Top Employers is the best source on the internet for UK graduates. Graduate jobs in Scotland can usually be found in all job sectors.
Scotland has a lot to offer to new graduates, and is becoming the destination of choice for many. It's western style open economy is linked closely to the rest of Europe, and many oppurtunities are available to graduates in a number of job sectors.
The Scottish economy has traditionally been lead in heavy industry, the foundation being shipbuilding, coal mining and the steel industries. The extraction of North Sea Oil has also been a key employer in the petroleum related industries, specifically in the north east of Scotland.
The econimic trend started to shift in the 1970's and 1980's from an industrial/manufacturing focus towards a more service oriented economy. Scotland boasts the sixth largest financial centre in Europe, based on funds under management, and many large financial firms are based there. Tourism is another key contributor to the economy of Scotland, and many graduate jobs in Scotland can be found in this industry.
With an unemployment rate lower than most European Union countries, Scotland may be a good choice to start your career.
Scottish graduate jobs will typically fit into one of the sectors below:
Bristol or Edinburgh or on a UKbased
client secondment. Outside of the
UK, we have numerous opportunities to be
seconded to one of our leading Central and
Eastern European offices including Bulgaria,
the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland,
Romania, Russia, and Ukraine. A course of
language lessons before and during your stay
abroad, plus help with relocation, will ensure
the transition is as smooth as possible during
these six months. Job Sector: Law Page Contains 3 PDF downloads
- Scotland
Address & Recruitment Hotline
Victoria Square House, Victoria Square,
Birmingham B2 4DL Tel: 020 7796 6677
How to Apply
Online application form
Application Deadline
Summer Vacation Scheme - 31 January 2009;
Training Contracts - 31 July 2009 (for 2011 start)
Website
www.dlapiper.com
University Events
DLA Piper will be attending numerous law fairs and university events over the coming academic year. Job Sector: Law
The Famous Grouse, Scotland’s
favourite whisky; Courvoisier, the UK’s bestselling
cognac range; Sourz, a leading non
cream liquor in the UK; The Macallan and
Laphroaig Single malt scotch whiskies and
Stolichnaya vodka.
We are one of the top three UK spirits
distributors with annual volume sales of over
3.5 million cases.
At the heart of our business is our passion
for building brands. Job Sector: Consumer Goods & Services Page Contains 2 PDF downloads
London, Manchester & Edinburgh
Head office location
London
Disciplines accepted
Various according to the role
How to apply
http://www.mediacomuk.com/join/grads.htm
University events list
Various - We have a Summer Work Experience programme with Bournemouth University. Job Sector: Media, Advertising & PR
15 October
Edinburgh, Monday 19 October
Bristol, Tuesday 20 October
Oxford Advertising, PR and Marketing
Fair, Tuesday 20 October
LSE Advertising, Marketing and PR
Career Fair, Wednesday 21 October
Nottingham, Wednesday 28 October
Cambridge Advertising and Marketing
Communications Event, Thursday 29
October
Warwick, Friday 30 October
Cambridge, Monday 2 November
Please see our website, www.wpp.com
for further details. Job Sector: Media, Advertising & PR Page Contains 2 PDF downloads
London, Manchester,
Edinburgh, New York and Hong Kong, we
come together as one to help a whole host of
clients, in a whole host of industries, find and
keep the people they need. Our services range
from recruitment advertising and assessment
design to research and candidate management,
and everything in between.
Our work has won awards. Our work has
broken new ground. And importantly our
work, well, works. Job Sector: Media, Advertising & PR Page Contains 2 PDF downloads
a small office in
Glasgow.
Together we have created a successful
organisation that takes great pride in its work.
We believe in and operate on the basis of four
core values: transparency, professionalism,
respect and integrity. Job Sector: Energy
headquartered in Edinburgh and operating across the globe. Established in 1825, Standard Life provides pensions, investment management, banking and healthcare insurance products to over 6.5 million customers worldwide.
As a graduate it's important to forge a career with a company that's a leader in its industry, has a sound reputation and great track record. Job Sector: Accountancy & Actuarial
that
account for 91% of global GDP growth.
We offer careers that span many different
businesses, sectors and disciplines - and
countries. What else would you expect of a
Times Top 100 Graduate Employer?
About us
Our business is much more than banking.
And our approach is anything but traditional. Job Sector: Commercial Banking
Based in
our Edinburgh offices, our structured 8 week
programme of events provides an invaluable
experience for anyone considering a career in
fund management.
There are 8 places available and applications
are welcome from university students of any
discipline currently in their penultimate year
of university. Job Sector: Banking & Finance Page Contains 2 PDF downloads
Our
approach is straightforward. By focusing on
long term client relationships, RBS Global
Markets has created a formidable presence in
all major financial centres, and market leading
expertise across capital markets, corporate
finance, emerging markets and transaction
banking.
