Author Archives: Lilian

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20% of firms prefer school leavers, as graduates have ‘unrealistic expectations’

Careers & Employment - February 16, 2012. Posted by Lilian

A recent survey by Adecco of 1,000 recruitment firms reveals that more than half think that graduates have unrealistic expectations of the workplace whilst one in three felt that the education system is failing to equip the next generation with the skills needed for businesses in Britain. Read More »

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2012 offers more graduate jobs

Careers & Employment - February 8, 2012. Posted by Lilian

A study of a hundred of the UK’s leading graduate employers shows that the average intake of graduates will increase by 6.4% for this year. Read More »

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Engineering seen as a feeder course for careers outside the manufacturing sector

Careers & Employment, Education - January 27, 2012. Posted by Lilian

These views could mean a huge slump in the future engineering and manufacturing sector. A fifth of science teachers are said to be unaware of the prospects of an engineering degree/career and some describe them as ‘dirty’ and ‘boring’. The industry is keen to educate schools and students to ensure there are skilled workers for the future and the UK can keep up with the latest technologies. Read More »

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A lack of female computer scientists is due to the perception of it being “for geeks”

Careers & Employment, Education - January 27, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Professor Dame Wendy Hall of Southampton University reports cultural obstacles, such as Computer Science being ‘for geeks’,  has  proved near impossible to overcome and bring more females, that are desperately needed, into this sector. Read More »

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Arts graduates have a wide selection of careers available to them, if they look hard enough.

Careers & Employment - January 16, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Many arts graduates may feel dismayed by the dwindling economic climate, some may have felt they should apply for teacher training and others feel disillusioned by feeling they cannot pursue the career path they wish to through lack of employment opportunities. Read More »

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Top supermarket believes employee school-leavers were ‘failed’ by the UK education system.

Careers & Employment - December 21, 2011. Posted by Lilian

The standard of school-leavers in the workplace is said to highlight the concern displayed by many at the state of the UK’s education system and the shocking 1 in 5 ‘Neets’ in the 16-24 age group in Great Britain. Read More »

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The brightest graduates to be rewarded with 20k bursaries to raise classroom standards.

Careers & Employment, Education - December 5, 2011. Posted by Lilian

A  new strategy offers massive financial incentive for graduates with 1st degrees to pursue teaching in the subject areas (Maths, Science and MFL) needed most, the scheme also calls for tighter rules on the testing for those pursuing PGCE qualifications. Read More »

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A quarter of graduates are still out of work after three years.

Careers & Employment - October 25, 2011. Posted by Lilian

28% of students who finished their degree or postgraduate studies in 2007 are still unable to secure full time work.  This data published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency demonstrates the restrictions the recession has placed on graduates’ ability to secure full time employment. Read More »

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Shelf stackers are invested in more than financial service workers

Careers & Employment - October 21, 2011. Posted by Lilian

A recent debate by the BRC discussed how getting onto the retail career ladder could prove a better option than studying traditionally. Read More »

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Over 14% of graduates obtain a first-class degree.

Careers & Employment, Education - October 11, 2011. Posted by Lilian

Students across the country are exceling more than ever in their degrees, 47,000 students achieved a 1st class degree this year compared to 2006 where only 35,000 achieved this classification. Read More »

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