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Insight blog: Careers & Employment

Detailed insight for student recruiters who want to target the UK’s most intelligent students. Articles range from current employment trends in the student community to the type of careers and employment options students are exploring and how best to target them.

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Watch our new video: Welcome to The Student Room – where students connect

Careers & Employment, Education, Student Lifestyle, Student Room News - April 12, 2013. Posted by Kailan

Find out why over 1 million people have already joined the world’s largest online student community. Read More »

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Students are willing to work for little to secure the perfect grad job.

Careers & Employment - October 30, 2012. Posted by Lilian

National research reveals that almost all students are prepared to fill unpaid or minimum wage positions to secure themselves a graduate job. Read More »

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Average graduate salary shows increase after three years of stagnancy.

Careers & Employment - October 17, 2012. Posted by Lilian

The summer edition of Association of Graduate Recruiters’ survey brings new hope for recent graduates with anticipated higher rises to starting salaries than predicted earlier this year. Read More »

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Students seeking advice and information on Apprenticeships as an alternative to uni

Careers & Employment, Education - August 13, 2012. Posted by Chichi

With A-Level results day just round the corner, students are already looking at alternative options to university. One of these alternatives is the option to complete an Apprenticeship – this can be done in many sectors such as business, media and engineering – and students are turning to Read More »

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Students weigh up the pros and cons of public sector jobs

Careers & Employment - July 30, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Recent research by totaljobs reveals that 2012 points to a further decline in employee morale in the public sector. Read More »

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Graduates discuss their dire situations after university

Careers & Employment - July 27, 2012. Posted by Chichi

The UK is currently in recession, and unemployment – particularly among young people – is at an all time high.  Many graduates are experiencing the full force of the economy, having their hopes for starting of their ideal careers dashed and working in jobs unrelated to their degree. Read More »

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Students remain uninspired by maths as teaching pool shrinks.

Careers & Employment, Education - July 19, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Research by National Numeracy suggests that people’s negative attitudes when it comes to maths, stem from school’s and teacher’s inability to inspire individuals. Read More »

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Apprenticeships on par with degrees may be introduced – What will the impact be on university applications?

Careers & Employment, Education - July 18, 2012. Posted by Lilian

The government is considering introducing new apprenticeships at level 6 and 7 which would be equivalent to honours and masters degrees respectively. Read More »

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Graduate employers criticised for prioritising six universities.

Careers & Employment - July 18, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Universities Minister, David Willets, has criticised graduate employers for recruitment habits that may discriminate students coming from less prestigious institutions. Read More »

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Prospective teachers face further screening under education overhaul

Careers & Employment, Education - July 16, 2012. Posted by Lilian

Prospective teachers will undergo new screening to check they are suitable for the classroom for the first time this year, blocking unsuitable candidates at the first hurdle. Read More »