Being a graduate doesn't have to mean entry-level work for your first few years in employment.
Thanks to intensive training, on-the-job mentoring and rapid progression within these industry-leading companies, there is the very real possibility that you could soon be running the show.
1. Rise Technical Recruitment - Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Where: Bristol
- Salary: £17,500 - £20,000 + uncapped commission
- When to apply: ASAP
There's targets for promotion set in stone at Rise Technical Recruitment, so as long as you put the work in you could be looking at progressing to a Management or Principle Consultant role in no time at all. As well as paving out a clear route for your progression Rise offer uncapped commission, quarterly review pay rises and incentive trips around to world to locations like Miami and Monaco. Who could say no to these perks?
Not many companies will give you the opportunity to build and run a team within your first 12 months, but HiTalent will. Joining their Senior Search team in London Bridge, you'll help to source talent for some of Europe's leading start-ups, benefiting from fast progression, three company trips away per year and even unlimited holiday.
Jump head first into this challenging – but rewarding – role at Aldi. Based in one of their 9,000 stores you'll experience every area of Retail Management, from Store Operations to Financial Administration, with the chance to put your knowledge to the test within weeks. Start on £44,000 and progress to a store-running, decision-making, Area Manager earning £75,000 within four years.
5. Lloyds Banking Group - Enterprise Leadership Graduate Programme
- Where: Various including London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax and Bristol
- Salary: £31,000
- When to apply: 11 Nov 2019
Lloyds Banking Group are on the hunt for new talent they can train up to become future leaders of their business - that could be you. On their Enterprise Leadership Graduate Programme you'll work in a range of areas, from Project Management to Cyber Security, leading your own team and inspiring them to make a difference for themselves and their customers.
Recently recognised as one of the Top Companies to Inspire Europe, Tempest Resourcing are growing fast, and you can grow with them. 80% of the company's management team started as trainees and some have even progressed to Director positions so the opportunities are endless. Plus, with a first class training programme in place, Tempest give you all the tools you need to succeed.
Meltwater promise rapid career development when you join their Management programme, with the opportunity to lead your own team as a Sales Manager if you prove yourself. They're looking for ambitious 2:1 graduates who are strong communicators and hungry for success. If you think you've got what it takes, click below and apply now. 
