Gradcracker is the UK's careers website for STEM students. Students can find the latest opportunities relevant to their degree discipline and can search for work placements, graduate programmes and graduate vacancies.
Gradcracker is the UK's careers website for STEM students. We have over 200 employers at any one time advertising placements/internships or graduate opportunities.
Gradcracker is solely for students studying STEM disciplines.
No, it’s a completely free service for students and universities.
Gradcracker employers pay to advertise on the website.
No. On Gradcracker you apply directly to the employer not via Gradcracker.
The 'Follow' feature on Gradcracker allows you to keep up-to-date with all of a company's latest opportunities. You will receive email alerts and push notifications through the Gradcracker App whenever there is news about your 'Followed' employers.
Yes. It is helpful for employers to know from where they are successfully targeting candidates. It is also a good idea to mention that you have ‘Followed’ the employer on Gradcracker.
The candidates who will impress employers at fairs are those who have done their research so know what the company is about and what they have to offer. So visit the company hubs on Gradcracker before the fair and then when you talk to employers make sure that you ‘show off’ your knowledge.
The Gradcracker Toolkit is a step-by-step guide to help you choose your ideal career and to be a successful candidate.
You should be able to pick up a free copy from your university careers service. You can also view the Toolkit online here.
Yes, the Toolkit is available to view online here.
Yes, the Gradcracker Toolkit is free and it can be found in your careers service department or online here.
The Gradcracker Toolkit is updated every academic year. The latest edition of the Toolkit can be found in your careers service department or online here.
It is never too early to start thinking about your career. On Gradcracker you can research employers and industry sectors and you can also search for placements/internships whilst you are at university. Employers are increasingly offering placements to first-year students so there is no reason to delay.
Here you can select the disciplines you are interested in and Follow your favourite employers to give you a news page with all the information you need. You can receive live feeds and alerts and create a personalised news feed.
My Gradcracker is also available as a mobile app which you can download, free of charge, from the App Store or Google Play. This is a great way to stay organised and up-to-date with all your favourite employers whilst on the move.
The Follow feature on Gradcracker allows you to keep up-to-date with all of a company's latest content and opportunities. We will alert you to any news from your 'Followed' companies so you'll never miss out on the perfect role for you.
Here you can manage and record your job applications. Whenever you are about to apply for a position on gradcracker.com you will be given the option to 'Save to shortlist'. The employer, position and date will automatically be recorded. You will also have the facility to add any research or notes.
My Gradcracker is also available as a mobile app which you can download, free of charge, from the App Store or Google Play. This is a great way to stay organised and up-to-date with all your favourite employers whilst on the move.
If you have any queries, feedback or issues regarding the apps, please email info@gradcracker.com - we'd love to hear what you think!
You can search by your discipline type and by whether you are looking for a work placement or a graduate opportunity. If you are looking for a work placement you can choose to search year-long or summer durations. You can also search for placements in your preferred geographic region.
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You can view a selection of employer videos on the Gradcracker YouTube channel.
You can choose to receive news only from your favourite employers by using the Follow button on the Company Hubs within gradcracker.com.
Gradcracker is built with a responsive and adaptive design enabling you to view the website on your smartphone, tablet, computer and even on your television through your games console.
Registering on Gradcracker is quick, easy and, of course, free.
It allows you to customise your personal area of Gradcracker, 'My Gradcracker', to show you the opportunities that you are most interested in and registering also ensures that you will receive our weekly e-newsletter direct to your inbox.