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Students have “zero faith” in the exam system

Studying for A Levels can be rather stressful for students. Having to achieve the right grades, especially for university, can be rather challenging and demanding. However to add to that, Read More »

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Graduates vs Apprentices

TARGETjobs recently held a ‘Graduates vs Apprentices’ talk, at a time where the interest and importance of apprentices is growing rapidly, the areas discussed highlighted the importance of focusing on finding individuals with the right skills regardless of qualification. Read More »

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The Apprentice: Week 4: Students like the look and leadership of Tom, show sympathy for Jane, and continue to be wow-ed by the men more than the women

Despite mixing the teams further, in Week 4 students continued to rate this year’s male candidates above their female counterparts, and finally set aside their previous animosity towards Jane feeling that in this instance she ultimately wasn’t to blame. Read More »

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Students marvel in anticipation and appreciation at ‘Avengers Assemble’

In the build up to the release of the latest superhero offering on the big screen, ‘Marvel’s Avengers Assemble’, students gathered on The Student Room to share their excitement and predictions, and returned to give their reviews Read More »

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Top undergraduates recognised for excellence

TARGETjobs ‘Undergraduate of the Year Awards’ were presented to a dozen of the UK’s brightest students. The 5200 entrants were shortlisted to 120, who were all present at the award ceremony, Read More »

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Experienced young people are more likely to succeed in apprenticeships

In a bid to encourage more successful apprenticeships, and lower drop-out rates, the education watchdog hopes to see stronger organisation in securing placements for school goers and better quality post-16 careers guidance from the government. Read More »

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The Apprentice: Week 3: Students pick Nick and like Duane but feel many others are still failing to cut the mustard

In the build up to Episode 3, “Condiments”, excitement was running high with discussion of the candidates’ potentials, starting early Wednesday afternoon and carrying on into the evening until finally it was time… Read More »

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Congratulations to Chris Peatfield, winner of The Student Room sponsored Rising Star Award

On April 4th, over 1000 of the great and good of the graduate recruitment market were at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the annual TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards. Read More »

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Computers: Students favour Windows, Microsoft, and Google, and take laptops over tablets

Students’ computer choices, as found in our technology survey, demonstrate that they look for performance, reliability and price and are more likely to use online communities than other leading social networking sites for their research Read More »

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Gaming: Nintendo Wii the winning console among students

Students’ gaming habits, as found in The Student Room tech’ survey, demonstrate that Nintendo Wii is the favourite console, and that once again their purchasing habits are driven by peer review Read More »

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