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Graduate
Career Lab

From stuck to strategic in 4 weeks. Remote-first coaching. Globally accessible. For graduates who want real results fast.

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About GCL

Graduate Career Lab (GCL) is a remote-first career launch programme designed for recent graduates navigating an unpredictable job market.

Led by experienced HR leaders, certified coaches, and industry mentors, each small-group Circle blends expert career coaching, peer accountability, and deep insight.

650+ graduates
supported across Technology, Finance, Consulting, Engineering, and more

85% employed
within 6 months of completing the programme

1000+ mentorship hours
delivered by industry experts and coaches

Remote Community

REMOTE PROGRAMME. REAL COMMUNITY.

Join from anywhere. Our programme is delivered entirely online.

But we don’t stop at Zoom. Our graduates connect at GCL Meetups in:

London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Budapest, and Copenhagen.

Because career growth is about more than screens.

PROGRAM INVESTMENT £375

This isn’t a course. It’s a career launchpad.
You’ll get expert coaching, practical strategy, and lasting momentum.

CV & LinkedIn review — Crafted for your strengths, not AI noise
Profiling & NLP-based tools — Get deep clarity on how you work and where you’ll thrive
Mock interviews — Real feedback from people who sit on real panels
Private Circle group — Shared accountability and progress, not solo stress
Mentor support & alumni access — Stay connected after the program
Discounted 1:1 coaching — Extra personalised support if needed

Real people. Real strategy. Real outcomes.

Career Circle Portal

Everything in one place. Your progress, mentor feedback, sessions, and resources – all available through the GCL Career Circle Portal.

Live Coaching Hub Weekly career circles, recorded replays, and prep checklists.

Circle Community Stay connected with your group and mentors between sessions.

Resource Library Templates, CV examples, and guides — always accessible.

Mentor Feedback Submit mock interviews and get actionable advice privately.

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Who You’ll Work With

No bots. No fluff. Just experts who care.

HR Directors
Who’ve hired 100s of graduates across industries.

Certified Career Coaches
Specialists in early careers, NLP, and clarity coaching.

Industry Mentors
Who’ve been exactly where you are – and made it through.

We don't rely on AI — we rely on decades of experience, psychology, and people who genuinely care.

"GCL helped me land my first role in tech – I felt completely lost before joining."

– Sarah, Software Engineering Graduate

"The mock interviews were a game changer. I went in confident and prepared."

– Jay, Management Consultant

"I’d been job hunting for 6 months. Within 4 weeks of GCL, I had two offers."

– Lina, Economics Graduate

"Having real HR leaders mentor me was something I couldn’t get anywhere else."

– Adam, Business & Finance

Scholarship Seats

We believe talent shouldn’t be blocked by circumstance.

Full scholarships are available to graduates who demonstrate drive and potential, but may face systemic or financial barriers.

First in their family to attend university
From underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds
Facing financial hardship or instability

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Next Graduate Career Circle

Start Date: 16 August 2025

Spaces limited to 8 graduates per Circle.

New Circles launch every two weeks.

Interested in joining the Programme?

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