Graduate jobs and internships in Glasgow
Jobs in Glasgow and Clyde Valley
Are you looking for a job in Glasgow or the surrounding area? Glasgow, the fourth largest city in the UK, had an employment rate of 66% in 2014. This is 7% lower than the national average. Slightly less 33% of the working age population in Glasgow are unemployed, meaning that the unemployment rate in Glasgow is higher than the Scottish average.
Glasgow is one of the top the world's top 100 financial centres, with one of the fastest growing private sectors in the UK. Financial and business services are Glasgow's main industries and have made the biggest contribution to Glasgow's economic growth.
Large companies recruiting in Glasgow include: Tesco Bank, Shell, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Santander, JP Morgan, Barclays, Bank of Scotland and RBS.
Jobs in most demand in Glasgow:
- Project Manager
- Cleaner
- Customer Service Advisor
- Quantity Surveyor
- Java Developer
Looking for the ideal company to carry out your internship, industrial work placement or find a graduate job with?
Work experience is often invaluable. It can be difficult to decide where to carry out your internship, work placement or where to apply for a graduate job. There are many graduate job opportunities in Glasgow, especially in the financial and communications sectors, but also in tourism, manufacturing and heavy industry. Some of the top employers to work for in Glasgow include: Baxter's, Wellpark Brewery, Robert Wiseman Dairies plc, Royal Bank of Scotland, British Polar Engines, Whyte and Mackey, Scottish Power, Weir Group, Albion Motors and Lloyds TSB. You can find more internship, placement and graduate job opportunities on Wizbii.
Universities in Glasgow who offer undergraduate work placements as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree:
- University of Glasgow
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of Strathclyde
Recruitment open days, recruitment fairs and other events:
There are a number of recruitment open days and events in Glasgow to help you find a job. To take part in recruitment open days, bring along an up-to-date CV and, if you already have an idea which 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 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.
In Glasgow there are a number of job and career fairs. The University of Strathclyde organises the "Scottish Graduate Fair" every year in October. Over 4,000 students and graduates from a variety of disciplines attend each year and have the opportunity to meet up with over 100 top employers including Babcock, PwC, P&G, Jaguar Land Rover, BBC, Thales and the University of St Andrews.
The University of Glasgow also holds a Careers Fair in February, allowing students and graduates in Glasgow to meet recruiters and be recruited for a variety of job opportunities including graduate, internship, volunteering and further studies. Employers present include: Aldi Stores Ltd., Amazon, British Army, Deloitte, E.ON, Glasgow Caledonian University, IBM, PwC LLP, ScotGrad, The University of Glasgow and many more.
Average salary for graduates in Glasgow
The average salary for graduates working in Glasgow is £25,000, but can range from £21,000 to £38,750. Sales is one of the lowest paid graduate job sectors, with an average salary of £21,000. Other graduate sectors and trainees have an average salary of £25,000. Glasgow has the same average graduate salary as Manchester and Birmingham, two other large UK cities.
If you're a student, graduate, looking for a job, internship or work placement, and you live in Glasgow, you now have all the information you need to find the job of your dreams.
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- By Marriott Glasgow
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We are holding a Recruitment Event on Thursday 2nd August 2018 from 4pm-7pm at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, 500 Argyle Street, G3 8RR. You will have the opportunity to meet members of our Housekeep...
- By Muller Glasgow
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Description: We are currently recruiting 4 x Supply Technician’s to join our Bellshill Blow Moulding site. This person will provide First Response and Bottle Supply System problem solving support to...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Beauty Advisor – Urban Decay Urban Decay means beauty with an edge. We embody an avant-garde attitude with unique style in all of products. We create new beauty rules with an aim to always deliv...
A Food and Beverage Assistant is responsible for working in all areas of Food and Beverage as needed to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while working to achieve departmental targets....
- By Marriott Glasgow
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The Glasgow Marriott have a fantastic opportunity for a Housekeeping Supervisor (Maternity Cover) to join our Housekeeping Team on a Full Time Fix Term Basis until July 2019. Set in a bustling, co...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Beauty Advisor Do you love luxury service? Are you in love with high end make up ? If so then our Beauty Advisor role on one of luxury counters could be the perfect position for you. Here at Arm...
- By Hilton Worldwide , Glasgow
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A Concierge serves as a key point of contact for Guests and VIP Guests throughout their stay at the hotel, providing information about the hotel and the local vicinity. For this role, you will prim...
Looking to join a culture of excellence and be part of the most recognised name in the hospitality industry? “We are Hilton! We are Hospitality!” We create heartfelt experiences for our guests a...
- By Hilton Worldwide , Glasgow
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The Cluster Finance administrator will perform activities to support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Accounting activities in the cluster finance office. The Finance Adminis...
- By PwC UK Glasgow
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Job Title Graduate Assurance Centre of Excellence Glasgow Autumn 2019 Job Description Graduate programme Our graduate training programme is underpinned by a development framew...
- By Nestlé , Glasgow
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Nespresso Assistant Retail Manager – Glasgow Competitive Salary + Potential Bonus + Excellent Benefits Full Time position available Nespresso – a name synonymous wit...
- By Marriott Glasgow
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The Glasgow Marriott have a fantastic opportunity for a Conference and Banqueting Associate/Bartender to join our C&B Team on a casual basis. Set in a bustling, cosmopolitan city with a renowned b...
- By Hilton Worldwide , Glasgow
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A Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning guest rooms and replenishing amenities to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing guest requests in a timely manner. What will...
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- By Hp Glasgow
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Job ID 1022940 Date posted 6/28/2018 Primary Location Erskine, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Category Graduate programs and Internships, Supply Chain and Operations Schedule...
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- By Hp Glasgow
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Job ID 1029477 Date posted 8/7/2018 Primary Location Erskine, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Category Supply Chain and Operations, Graduate programs and Internships Schedule...
- By Marriott Glasgow
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Marriott Hotels , Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott H...
- By Hilton Worldwide , Glasgow
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Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor is currently recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Front Office team situated in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused c...
- By Hilton Worldwide , Glasgow
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A Kitchen Steward carries out general cleaning duties and the operation of pot-washing machinery to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while ensuring back of house areas are clean and sa...
- By Accorhotels Glasgow
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Key tasks Overview of Duties • Ensures the high standard of services provided for guests and the attainment of the department's qualitative and quantitative targets • Conveys the hotel's image and a...
- By Volvo , Glasgow
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Auto req ID 86400BR Entity Volvo Trucks Position Description We are looking to recruit a HGV Technician on dayshift/backshift. Overview : 38 hour week, compet...
