Use our list below to keep an eye on the key dates and ensure you get ahead of the competition by applying early.
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Key Dates
19th April 2020
31st May 2020
- Rothschild & Co: Dutch Coverage Team Long Term Internship
30th June 2020
- Rothschild & Co: Internships
20th December 2020
Rolling Deadlines
- Allianz: Internships
- Amazon: Internship Opportunities
- ARM: Various roles
- BDO: Internship Programme
- Bloomberg: Various roles
- BNY Mellon: Summer Analyst Program (EMEA Business Focus)
- Boston Consulting Group: Consulting Intern
- Citadel: Trader - Intern and more roles here
- Deloitte: Vacation Schemes
- DE Shaw & Co.: Fundamental Research Analyst , Proprietary Trading Intern
- EY: Internships
- Facebook: Internship Opportunities
- Greensill: Internships
- GP Bullhound: Asset Management Intern , Corporate Finance Internship
- HP: Internships
- Intel: Internships
- Jane Street: Internships
- Kirkland & Ellis: Vacation Schemes
- McKinsey & Company: Business Analyst Intern , Associate Intern
- Palantir: Internships
- Plural Strategy: Strategy Consulting Internship
- PwC: Internships
- Rothschild & Co: CEE Global Advisory Internship
- Smith & Williamson: Internships
- Squire Patton Boggs: International Dispute Resolution Internship
- Visa: Internships
- Willis Towers Watson: Internship Programmes
Many more listed under Internships
Planning your Career Path
If you’re not sure what kind of Graduate Scheme you want to apply for, our Career Path Guides will give you an insight into the different options. Explore the articles and advice in each guide to narrow down the sectors and roles that interest you, and start planning your Graduate Scheme applications from there.
Perfect your CV and Cover Letter
Creating a stand out CV and cover letter is the essential starting point for your Graduate Scheme application. Bright Network’s CV template and example cover letter will help you get off to the best possible start with your job hunt.
What’s next?
Once you’ve submitted your CV and cover letter, the application process for most Graduate Schemes will involve several key elements. Many firms will ask applicants to complete aptitude tests, which may be numerical, verbal or personality-based. Make sure you’ve done plenty of practise tests and check out our video on how to prepare.
After passing your aptitude tests with flying colours, you need to tackle the interview. Interviews may be over the phone, through a video or face-to-face. Whatever form your interview takes, think about the questions you may be asked, research the company you’re applying to, and do some practice interviews to ensure you’re answering questions with structure and confidence.
Need some inspiration?
Follow in the footsteps of other successful Bright Network members to secure a top Graduate Scheme. Our members have shared their top tips and experience of the application process to help you land your graduate role: