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Still Looking For That First Full-Time Job? Here Are 10 Full-Time Roles Hiring Recent Grads Right Now

Summer’s over and it’s an absolute tragedy. Waterparks have shut down. The ice cream man has stopped showing up to your pick-up games. And—of course—your summer job (or lack thereof) has gone out of style, fast.

While we can’t help you with the water slides or the King Cones, we can certainly help you get a better gig now that it’s a more temperate, businesslike season.

It’s time for a full-time job—and we’ve got the hookup.

Here are 10 full-time, amazing jobs hiring recent grads right now.

1. Ops Associate in the Emerging Leaders Program @ Nielsen

Nielsen sets the gold standard in market research and analysis. Your first full-time job could be as an Ops Associate in their ELP.

The Emerging Leaders Program trains the next generation of data tech executives. If you’re a tech person or a business-minded recent grad, this is an amazing opportunity to get into the world of market research.

2. Sales Analyst @ Unilever

Unilever products are used by a third of the Earth’s population on any given day. That’s more than 2.5 billion people. If your first full-time job is with Unilever, you’ll be a part of one of the world’s biggest companies.

They’re hiring Sales Analysts for some of their brands. You’ll be analyzing sales data, identifying patterns, and providing business solutions to the company. An excellent first job in the consumer goods industry, this role is great for number-crunchers, business brainiacs, and more. What are you waiting for? Apply now!

3. Inside Sales Representative @ Dell

Want to start a career that combines business with tech? Try sales at Dell. They’re innovators in every field, including salesmanship. If you’ve got a passion for technology that makes life better, a gift for human interaction, and problem-solving skills like no other, then you should definitely apply to this role.

4. Software Engineer @ Avanade

Avanade is a business tech consulting firm, which makes it the dream company for recent grads. You can travel, learn about all types of businesses, and get the full consultant experience while remaining in a tech-first role. Personable, practical programmers should definitely apply!

5. Research & Development Development Program @ Belden

Belden is all about sending signals, literally. They make the best tech for communications, network architecture, and even information security. Here’s a chance to help build what’s next in an industry that touches, well, everything.

6. Recruiting/Sales Specialist @ TEKsystems

Recruiting and Sales skills are like peanut butter and jelly. They go great together and one of them is pretty hard to get anything out of without the other. That’s why TEKsystems, a leading staffing firm, looks for people eager to break into sales/recruiting and offers a killer starting salary of $60k.

7. Business Systems Analyst @ Travelers

Join the legendary insurance company’s Technology Development Program as a Business Systems Analyst. You’ll work and train alongside professionals on the cutting edge of business tech. This is an amazing first job as it sets you up with skills that work well at any company.

8. Apparel Designer (Women’s) @ Under Armour

Worry not, creatives. There is, in fact, something for you on this list. Under Armour makes amazing gear for amazing athletes. And here’s your opportunity to use your creativity to contribute to that in their trendy New York office.

Your first full-time job could actually be designing some of the items that clothe the world’s most renowned athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Tom Brady.

9. Supply Chain Trainee Program @ Ferguson

Supply Chain is one of the most exciting fields in business. It’s action-packed, high-intensity, and it rewards its experts with authority and competitive salary. But breaking into the industry can be hard. That’s why Ferguson’s Supply Chain Trainee Program is the perfect first full-time job in the industry. It’s an awesome way to get your foot in the door.

10. Electrical Engineer @ Raytheon

Raytheon’s a defense contractor that makes amazing stuff for the government, military, and even space agencies. It’s a patriotic, high-stakes job. Don’t miss it.

These are just the beginning of the amazing jobs hiring on WayUp right now. No matter what your major was or your future goals are, you can find your next step on WayUp.

Liam Berry

Liam is the Branded Content Editor at WayUp. He helps students and recent grads connect with top employers through storytelling.

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