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Graduate employment on the rise »

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Graduate employment in the UK is gradually increasing, according to a new report from the Higher Education Careers Services Unit. The research, published on 7 November, also found that university leaver’s in graduate level jobs has reached a rec...

Wed 16 Nov 2011 by Leighton Craig | Read more »

The intern's rise and fall »

‘Efficiency savings’ is a peculiar phrase; one that has recently been twirling on the tongues of many government officials and chief executives. But how can they really do more with less? The answer lies in the dazzling rise in the use of ...

Wed 26 Jan 2011 by Richard Martyn-Hemphill | Read more »

London calling »

The onset of fourth year heralded a new generic start of term question this semester. No longer was one’s greeting phrase simply “How was your summer?” but it was now accompanied by the increased pressure of: “What a...

Wed 27 Oct 2010 by Alexa Caldecott | Read more »

Aussie odd jobs advertised to lure young Brits Down Under »

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In the latest bid to entice young British workers to its shores, the South Australian Government is advertising a series of unusual jobs. The employment opportunities on offer include beer taster, shark wrangler and koala catcher. The new recruitment ...

Wed 15 Sep 2010 by Tommy McCallum | Read more »

Controversial website fuels 'black market economy' for jobs »

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A new student recruitment website based in Edinburgh has been launched amid a raft of criticism from unions and student leaders, who have described it as “immoral and exploitative”. Usefulstudents.com advertises jobs which students apply f...

Wed 03 Feb 2010 by Nick Eardley | Read more »

Good news for Graduates? »

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A fortnight ago, The Journal reported on the severe lack of job opportunities in many sectors for graduates. However, opportunities in sectors such as retail and engineering appear to be increasing despite a global recession. Walmart-owned chain ASDA ...

Wed 11 Feb 2009 by Kathleen Oliver | Read more »

Further grim news for jobseeking graduates »

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According to new research, students graduating this year are facing the worst job prospects in over two decades. The Graduate Market in 2009, a study of graduate vacancies and starting salaries carried out by High Fliers Research, reveals that overall...

Mon 26 Jan 2009 by Laura Robertson, Amy Grant | Read more »

Students reap financial rewards from top degrees »

Recent research has revealed that graduates from top UK universities go on to earn significantly more than those from lower ranking institutions.The research conducted at London School of Economics (LSE) shows graduates from the top-ranked quarter of u...

Sun 26 Oct 2008 by Liam Martin | Read more »

Universities fail to teach students basic skills »

Universities need to do more to teach undergraduates basic people and communication skills, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said this week.Figures showing that 10.1 million graduates were fighting over 9 million graduate-level jobs in 2...

Fri 03 Oct 2008 by Chris Williams | Read more »

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