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 Ups Rutherglen
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UPS is hiring individuals to work as temporary, seasonal Driver Helpers . This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that ty...
- By Ups Rutherglen
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Candidates must have a personal vehicle that meets UPS standards. Personal Vehicle Drivers must have proof of a registered vehicle for use, minimum state required auto insurance, and must be 21 years...
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- By PwC UK Glasgow
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Job Title Summer internship Corporate Tax Glasgow 2019 Job Description Summer internship Running during the summer, our Summer Internships offer high calibre students the oppo...
- By Marriott Glasgow
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The Glasgow Marriott have a fantastic opportunity for a Food & Beverage Supervisor to join our Food & Beverage Team in the Brew Bar on a Full-Time basis. Set in a bustling, cosmopolitan city with a...
- By Volvo , Glasgow
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Auto req ID 86401BR Entity Volvo Trucks Position Description BECOME A PART OF SOMETHING BIG We belong to Volvo Group, and we share an aim of becoming the world lead...
- By PwC UK Glasgow
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Job Title Business Insight Week, Glasgow, Summer, 2019 Job Description Business Insight Week On our Business Insight Week we’ll put you through your paces, with guidance and s...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Advisor Yves Saint Laurent is a brand classic brand with a modern edge. Products, such as, Touche Éclat and Black Opium have proved essential to the beauty routine of many...
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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...
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- By AMARIS SERVICES SARL Glasgow
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Starting in December 2018
Entreprise: Amaris est un groupe international et indépendant de 4000 personnes. Notre ambition est d’accompagner nos clients pour adresser les défis technologiques, digitaux ou managériaux auxquels i...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Decleor Beauty Therapist As a Decleor Beauty Therapist you are the face of the brand and the first point of contact with the customer.This role requires a sense of excellence as you assist the c...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Advisor Must have retail experience. Yves Saint Laurent is a brand classic brand with a modern edge. Products, such as, Touche Éclat and Black Opium have proved essentia...
- By L’Oréal Glasgow
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Beauty Advisor Are you a beauty fanatic? Do you want a job that allows you to express your creativity ? Here at Lancôme we share this passion, with an aim to spread French elegance across the glo...
- 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 PwC UK Glasgow
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Job Title Graduate Assurance Centre of Excellence Glasgow Spring 2019 Job Description Graduate programme Our graduate training programme is underpinned by a development framew...
- By Lidl UK Glasgow
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Our rapidly growing organisation is keen to bolster our team with enthusiastic customer service experts. Based in our Livingston call centre, our Advisors are the central point of contact for the gene...
- 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...
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- By Hp , Glasgow
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Job ID 1028665 Date posted 10/31/2018 Primary Location Erskine, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Category Services, Graduate programs and Internships Schedule Full time Shi...
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...
- By Volvo , Glasgow
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Auto req ID 86400BR Entity Volvo Trucks Position Description BECOME A PART OF SOMETHING BIG We belong to Volvo Group, and we share an aim of becoming the world lead...
Looking to join a culture of excellence as a Room Attendant and be part of the most recognised name in the hospitality industry? “We are Hilton! We are Hospitality!” We create heartfelt experien...
