varied work, using data to solve business problems and inform senior decisions. On the Graduate Leadership Programme, you'll rotate through key business areas before specialising in a permanent role. Managers, mentors and buddies will support you, and colleagues are willing to help when you ask. During the recruitment process, you'll be assessed on your motivation, collaboration and how you take charge of your development. You'll join a friendly early careers cohort, with opportunities to socialise and build connections across the company.

Key Takeaways: Take responsibility for engineering work early, with opportunities across electrification, controls, testing, quality and other areas. The two-year graduate programme uses varied rotations to develop you before you move into a permanent role. Receive responsibility with support from experienced colleagues, who welcome questions and help you fill technical knowledge gaps. Recruiters assesses your problem-solving, behaviour and teamwork, so tailor your application and use specific, authentic examples. You'll feel part of a connected team, with easy access to colleagues across the company's global network.

Key Takeaways: Use STEM skills to solve complex legal problems involving new technologies while exploring different practice areas. Complete two funded years of legal study before a two-year training contract with four six-month seat rotations. Receive support and feedback from the early careers team, supervisors and peers throughout your studies and training contract. You’ll be assessed on motivation, analysis, problem-solving and concise communication, so connect your STEM experience to law. Join a trainee cohort, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and connect through company networks and activities.

Key Takeaways: Work on large infrastructure and energy projects, with consultancy giving you experience across different clients and technical challenges. The graduate scheme is just over two years long, with training in technical, presentation and networking skills. You'll learn from experienced colleagues and receive a personal mentor to support you towards chartership. During the online assessment and virtual interview, you'll show your problem-solving, motivation and understanding of the role. You'll join an early careers community, with regular opportunities to socialise and network.

Key Takeaways: You’ll take on responsibility early and learn skills beyond university through work that directly affects customers. Graduate, intern and degree apprenticeship routes all offer lots of support and progression. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, with patient managers and experienced colleagues helping you build confidence and independence. Recruitment looks beyond grades and CVs, so you’ll need to show learning agility, critical thinking, motivation and transferable skills. You’ll meet other early careers colleagues through inductions, team events and employee networks, with plenty of opportunities to socialise.

Key Takeaways: Use maths and data to solve changing pension challenges at Hymans Robertson. Alongside actuarial or investment qualifications, graduates follow an 18-month programme developing professional and consulting skills. You'll start gradually with training, a buddy and approachable colleagues who encourage questions. During recruitment you'll complete numerical and job-focused tests before interviews assessing your motivation, competencies and understanding of your chosen pathway. Join a cohort with regular opportunities to socialise, network across offices and meet others in the profession.

Key Takeaways: You'll get early responsibility solving real customer problems, with opportunities across technical and client-facing roles. After three weeks' training, you'll start on the support desk before choosing a longer-term role suited to your strengths. You'll have a dedicated graduate development contact, with approachable colleagues across the company ready to answer questions. The recruitment process involves informal conversations about who you are, with drive, personality and willingness to learn valued. You'll join a graduate cohort and have lots of opportunities to make friends through company social activities.

Key Takeaways: You'll take responsibility for work on high-performance cars from day one, with projects that make a visible impact. On the two-year graduate programme, you'll complete four six-month rotations and explore different career paths. You'll have regular manager check-ins and experienced colleagues ready to answer questions as you take on responsibility. Your application should feel authentic, using specific examples to show your motivation, initiative and relevant practical experience. You'll join a cohort of graduates and interns, with plenty of clubs and opportunities to socialise across the company.