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The shape of potential

Want to start a career in consulting, data and analytics or research with a diverse, award-winning company? Consider an entry-level role on one of our graduate programmes, internships, placement years or apprenticeships. We value curiosity, enthusiasm, imagination, and the ability to inspire others.

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Kantar at a glance

Our 25,000-strong global workforce includes people with all kinds of educational backgrounds. We’ll help you build on your natural talent with our continuous in-house training, wherever you are in the world.

We offer both Apprenticeships and Graduate programmes, although exactly what we offer and entry requirements will differ depending on where in the world you’re based.

28 Countries with entry level programmes

1,000 Entry level opportunities every year

Our Graduate Opportunities

We offer graduate roles in most areas of our business. Each of our divisions offer varying roles and career paths, so depending on which part of the business you work, your experience may be a little different. Some programmes are rotational (3 roles in 12 months, before being placed into a project or team), and others are not. The job advert will usually detail this, so you can know before you apply.

Generally, we have two graduate intakes a year: one in April and one in September. Applications tend to open about six months before.

All of our graduate programmes offer training, and we have an inhouse development programme to help you build your skills in the area you’re working in. That training might be development into a specific role, or something more general, like Client Management skills or Personal Effectiveness skills. There are regular progress meetings and check points to ensure you are receiving adequate guidance and development. You will not be left to work it all out yourself!

Our Apprenticeship Opportunities

Apprentices are really important to our business. We’ll get you stuck into a real role from day one, so you can make the most of learning on the job alongside your studies. Plus, once you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll have a recognised qualification to demonstrate the skills you’ve learnt.

We take on apprentices to study a range of different programmes and different apprenticeship levels.

From apprenticeships in Data Analytics, to Management and Leadership, to Operations and Digital Marketing, we offer a whole range of opportunities. There are also opportunities in Technology and HR as well. We offer apprenticeships from a Level 3 to a Level 7, so no matter your education level, there is something for everyone.