Consulting Graduate Schemes

How do they work?

There are a ton of graduate schemes offered by some of the UK’s most notable employers.

Graduate schemes are a little more meaty in the sense that the company you work for will invest in a whole bunch of training and development. You'll rotate across departments, so that you can see which areas you prefer.

This gives you opportunities to specialise in the future.

Let’s have a closer look into a couple of big companies that also offer graduate opportunities.

Which companies offer consulting graduate schemes?

PWC

Duration: 3 years

Entry requirements: A pass in a relevant undergraduate degree

Salary: Between £27,000 and £30,000

When to apply: Summer, starting the following Autumn

As a graduate employee at PwC, you’ll specialise in one of their seven areas of consultancy. These include,

• People Consulting

• Delivering Deals Value

• PwC Research

• Strategy Consulting.

You’ll start with an induction period, and you’ll focus on building your confidence and internal contacts. Once you’re done, the hard work begins as you start meeting clients and getting stuck in.

There’s also the chance to work towards the Chartered Management Consultant award, a highly respected and recognised status, that’ll take your consultancy career to the next level.

Accenture

Duration: Two years

Entry requirements: No academic requirement, nor a degree classification

Salary: £33,500 (with a £10,000 bonus)

When to apply: Autumn, starting the following Autumn

As a graduate consultant at Accenture, you’ll get responsibility early on in your career focusing on the following areas:

• Communications

• Financial Services

• Health & Public Service and Resources

• Media and Technology

• Products.

Although you’ll be based in one of Accenture’s offices all over the UK, client projects you might be involved in can take you anywhere in the world.

Throughout your graduate scheme, you’ll receive training and support that’ll include sessions on developing your soft skills as well as mentoring from the company’s most successful leaders.

There are also loads of perks including private healthcare and a gym membership.

Once you’ve applied and you’re successful, you’ll be invited to complete a discovery portal and an assessment centre.