Who we are looking for
In short - creative, ambitious and driven
people with the confidence and ability to work
closely with our clients. Job Sector: Banking & Finance
The following companies have posted editorials relating to Scottish graduate jobs
Editorial - Maersk Oil
Charlie Hamilton, a 23-year-old associate
geoscientist with Maersk Oil North Sea UK
Limited in .... .... then onto a BSc at
Edinburgh University which provided me
with a strong foundation in all aspects of
geoscience," said Charlie.
"It was in third year of my BSc that I
completed a hydrocarbon course and realised
that this stuff was actually pretty interesting
so I began to contemplate working in the oil
industry. I would be able to travel all over the
world, experience working offshore, go on
fieldtrips to weird and wonderful places, be at
the forefront of technological advance - not to
mention the impressive salary."
After deciding this was the career for her,
Charlie applied to the Integrated Petroleum
Geology MSc at Aberdeen University; an
essential vocational link into the energy
industry.
"During my MSc I was given the opportunity
to compete in the AAPG Barrel Award - a
competition that aims to give students the
chance to work an exploration project from
start to finish. ....Read the full Editorial
Job Sector: Energy
Editorial - The Royal Bank of Scotland
The Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the world’s leading financial service providers: .... .... Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the world’s leading financial service providers: we are the third largest bank in Europe and the tenth largest in the world by market capitalisation as at 30 June 2007. With over 150,000 employees, we now serve more than 36 million customers globally and we continue to grow rapidly worldwide.
Global Banking & Markets is a leading banking partner to major corporations and financial and governmental institutions around the world, providing an extensive range of debt financing, risk management and investment services to its customers. We have relationships with 95 per cent of the FTSE 100 and the Dow Jones Eurostoxx 50, as well as 80 per cent of the Fortune 100.
UK Corporate Banking is the UK’s No. 1 corporate bank. We provide a full suite of banking products and specialist services to businesses with an annual turnover between £1 million and £1 billion. ....Read the full Editorial
Job Sector: Banking & Finance
Editorial - Royal Bank of Scotland, The
(Global Markets)
Name: Chetan Shah
RBS Business Area: Global Banking &
Markets
University: University of .... .... being part of
the Graduate Programme? (How this has
been beneficial to you)
Coming from a non-finance background,
the Graduate Programme provided the
opportunity to gain a well-rounded in-depth
knowledge of different product areas across
the bank, including financial modelling,
bond pricing and stock option pricing. I also
built strong networks with graduates in other
departments.
What do you do when you're not working?
When not working I enjoy everything London
has to offer - theatre, cinemas, galleries as
well as the many restaurants, cafes and bars.
A leisurely jog around the big green spaces
of the city is also a great way to relax and
keep fit. ....Read the full Editorial
Job Sector: Banking & Finance
Editorial - aquilaheywood
Name: Azam Cullasy
Employer: aquilaheywood
Promoted to: Business .... .... University of Edinburgh
Start Date: August, 2007
0830 - 0900: Check emails
The first thing I do when I get in is grab a
drink and check my emails. This is important
because with lots of projects on the go at the
same time, it is essential that I keep up to
date.
0900 - 1200: Configure a client system
Our solution for the market is unique in that
it covers such a broad range of functionality
allowing it to be configured to meet our Clients
needs. This is a major advantage because
it saves the client money by them avoiding
the need to build a customised solution from
scratch; they get an innovative, proven and
robust system to support the development
of their business plans. This part of my day
involves analysing the client's products and
business operating model with a view to
configuring administrator to match their
requirements. ....Read the full Editorial
Job Sector: Technology, Media & Telecoms
Editorial - Balfour Beatty The Balfour Beatty Group is committed to
focusing on environmental issues because it
makes sound.... .... more than 2% of Scotland’s energy
needs. Balfour Kilpatrick’s involvement in this
sector will exceed 500MW of commissioned renewable
energy.
Severn Barrage
The construction of a multi-billion pound tidal
barrage across the Severn estuary moved a step
closer following the government’s announcement
of a two year feasibility study into the project
which could meet 5-6 percent of the UK’s
electricity needs.
Balfour Beatty is part of the Severn Tidal Power
Group set up 20 years ago to develop a barrage
across the estuary. With a tidal range of 14 metres,
the second highest in the world, it would
produce tidal power equivalent to three nuclear
power stations, cutting the UK’s carbon emissions
by 16 million tones a year. As an additional
benefit, it would provide flood protection for the
vulnerable Severn estuary. ....Read the full Editorial
Job Sector: Industrial & Engineering
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Kirsty Hunter: Second-seat trainee solicitor,
Denton Wilde Sapte LLP
Departments to date: Planning, Trade
Finance
University: Nottingham
Degree and Class: Law (LLB) 2:1
9.15am
I arrive at my desk with my usual smoothie
in hand to get me ready for the day. I ...
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