Graduate schemes

Find out more about graduate schemes, IET accredited companies and advice on how to highlight your skills at each stage of your application.

Young professionals

A job on a graduate scheme is, for many, the post-graduation goal. The recruitment process can be tough, and you may have to undertake psychometric tests and attend assessment centres, all on top of filling out application forms and attending interviews. 

Find out more about graduate schemes, IET accredited companies and advice on how to highlight your skills at each stage of your application.

An introduction to graduate schemes

The graduate scheme is a great way to start work for a large company, gain experience in many areas and integrate yourself into the workplace after university.


Researching a career and a company

Knowing how to plan your career search can be just as important as having the right qualifications.


Assessment centres

A day at the assessment centre sounds scary, but it could be the best way to get the right job for you.


Psychometrics simplified

We de-mystify psychometrics and reveal what these assessments actually involve and what they are being used to achieve.


Recruitment tests - an introduction

Here’s a quick introduction to some of the tests you may come across when applying for a graduate scheme.


Meet the employers

Engineering and IT graduate scheme providers and their programmes.


Meet the graduates

Engineering and IT graduates share their grad scheme experiences.


Benefits of accredited schemes

An IET accredited scheme is quality assured, meaning you’ll be choosing a programme with the best support for professional development and career progression.