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Attend ‘right’ Universities to get best paid graduate jobs On 29-Nov-2008 under Graduate If you are expecting to land a position in one of the highest paid graduate jobs in London then it might be worth taking note of the latest findings from the 1994 Group. The study contrasts the f read more...
'Net Generation' should promote tech skills On 28-Nov-2008 under Graduate If you are one of many students hoping to find a graduate job then it probably sounds like simple common sense that you should be selling your technical abilities to potential employers. However, acco read more...
HSBC to keep graduate recruitment at normal levels On 25-Nov-2008 under Graduate Although some people have been predicting a future shortage of graduate jobs in London - and in the banking sector in particular, HSBC is showing that graduate recruitment is still alive and flourish read more...
Edinburgh Fringe Benefits On 24-Nov-2008 under Graduate Those of you currently looking for graduate jobs in London might feel a little aggrieved that you had such a tough and frugal path through your university days. The new wave of undergraduates may read more...
Ethnic minorities recruited by MI6 On 21-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London could end up being targeted for recruitment by MI6, which has just launched a new recruitment drive.The head of recruitment at the Secret Intelli read more...
Oxbridge students prefer work/life balance On 21-Nov-2008 under Graduate Oxbridge students put a good work/life balance ahead of pursuing their career, according to new research.Almost three-quarters of respondents to a survey carried out by media recruitment firm Top Empl read more...
Graduate programmes to get ratings On 21-Nov-2008 under Graduate Employers offering graduate jobs in London will soon be able to see how effective their graduate schemes are, it has been claimed.A new initiative set to be launched by Graduate Prospects will use a n read more...
Job security changes graduates outlook On 21-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers attempting to bag a graduate job in London are more interested in getting onto the career ladder than using their degrees, it has been claimed.According to new research by financial read more...
Pfizer launches new research centre On 20-Nov-2008 under Graduate Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer has opened a new stem cell research centre – news which may be of interest to qualified scientists looking for graduate jobs in London and the surrounding area.Despite a p read more...
Mystery shopper firm expands On 20-Nov-2008 under Part time A leading American firm in the mystery shopper sector is expanding internationally – news which could be of use to UK university students looking for part time jobs.Corporate Research International read more...
Graduate nursing posts double On 19-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers hunting for graduate jobs in London may like to know that in the past four years the number of graduate nurses employed in the UK has almost doubled, according to new research.Figur read more...
Scottish businesses get grants for grads On 19-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate IT jobs may be interested to hear that businesses on the Shetland Isles are being offered a £7,500 incentive to take on graduates.The Highlands and Islands Ent read more...
Minimum wage roadshow kicks off in Downing Street On 18-Nov-2008 under Graduate Lord Mandelson has kicked-off a new campaign to raise awareness of the increased national minimum wage.On October 1st the new rates increased to £5.73 for people aged 22 and over, £4.77 for 18-21 ye read more...
University studies 'not related future career path' On 18-Nov-2008 under Graduate Half of graduates will look for jobs not directly related to the subject studied at university, according to a new study.Research by financial services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers found that 50 per ce read more...
Newcastle University Sets Up Campus in Malaysia On 18-Nov-2008 under Part time Although the number of jobs for Newcastle students may not be directly affected, the actual number of graduates from the university is set to increase. If you are a student in Newcastle, you might b read more...
'More money needed for fashion colleges' On 18-Nov-2008 under Graduate The fashion industry has said it would fill more graduate jobs in London with university leavers from fashion colleges if the courses were of a higher standard, it has been reported.Jasper Conran, Mul read more...
Visa transparency boosts foreign graduates in US On 18-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers considering putting off the search for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that the US has boosted the number of international students at its colleges in the past yea read more...
Graduates demand serious interviews On 18-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London are demanding serious job interviews that give them an insight into the way a company works.According to Sainsbury's, after speaking to potential read more...
Green investment needed for low-carbon economy On 14-Nov-2008 under Graduate Employment 4 Students Number 1 for Graduate jobs in LondonThe government is being urged to increase the amount of money it sets aside for investment in green technologies, it has been reported.Acco read more...
Graduates 'turned off by quirky interviews' On 14-Nov-2008 under Graduate Employment 4 Students Number 1 for Graduate jobs in LondonGraduates are becoming increasingly turned off by "quirky" interview questions, according to new research.The findings from Sainsbury's sho read more...
