Norwich Union Plans Internship Programme
It is difficult to overstate how impressive internships and work experience can look on your post-university CV. And now, Norwich Union – in partnership with the Institute of Financial Planning...
Looking For A McGraduate Job?
How would you like one of the 150 graduate jobs with high-street fast-food retailer McDonald’s? That is how many trainee business manager places they are expecting to fill in 2009. McDonald�...
Are Investment Banking Aspirations Raised Too High?
Are you currently looking for graduate jobs in London and considering a career in investment banking? If so, then it may be wise to gauge your expectations against those of 2,065 other European st...
Aston Bridging The Divide Between University And Business
If you’re looking to get the best out of your career then Aston University in Birmingham may be just the place to study at the moment. They are one of the universities who really realise just how ...
Competition For Top Civil Service Jobs Increases
Those of you looking for graduate jobs in London may be surprised to learn just how competitive the marketplace for jobs in Whitehall has become. There are now 44 people chasing each top graduate ...
Good News for Scottish Work Placements
Scottish students hoping to land internships or a work placement have been given a boost by the Scottish Government. The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Expe...
Degrees 'worth' more than £100,000
Those of you looking for graduate jobs generally or more specifically graduate jobs in London will probably have been following the news about the recent findings of the 1994 Group (see our previous...
Santa Hat Mystery at Cambridge University
Students looking for graduate engineering jobs in London may be able to figure out the mystery of the Santa hat at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge University. A huge red Father Christmas...
Attend ‘right’ Universities to get best paid graduate jobs
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...
'Net Generation' should promote tech skills
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...
HSBC to keep graduate recruitment at normal levels
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...
Edinburgh Fringe Benefits
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 ...
Graduate programmes to get ratings
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...
Oxbridge students prefer work/life balance
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...
Ethnic minorities recruited by MI6
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...
Job security changes graduates outlook
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...
Mystery shopper firm expands
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 ...
Pfizer launches new research centre
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...
Graduate nursing posts double
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...
Scottish businesses get grants for grads
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...
Newcastle University Sets Up Campus in Malaysia
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...
University studies 'not related future career path'
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...
Minimum wage roadshow kicks off in Downing Street
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...
Graduates demand serious interviews
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...
Visa transparency boosts foreign graduates in US
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...
'More money needed for fashion colleges'
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...
Graduates 'turned off by quirky interviews'
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...
Green investment needed for low-carbon economy
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....
Marketing is 'a force for social good'
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 ...
Social networking 'is beneficial'
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...
Big brands pull in top talent
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...
Graduate training needed for IFAs
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...
Graduate training needed for IFAs
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...
CV 'security is essential'
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...
Social carers 'come from all walks of life'
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...
Online recruitment 'still in demand'
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 ...
'Law is popular for non-law graduates'
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...
'Good time to start out in banking'
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...
Businesses 'paying more for the right people'
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...
'PhD career scheme praised'
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...
Obama victory 'could affect UK student intake'
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...
Postgraduate fair comes to Manchester
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...
Poor careers advice is 'holding people back'
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...
Training advice from Bath Spa University
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 ...
Top graduate employer named
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, ...
Employers urged to tackle "soaring stress levels"
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...
Renewable sector skills 'in high demand'
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...
'University is increasing social mobility'
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...
Employers Predict Rise In Redundancy
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...
NUS 'changes tune'
In a move that may affect future university students looking for graduate jobs in London, the National Union of Students (NUS) has said it is to become more pragmatic and aims to cap the cost of highe...
Graduates 'turn their backs on banking'
Students looking for graduate jobs in London are turning their back on the banking sector, it has been claimed.The credit crunch has resulted in interest in graduate banking positions being cut in hal...
Green work experience placements offered
Students at university about to embark on the search for graduate jobs in London are being offered the chance to take part in green work experience placements, it has been reported.Prospects Virtual F...
Funding for student grants 'to be cut'
Employment 4 Students - Number 1 for Graduate IT jobs.Funding for student grants has been cut by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) to help plug a £200 million hole in its ...
Chemical engineering shortages
A lack of financial support in chemical engineering education could impact on the government's climate change plans and put firms under pressure to fill graduate jobs in London with appropriate candid...
