Graduates looking for a career in sales and marketing have until Saturday to apply for trainee positions at Syngenta, an agribusiness. It is working towards sustainable agriculture and needs graduates with an agriculture, biology or related degree. E-mail a CV and covering letter to uk.recruitment@syngenta.com, quoting reference FB002.

There is still time to join the Philips Electronics finance graduate recruitment scheme. The three-year scheme includes a programme of practical and academic experience and is open to graduates with at least a 2:1 in a finance-related degree looking for a career in finance or accountancy. Apply at philips.com/careers, job reference 47849, before Sunday.

Atos Origin, an IT firm, is looking for graduates with a degree in a technical or business-related discipline and an aptitude for computing to join its systems integration scheme. There are opportunities within its business application solutions and enterprise solutions areas. For information and to apply, visit www.uk.atosorigin.com/en-uk/careers/graduates before Sunday.

Brit Insurance works with more than 80 classes of business in the UK and internationally. It is recruiting ambitious and motivated individuals who want to become underwriters. A 2:1 degree is required. Go to britinsurance.com/careers/graduates for information and apply before May 19.

GlaxoSmithKline, a healthcare company, has opportunities in the North West, Midlands, South and southeast England. It is recruiting graduates with at least a 2:2 degree for its regional sales teams. Experience in advertising sales, recruitment consulting, telesales or related work would be an advantage. Visit the GlaxoSmithKline employer page at Milkround.com to apply before May 20.

A 2:1 degree in any discipline is all you need to join the Ministry of Defence. The equipment and support graduate accountant scheme opens the door to working for Britain’s interests at home and overseas while studying to gain membership of CIMA and achieving a CCAB qualification within four years. Apply at tadscheme.rightmanagement.com. The deadline is May 21.

Mike Barnard looks after communications at the graduate recruitment website Milkround.com

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