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"Shambolic" MTAS abandoned
On 16-May-2007 under Graduate
At last there is some good news for medical students - the controversial Medical Training Application Service (MTAS) has been abandoned by the government.The system - designed to match junior doctors read more...

Shy jobseeker makes his mark
On 15-May-2007 under Graduate
Dreading those graduate job interviews? One jobseeker has come up with a novel way of overcoming interview nerves - by sending employers a video profile of himself before he gets through their door.As read more...

Survey reveals discrimination
On 15-May-2007 under Graduate
Students and graduates feel ethnicity is the main cause of job discrimination, according to new research.Graduate recruitment website Milkround Online conducted a poll among students and new graduates read more...

Identity fraud: students at risk
On 15-May-2007 under Graduate
Students' "unique circumstances" make them particularly vulnerable to indentity fraud, according to one expert.James Jones, consumers affairs manager for Experian, explained why students are particula read more...

Get involved in Graduate Fashion Week
On 14-May-2007 under Graduate
If you're a fashion student, upcoming Graduate Fashion Week is the perfect place to network, swap ideas and get an idea of the competition.Recruiters and recruitment consultants from some of the bigge read more...

Beware of skeletons in "Google" closet
On 14-May-2007 under Graduate
In a world where the internet is king, recent graduates should be warned - just as everyone "googles" exes and enemies, now potential employers are googling you.Recent research shows that employers ar read more...

Graduates get nasty financial surprises
On 14-May-2007 under Graduate
New graduates are typically unaware of many major financial issues which can give them a nasty surprise.This is according to new information gathered by the Scotsman newspaper.The Scotsman spoke to re read more...

Supermarket recruitment launched
On 11-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship
Aldi has launched an undergraduate sponsorship programme.The company is offering University of Liverpool students the opportunity to take part in the Aldi Apprentice 2007, the Liverpool Echo reports.S read more...

"Out of this world" work experience
On 11-May-2007 under Internship
Hundreds of students have been given the chance to take part in some space-age work experience.The European Space Agency (ESA) brought together almost five hundred students from all over Europe to wor read more...

"Golden hello" for teaching graduates?
On 11-May-2007 under Graduate
Students studying to become teachers might soon find it a bit easier to pay off their debts - it has been suggested that some should receive "golden hellos" when they start work.Alan Johnson, educatio read more...

Website will encourage student plagiarism, experts fear
On 10-May-2007 under Graduate
Some academics fear a new website dedicated to academic social networking will encourage plagiarism among students.Carmun.com has been designed to allow students to share reviews and tips on a wide ra read more...

New media students build industry skills
On 10-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship
New media undergraduates at one university can now build practical experience and extensive portfolios while they study.Many industry sectors have complained in the recent months that they are sufferi read more...

New degree offers police training
On 09-May-2007 under Graduate
A newly-launched degree course should help potential police recruits gain operational experience while they are students.The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has teamed up with Lancashire Cons read more...

Totally "virtual" degree launched
On 09-May-2007 under Graduate, Part time
If you'd like to become a student but have existing work or child commitments, the latest internet developments might be able to help you.A university has launched a totally "virtual" degree course in read more...

Law firm wins best undergraduate internship award
On 08-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship
Nabarro is officially the best company to work as an intern for, according to the Target National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2007.The City law firm picked up the award for best undergraduate internsh read more...

Arts students are "less proactive about job hunting"
On 08-May-2007 under Graduate
New research suggests arts and humanities students often have no plans for after graduation and expect to earn less than those graduating from work-related courses.The UK Graduate Careers Survey, base read more...

Student lawyers embrace long-hours culture
On 04-May-2007 under Graduate
Almost half of all law students expect to work more than 50 hours a week after qualification, according to new research.Many newly-qualified lawyers work notoriously long hours - and this seems increa read more...

Google is employees' top choice, research suggests
On 04-May-2007 under Graduate
MBA students would rather work for Google than anyone else, according to a recent survey.US-based research firm Universum found that the internet company came top of the list of the most desirable pla read more...

Thinking positive helps you deal with your debt
On 03-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship, GAP / Temp, Part time
More young people are adopting a positive attitude towards their debts, according to one expert.Young professionals are facing higher levels of student debt than ever before. However, James Falla, man read more...

UCAS launches "ultimate online platform" for students
On 03-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship, Part time
The university admissions service UCAS has launched a student networking site, the Guardian reports.The yougofurther site will allow prospective and existing university students to "meet" and chat onl read more...