'More students should study abroad'
More students should be encouraged to study abroad while at university, the higher education minister has said.David Lammy told an audience at a conference on the Bologna Process - which is designed t...
'Graduate recruitment continues as normal'
University leavers worried about the lack of graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that for many employers it is "business as usual", it has been reported.According to Martin Birchall, man...
Studying abroad 'improves employability'
University students who study abroad could improve their chances of picking up graduate jobs in London, it has been claimed.According to the Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE), internshi...
Students warned against embellishing CVs
Students could harm their chances of getting graduate jobs in London if they embellish their CVs, it has been claimed.Managing director of Career Builder Tony Roy told IT News: "One of the fastest way...
'Graduates from top universities earn more'
University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London earn more on average if they are from top ranking institutions, it has been claimed.According to the London School of Economics (LSE), students f...
Graduates ‘seek legal shelter’
University leavers struggling to find graduate jobs in London are turning to the legal profession for shelter, it has been claimed.According to the Lawyer, the number of students enrolling on Graduate...
'Gap years could get more popular'
Post-university gap years could get more popular as the number of graduate jobs in London stops growing, employment experts have claimed.According to the Economist, the general consensus is that the g...
Masters degree 'paves the way for sports jobs'
University leavers interested in sport looking for graduate jobs in London should consider doing a masters degree, it has been claimed.According to the Independent, behind every Andy Murray and Lewis ...
IT growth outside London
Despite the impact of the credit crunch on graduate IT jobs in London, computing jobs outside the capital have not been so adversely affected, it has been claimed.The trend has developed as a result o...
HSBC looks for 300 graduates
University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London may be interested to hear that HSBC is looking to hire more than 300 graduates next year, it has been reported.According to the Times the bank wi...
New psychometric testing for graduates
A new tool for recruiters looking to select the right person from an increasing number of university leavers looking for graduate jobs in London is on offer, it has been reported.The Global Cognitive ...
'End of year reports to be trialled'
Students looking for graduate jobs in London may have an end of year report to present to employer's outlining their achievements.According to the Associated Press, 18 universities across the country...
Graduates 'should be equipped with good interview skills'
People looking for graduate jobs in London should ensure they are leaving university with good job hunting and interview skills, according to an industry expert.Joe McDermott, chief executive officer ...
Employment fair at Sheffield Hallam University
Students considering looking for graduate jobs in London could benefit from attending the Learning for Employment fair at Sheffield Hallam University.IT, technology and enterprise students from the un...
Recruitment fairs 'are important'
Students looking for gradauate jobs in London need to understand the importance of keeping in touch with what is happening in the job market, it has been claimed.According to Carl Gilleard, chief exec...
Second Life for London paramedics
Paramedic students will be taught how to deal with emergency situations using Second Life before they apply for graduate jobs in London, it has been reported.The use of Second Life to provide student...
Part-time job improves employability
Students looking for a graduate job in London could improve their chances of getting one by taking up part-time work while they study, it has been claimed.According to the National Association of Stud...
Transport for London on recruitment drive
Transport for London is to increase the number of graduate jobs in London as it takes on new staff, it has been reported.As the authority expands its network with large projects such as Crossrail, it ...
IT graduates sought
A shortage of university leavers filling graduate IT jobs could affect the delivery of public services, according to the British Computer Society (BCS). Debating the future of the IT sector in the UK,...
Equality recruitment fair in London
University leavers looking for graduate jobs in London, will be interested to hear there will be an employment fair at Canary Wharf on October 29th. The Grades graduate employment event – which s...
Graduates still struggling with debt
Ministers have admitted a third of former university students are not earning enough money to pay back their student loans – seven years after graduating.Figures released by the government show 4...
Students remain positive about prospects
Students yet to graduate are upbeat about their employment prospects, it has been reported. Despite the current economic downturn, which has caused a plethora of redundancies across several industry ...
Job hunt will get more difficult in 2009
The global credit crunch could put pressure on graduates finishing university in 2009, it has been reported.According to the journal-online.co.uk, the current economic downturn, which has seen world b...
Deloitte to boost female recruitment
Financial services firm Deloitte has pledged to increase the number of female graduates it employs through its recruitment programmes, it has been reported.Head of employee engagement at the firm Tom ...