3 unveils 'Facebook phone' On 14-Nov-2008 under Mobile Phones Find the best mobile phone dealsMobile phone giant 3 is launching a new model which it hoped will capitalise on the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook.The brand's new INQ1 is set t read more...
Marketing is 'a force for social good' On 13-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that marketing has been dubbed a force for social good, it has been reported.According to Business Review, the rise to read more...
Social networking 'is beneficial' On 13-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate IT jobs may be interested to hear that having access to social networking sites while in the office can be beneficial for their employers, it has been claimed.A read more...
Big brands pull in top talent On 13-Nov-2008 under Recruiter Information Companies with a reputable brand are more likely to attract top talent, it has been claimed.This year’s CIPD Recruitment, Retention and Turnover Survey showed that 71 per cent of companies are using read more...
Social carers 'come from all walks of life' On 11-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London might consider a job in social care, it has been reported.According to communitycare.co.uk, graduates without a degree in social care can underta read more...
CV 'security is essential' On 11-Nov-2008 under Graduate Those searching for graduate jobs in London have been warned to ensure they secure their CVs to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, according to new research.A new experiment launched by iProfil read more...
Online recruitment 'still in demand' On 11-Nov-2008 under Graduate Despite financial pressure from the ongoing economic downturn online recruitment agencies may be the best way for university leavers to find graduate jobs in London, it has been reported.According to read more...
Graduate training needed for IFAs On 11-Nov-2008 under Graduate, Recruiter Information University leavers looking for graduate jobs in Londin may be interested to hear that the introduction of graduate training schemes is needed in the independent financial advice sector, it has been re read more...
Businesses 'paying more for the right people' On 07-Nov-2008 under Graduate Students looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that despite a reduction in the overall amount of recruitment, employers are paying more for the right people.According to the Re read more...
'Good time to start out in banking' On 07-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London could be interested to hear that now is a good time to start out in banking, it has been claimed.In an interview with Cherwell, one recent Lehman read more...
'Law is popular for non-law graduates' On 07-Nov-2008 under Graduate Former students looking for graduate jobs in London may be happy to hear that law is a popular career choice for non-law graduates, it has been reported.After studying on a graduate diploma in law con read more...
Postgraduate fair comes to Manchester On 06-Nov-2008 under Graduate University leavers concerned about the availability of graduate IT jobs in the UK may be interested to hear a postgraduate fair is coming to Manchester city centre.The Postgraduate Study Fair, which w read more...
Obama victory 'could affect UK student intake' On 06-Nov-2008 under Graduate Students looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that Barack Obama's presidential victory could affect the number of foreign students recruited by British universities.The Guardi read more...
'PhD career scheme praised' On 06-Nov-2008 under Graduate A programme which helps PhD students at Imperial College progress to the next phase in career and find graduate jobs in London has been praised by the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2008.The coll read more...
Employers urged to tackle "soaring stress levels" On 05-Nov-2008 under Recruiter Information Employers are being urged to tackle stress in the workplace.Campaigners and unions have used National Stress Awareness Day to get the message across to businesses in the UK.According to a new study by read more...
Top graduate employer named On 05-Nov-2008 under Graduate Students looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been named the UK's number one graduate employer by the Times.The financial services firm, read more...
Training advice from Bath Spa University On 05-Nov-2008 under Graduate Bath Spa University leavers worried about the prospect of finding graduate jobs in London will be given support to increase their employment chances, it has been reported.The university has organised read more...
Poor careers advice is 'holding people back' On 05-Nov-2008 under Graduate Students looking for graduate jobs in London may be concerned to hear that half of university and secondary school careers advice is inadequate.According to the Sutton Trust, a charity which campaigns read more...
Renewable sector skills 'in high demand' On 04-Nov-2008 under Graduate Despite the current economic downturn students looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that the renewable energy sector is currently under skilled, it has been reported.The entir read more...
Do students use credit cards wisely On 04-Nov-2008 under Credit Cards Students have always been perceived as a group that struggles to make ends meet, paying fees, rent and food without having regular incomes. It’s no surprise therefore that some students look far and read more...
'University is increasing social mobility' On 03-Nov-2008 under Graduate University students looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that Labour policy is helping to improve social mobility, according to new government research.Prime minster Gordon Br read more...
Employers Predict Rise In Redundancy On 01-Nov-2008 under GAP / Temp This week saw the release of a survey report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development showing that employers are predicting a rise in redundancy. CIPD chief economist John Philpott sa read more...