I think you are looking at this in the wrong way. You say that you are waiting for the graduate schemes to get back to you, well use this time to gain experience. This will show your future employers that you didn't waste any of your time and took advantage of your situation. It also shows you have initiative and are serious about your future and the industry you want to work in. Also make sure you keep up to date with what is happening in your field with magazines, journals etc. Good Luck.