Award winning graduate recruiters named
The winners of the Best Firms for Graduate Recruitment & Development Awards have been announced. Shortlisted firms were split into two categories, those that hire more than 50 graduate recruits a year...
'The graduate recruitment shop is not closed'
Despite the economic downturn taking hold the number of exhibitors at the Scottish Graduate Fair is equal to the previous record, it has been reported.The annual fair, held in Glasgow this Tuesday and...
Sabre Charitable Trust are recruiting
Sabre Charitable Trust are recruiting! The Sabre Charitable Trust is a micro charity working in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa. In conjunction with the education authorities and rural ...
Extreme sports 'impress employers'
Taking part in extreme sports such as snowboarding and mountain biking can look good on people's CVs and help graduates land their dream job, it has been claimed.According to research conducted by ind...
UK needs 'icons of science'
Science minister Lord Drayson has said that the UK needs science "icons" for students and graduates to look up to, it has been reported.He told the BBC that he needed to make the younger generations a...
British physics graduates 'are ignorant'
British physics graduates are ignorant when compared with their American and European counterparts, it has been claimed.According to the president of the European Science Foundation Ian Halliday, the ...
First orthodontic therapists graduate from Bristol
The first group of orthodontic therapists has graduated from the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's dental hospital.Created by the General Dental Council, the new healthcare role is p...
Government and business to boost IT skills in UK
A new scheme launched by the government is hoping to combat the skills shortage being experienced in the IT sector.It has unveiled plans for a new National Skills Academy for IT, as part of an overall...
Cost of university making students think twice
The rising cost of university, increasing student debts and the likelihood of finding work after graduating is putting off students starting higher education, it has been reported.According to new res...
Marketing recruitment freeze 'inevitable'
Graduate recruitment schemes for marketing will come under threat as the economic downturn continues, it has been claimed.According to Hugh Burkitt, chief executive of the Marketing Society, a morator...
Graduates "have never had it so tough"
University students who graduated this summer "have never had it so bad", it has been reported.According to the Times, students are leaving university with unprecedented levels of debt and are finding...
Graduates heading to supermarket chain
The Co-operative Group has said applications for its graduate recruitment programme has more than doubled over the last three years, it has been reported.According to the group, 2,223 university leav...
'Graduates should consider the non-profit sector'
Graduates should consider working in the charity sector as it provides a large number of job opportunities and job satisfaction, it has been reported.However, according to the Independent, the more pe...
Student helps graduates find a job
A former student from the University of Bath has set up a page on social networking site Facebook to allow graduates to showcase their skills.The GradRoom was designed by Nick Elliot, who graduated wi...
Students struggle without maintenance
Students across the UK are failing to get by without support from education maintenance allowances, it has been reported.According to the BBC, more than 150,000 students are without their allowance, w...
Government decision 'pushes up temporary staff costs'
A government decision to rescind the VAT Staff Hire Concession in April of next year could damage temporary recruitment, it has been reported.The concession was introduced by Her Majesty's Revenue and...
'Women to dominate workplace by 2033'
The move toward soft-skills in the workplace will make women more employable and improve equal opportunities, according to new research.Commissioned by Microsoft Windows Mobile, the study reveals that...
Postgrads should receive student loan funding
Postgraduate students in the UK should receive the same funding as undergraduates, according to the National Union of Students (NUS).According to the BBC, postgraduate students have limited options as...
Argos to recruit Christmas temps
British high street retailer Argos is to start its Christmas recruitment drive as at tries to fill positions at 700 stores in the UK and Ireland.Argos aims to hire 15,000 part-time staff in the run up...
Employees would rather work from home
The traditional office could be under threat as more and more workers consider working from home, it has been reported.Graduates looking to reduce the cost of getting to and from work in the first job...
MI6 turns to facebook
The UK's secret intelligence service MI6 has started using social networking site Facebook to recruit future spies and informers.MI6's move to recruit through the popular online social site marks a sh...
Tories propose post-graduate scheme for soldiers
A new proposal by the Conservatives could see ex-soldiers being given free teacher training.The scheme would involve servicemen who take up post-graduate courses receiving funding of up to £9,000.Par...
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