Graduate jobs and internships in Aberdeen
Jobs in Aberdeen
Are you looking for a job in Aberdeen or the surrounding area? Aberdeen is located on the east coast of Scotland and is the country's third largest city. Aberdeen has a number of nicknames, including the Granite City, the Silver City with the Golden Sands, the Oil Capital of Europe and the Energy Capital of Europe. Although traditionally a fishing and shipbuilding city, Aberdeen is now known more for its oil industry and seaport, which is the largest in North East Scotland. Aberdeen has two universities, the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University and is the educational centre of East Scotland.
In 2012, Aberdeen was the only Scottish city named as a leading business hub by HSBC and was also voted the fourth most liveable city in Great Britain. Electronics design, agriculture, fishing and oil industry are major parts of Aberdeen's economy and are responsible for the recent boom in Aberdeen's economy.
A large proportion of Scotland's top 100 businesses are located in Aberdeen and the city has the second highest employment rate in the UK. Loyal Scots Company Limited, Broadshade Group Ltd, Irvine Enterprises Shetland Limited, Total Upstream UK, Chevron North Sea, FirstGroup, Suncor Energy UK and Dana Petroleum are just a few of the large companies based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The top employment sectors in the Aberdeen include:
- Energy
- Life sciences
- Property
- Tourism
Looking for the ideal company to carry out your internship or industrial placement?
Work experience is often invaluable, however, it can be difficult to decide where to carry out your internship, industrial placement or apply for a graduate job. The top graduate employers in the Scotland (Aberdeen) include: Fife Council, Police Scotland, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Boots, City of Edinburgh Council, Specsavers, Aberdeenshire Council, Hewlett Packard (HP), North Lanarkshire Council, West Lothian Council, Wood Group, Aberdeen City Council, Aecom, AMEC, Atkins, Charles River Laboratories, Enterprise, Falkirk Council, Glasgow City Council, Halliburton, Jacobs Engineering, KPMG, Aker Solutions, Baker Hughes, BP, Deloitte, East Lothian Council, Ernst & Young, General Electric, Lloyds Banking Group, Morgan Stanley, and Aldi. You can find more apprenticeship, internship, placement and graduate job opportunities on Wizbii.
Recruitment open days, recruitment fairs and other events
There are a number of recruitment days and career events in Aberdeen designed to help you find a job. To take part in recruitment days, bring along an up-to-date CV and, if you already have an idea what company you would like to work for, you should also bring a cover letter. Open day recruitment events are beneficial for both employers and potential employees as they allow employers to analyse how candidates act in a social setting and also provide the opportunity to advertise their business or company. Types of work opportunities on offer at these events include internships, industrial work placements, temporary and permanent contracts and graduate jobs.
The North of Scotland Graduate Recruitment Fair is an annual recruitment event for students and graduates of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. The event is organised by the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University and is the perfect opportunity for students and graduates to network with graduate recruiters from local, national and international companies. Students and graduates can discuss graduate jobs, placement, internships, vacation, part-time and voluntary work across a wide-variety of sectors.
The Career Opportunities Fair is another annual event organised for final year students and recent graduates and is an excellent opportunity for networking, connecting with graduate recruiters and finding out about the type of graduate roles on offer, along with what recruiters look for from applicants when reviewing CVs and application forms. The event also offers careers advice, CV / Applications consultations, interview / assessment centre advice and practice as well as vacancy sourcing.
Average salary for graduates in Aberdeen
The average salary for graduates working in Aberdeen is £32,500 but can vary depending on job sector, ranging from £28,000 to £60,000. Aberdeen is amongst the top ten highest paid locations in the UK for graduates.
If you live in Aberdeen and you're a student or a graduate looking for a job, internship or work placement, you now have all the information you need to find the job of your dreams.
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- By KPMG SA Aberdeen
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Programme: Graduate Programme 2019 - Financial Advisory - Deal Advisory (Empowered) Job Function: Financial Advisory - Deal Advisory (Empowered) Location: Aberdeen Country: U...
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- By KPMG SA Aberdeen
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Programme: Apprenticeship 2019 - KPMG360 Job Function: KPMG360 Location: Aberdeen Country: UK Intake Year: 2019 Our people are at the heart of our continued success....
- By Technip , Aberdeen
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- By Bureau Véritas , Aberdeen
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Role: Engineer Surveyor – Crane discipline Location: Aberdeen (Field based) Salary: Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience) plus car/car allowance (£3,400) and excellen...
- By Bureau Véritas , Aberdeen
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Bureau Veritas is currently recruiting for an organised, adaptable and tenacious Business Development Coordinator to join our North Sea Offshore Operations business development team in Aberdeen. This...
- By Ups Aberdeen
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UPS is accepting applications for temporary, seasonal full-time Package Delivery Drivers. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packag...
- By Ups Aberdeen
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Shift: Sunrise (4:45 AM - 9:00 AM) Twilight (5:30 PM - 9:15 PM) UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers . This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual...
- By Marriott Aberdeen
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With more than 330 managed locations in more than 20 countries Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected and balanced. Working at Courtyard, you'll ensure...
- By CGI , Aberdeen
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Job Description Web Application Developer Position Description Create code for software applications and operating systems. Work with software developer or computer software engineer to...
- By CGI , Aberdeen
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Job Description Software Engineer Position Description Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with DO...
- By Lidl UK Aberdeen
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The variety and pace that comes with every shift as a Customer Assistant at Lidl needs dedication and flexibility. Our stores are open Monday to Sunday so you'll need to be able to work weekends, as w...
- By Lidl UK Aberdeen
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The variety and pace that comes with every shift as a Customer Assistant at Lidl needs dedication and flexibility. Our stores are open Monday to Sunday so you'll need to be able to work weekends, as w...
- By Lidl UK Aberdeen
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The variety and pace that comes with every shift as a Customer Assistant at Lidl needs dedication and flexibility. Our stores are open Monday to Sunday so you'll need to be able to work weekends, as w...
- By Lidl UK Aberdeen
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The variety and pace that comes with every shift as a Customer Assistant at Lidl needs dedication and flexibility. Our stores are open Monday to Sunday so you'll need to be able to work weekends, as w...
- By Lidl UK Aberdeen
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The variety and pace that comes with every shift as a Customer Assistant at Lidl needs dedication and flexibility. Our stores are open Monday to Sunday so you'll need to be able to work weekends, as w...
- By ARGOS Aberdeen
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Salary £8.00 per hour (£6.93 if under 21) · Role area CSA · Contract type Fixed Term Contract · Job reference HRGQM365026 · Location Aberdeen AB25 3SA · See Christmas from the inside! A...
- By Marriott Aberdeen
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Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels. Marriott Hotels , Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is adv...
