What to do – and when to do it.
It’s research time
July through to September is a great time to do some career planning and prepare for when vacancies open in the autumn.
We recommend that you research industry sectors and career paths, Follow your favourite companies on Gradcracker and sign up to receive relevant job alerts.
The job hunt begins!
September through to January is the busiest time of the year on Gradcracker; the majority of our employers advertise their roles during this period.
If you’re hoping to secure a placement or graduate job that starts the following year, it’s best to begin applying as soon as possible.
Deadline season
From January to April many employers start to close their recruitment campaigns, especially their placement and graduate programmes.
Keep an eye on which jobs are closing from January onwards; remember, you can order your Job Search results on Gradcracker by ‘Deadline’.
Over the summer
From May to August lots of opportunities are still to be found on Gradcracker, as many of our employers now recruit all year round.