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
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
Set-up by the National Apprenticeship Service – the organisation responsible for Apprenticeships in England- National Apprenticeship Week runs from 6 – 10 February and aims to raise the profile of apprenticeships and to increase the number of opportunities available to employers and learners. Read More
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
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
Through a partnership with The Student Room, the world’s largest student site, Ernst & Young was shortlisted for ‘Best use of Social Media Platform’ at the first ever industry Awards for Social Media in Graduate Recruitment on 12th January 2012, Dexter House, East London. Read More
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
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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Students put age before gender when it comes to workplace woes
With the gradual increase of women in the boardrooms, TSR members talk female bosses, but put age before gender as the bigger issue when it comes to workplace tensions. Read More »