10 steps to kickstart your career Not sure how to launch your career after getting a degree? A graduate scheme could be the ideal way to discover your niche and learn everything you need S o, you've got your degree - or you're very close to completing it - and you're wondering where to go from here. Perhaps you're not sure what you want to do as a career - or maybe you're aware that many jobs require another level of skills and training to equip you for the specifics of the role. That's where graduate schemes come in. These employment training schemes are the first step on the ladder for thousands of university-leavers every year. They allow you to join a company and earn a good wage while also getting training, experiencing different areas of the company to see what suits you best, and getting on-the-job mentoring. They will ensure you learn skills specific to your industry and role, as well as developing more general abilities such as good communication, presentation and teamwork. They typically last one to two years. On the up High Fliers Research report The Graduate Market In 2022 revealed that all key industries are increasing graduate recruitment at the moment - with 11% more opportunities than pre-pandemic. The highest paying graduate employers are investment banks, law firms, jobsandcareersmag.com /// JOBS & CAREERS /// 43https://www.jobsandcareersmag.com/