GRADUATES.
We’ve been in your shoes.

As a graduate in 2025 you will make up 25% of the global workforce and with influence comes the opportunity to choose a different way of recruitment.

We all tend to think about graduate recruitment in simple terms.

Employer needs graduate.

Recruiter finds graduate.

Done.

But at LDNY, we believe graduate recruitment needs to be different.

As a graduate, we understand that as much as an employer is looking for the right graduate, you are looking for the right employer. Recruitment is no longer a one-way street, and LDNY are leading the change.

Today, recruiters need to think long and hard about what each party wants to achieve. The right employer, the right fit for your career choice, the right package and the right culture to thrive in. LDNY believes in long-term relationships. By nurturing that first crucial step on the recruitment ladder, you can be assured that your choices and expectations are met with enthusiasm, and an understanding of how important this is to you. By being with you from the start, we will always be on hand and know you to help progress your career in the construction industry and beyond.

As a graduate today, we know that looking for a new role in challenging times can be frustrating. You’ve never known anything other than the economy to look so bleak, and never seen it at its most creative and buoyant. Opportunities are fewer, leaner, and positioned as lesser roles.

But that doesn’t mean they are not there. They are.

We understand how important career development is to you. How development paths and career boosting opportunities are major consideration factors. Often more so than any financial reward. The good thing is you have choices, and now is the time to start looking and applying.

Again and again, we see graduates applying to larger companies, with their rigid schemes and long-term commitments. We understand their appeal, they are ‘recognised’ and ‘safe’. But we want you to consider the alternative. LDNY know that the less thought of SME (small to medium business) are as strong, with schemes and offers to match the larger companies. They may be less visible and not always promoted, but we think it’s a mistake to ignore them.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR:

A chance to progress quickly and become an integral part of the team sooner? SME’s often offer smaller teams, giving you a chance to shine. This can often lead to quicker progression than a large company graduate scheme.

A wider variety of projects and responsibilities? SME’s offer projects across multiple sectors, giving you the opportunity to run and lead projects sooner. In larger organisations, that route to more responsibility can often seem a long way off due to the structures in place.

A higher starting salary? In the SME world, starting salaries can often be higher than in larger companies, where their graduate salaries are set in stone. SME’s can often be more flexible with salaries too.

A challenge from day one? People who thrive in smaller organisations are often happy to be “dropped in the deep end”. In larger companies, the graduate scheme tends to be a little more structured. However, if a fixed structure route is your preferred choice, there are multiple routes we can look at.

There are clearly lots of things to consider, and LDNY knows how you’re feeling. We’ve been in your shoes. Remember, this is your journey, and your career. We are experts in this area and will work with you to ensure all avenues are considered.

That’s why you should talk to us. By giving us a no obligation call, we want to see what we can do for you. We know these opportunities well and can help you discover all the options available to you, offering guidance and reassurance at the start of your career journey. In return, you’ll receive a friendly and professional response.

Speak to Dean today at LDNY and start your graduate career in the best way. Your way.