Gradcracker

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248

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Oct 2026

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Gradcracker is the UK's careers website for STEM students.

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October 27, 20261 hr 1 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Caterpillar

Key Takeaways: Take responsibility for engineering work early, with opportunities across electrification, controls, testing, quality and other areas. The two-year graduate programme uses varied rotations to develop you before you move into a permanent role. Receive responsibility with support from experienced colleagues, who welcome questions and help you fill technical knowledge gaps. Recruiters assesses your problem-solving, behaviour and teamwork, so tailor your application and use specific, authentic examples. You'll feel part of a connected team, with easy access to colleagues across the company's global network.

October 22, 20261 hr 9 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Bird & Bird

Key Takeaways: Use STEM skills to solve complex legal problems involving new technologies while exploring different practice areas. Complete two funded years of legal study before a two-year training contract with four six-month seat rotations. Receive support and feedback from the early careers team, supervisors and peers throughout your studies and training contract. You’ll be assessed on motivation, analysis, problem-solving and concise communication, so connect your STEM experience to law. Join a trainee cohort, with plenty of opportunities to socialise and connect through company networks and activities.

October 16, 20261 hr 0 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with AtkinsRéalis

Key Takeaways: Work on large infrastructure and energy projects, with consultancy giving you experience across different clients and technical challenges. The graduate scheme is just over two years long, with training in technical, presentation and networking skills. You'll learn from experienced colleagues and receive a personal mentor to support you towards chartership. During the online assessment and virtual interview, you'll show your problem-solving, motivation and understanding of the role. You'll join an early careers community, with regular opportunities to socialise and network.

October 13, 20261 hr 11 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Siemens

Key Takeaways: You’ll take on responsibility early and learn skills beyond university through work that directly affects customers. Graduate, intern and degree apprenticeship routes all offer lots of support and progression. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, with patient managers and experienced colleagues helping you build confidence and independence. Recruitment looks beyond grades and CVs, so you’ll need to show learning agility, critical thinking, motivation and transferable skills. You’ll meet other early careers colleagues through inductions, team events and employee networks, with plenty of opportunities to socialise.

October 6, 20261 hr 5 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Hymans Robertson

Key Takeaways: Use maths and data to solve changing pension challenges at Hymans Robertson. Alongside actuarial or investment qualifications, graduates follow an 18-month programme developing professional and consulting skills. You'll start gradually with training, a buddy and approachable colleagues who encourage questions. During recruitment you'll complete numerical and job-focused tests before interviews assessing your motivation, competencies and understanding of your chosen pathway. Join a cohort with regular opportunities to socialise, network across offices and meet others in the profession.

October 1, 202657 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Halo

Key Takeaways: You'll get early responsibility solving real customer problems, with opportunities across technical and client-facing roles. After three weeks' training, you'll start on the support desk before choosing a longer-term role suited to your strengths. You'll have a dedicated graduate development contact, with approachable colleagues across the company ready to answer questions. The recruitment process involves informal conversations about who you are, with drive, personality and willingness to learn valued. You'll join a graduate cohort and have lots of opportunities to make friends through company social activities.

September 29, 20261 hr 1 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with McLaren Automotive

Key Takeaways: You'll take responsibility for work on high-performance cars from day one, with projects that make a visible impact. On the two-year graduate programme, you'll complete four six-month rotations and explore different career paths. You'll have regular manager check-ins and experienced colleagues ready to answer questions as you take on responsibility. Your application should feel authentic, using specific examples to show your motivation, initiative and relevant practical experience. You'll join a cohort of graduates and interns, with plenty of clubs and opportunities to socialise across the company.

September 25, 20261 hr 1 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Zurich

Key Takeaways: Work on varied projects and rotations, helping you find the area that suits you. On most graduate schemes, you'll work towards professional qualifications with one study day each week. You'll have regular support from managers and buddies, with colleagues helping you adjust to each rotation. Recruitment focuses on your potential, motivation and collaboration, so you'll need to research the role and use clear examples. You'll join a community with lots of opportunities to socialise, network and volunteer.

September 22, 20261 hr 3 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Unilever

Key Takeaways: You’ll work on fast-moving products and technologies, taking responsibility for meaningful projects from the start. On the three-year graduate programme, you’ll rotate through teams before applying for an internal role. You’ll receive regular support from managers and buddies, with career sponsors guiding your development. Recruitment includes online assessments, an interview and assessment centre, where you’ll need to show curiosity and enthusiasm. You’ll join a close cohort, with plenty of opportunities to socialise, network and get involved beyond your day job.

September 17, 20261 hr 3 min

Season 7: Gradcracker webinar with Stantec

Key Takeaways: Work on multidisciplinary projects tackling infrastructure and environmental challenges, with opportunities to see their impact in communities. You’ll receive early training and continued development through technical work and growing client contact. You won’t need all the answers when you start, as your team members readily make time for your questions. During the recruitment process, you’ll complete a behavioural assessment and interviews showing your curiosity, motivation, communication and understanding of the role. You’ll join an early careers community with lots of opportunities for networking, socialising, volunteering and meeting company leaders.

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