Early Careers

EARLY CAREERS

You have tremendous potential and we’ll help you unlock it, by giving you opportunities to be curious, share ideas and drive passion to solve challenges. You’ll never stand still: learning new skills and refining your expertise.

At RS, you can advance and grow in a way that best suits you: united with a team of people connected by a purpose to make amazing happen for a better world. Wherever you are in our global network, you’ll find a shared energy. People who are recognised for being innovative, bold and brave; for doing the right thing and delivering brilliant results.

Why not aim for amazing and beyond!

ROUTES INTO RS EARLY CAREERS

APPRENTICESHIPS

These are exciting opportunities to earn while you learn. Develop valuable knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to do the job now and in the future.

Hear from Brogan, who started as an apprentice Project Manager and why making a difference to the world in his job matters.

Meet Brogan

INTERNSHIPS
Still in university looking for a short-term placement in a particular discipline? Get a taste and see what difference you can make.
Watch the video and hear from some of our interns in Risoul.
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GRASS ROOTS OPPORTUNITY (GRO) – ENTRY LEVEL ROLES

If you are at the beginning of your career and looking to take that first step, a GRO role will support your development and give you space to grow.

Watch a day in the life of a Helpdesk Advisor at RS.

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WHAT WE OFFER

On-the-job training and guidance from your manager
Off-the-job live Super Skills sessions to build the skills you need early in your career
Support from your manager to build a personal development plan unique to the learning and development that's important to you
Access to on-demand learning through My Academy
A buddy to help you settle into your role and the business
"Membership? of our Bloomers Employee Resource Group to meet other young people in RS

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Each individual role description will share the specific requirements for the role, but what’s in common across all entry-level roles will be:
•A passion for the work
•A curious, resilient, and collaborative approach to problem-solving
•Self-motivation and the ability to get on with the job
•A love of learning – including about yourself!

HEAR FROM OUR PEOPLE

Want to know what it's really like working at RS? Watch the videos below to find out more.

Maddie is one of four Apprentices chosen for the RS Cyber Security Apprenticeships. Watch her video to learn more about Maddie's experience of being an Apprentice and why she recommends the program.
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Watch a day in the life of Maddie, an Information Security Awareness Apprentice and a member of the Bloomers Employee Resource Group. Watch how she’s getting ahead at RS.
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Welcome to Bloomers!

Bloomers ERG is a global community of young (18-30) professionals at RS. Our goal is to drive personal development, capture the voice of the next generation, and shape the business for the future. 'The goal of Bloomers is to create a safe and nurturing environment where young professionals can grow, develop, and build meaningful relationships. I am very passionate about D&I and we have built Bloomers, ultimately, to champion core D&I values.'
Brogan Butler, Chair