Graduate News
Banks Narrow Search For Graduates
University graduates will face more in-house competition for finance jobs this summer as investment banks reduce the number of universities they recruit from as a result of the economic downturn.
City narrows graduate hunt to core group
Investment banks are responding to the credit crunch by narrowing their active recruitment to a tiny handful of universities, at the expense of ?wannabe? investment bankers studying at some of the UK?s leading institutions, according to campus careers officers.
Downturn Leads to Gap Year Boom
Growing numbers of graduates are going to embark on a gap year as it has been predicted there will be 30% fewer graduate jobs available this summer.
More attracted to public sector
A survey has revealed that the recession is prompting increasing numbers of professionals and other private sector workers to turn to public bodies such as the Government and local councils for employment.
Job-seekers `must now try harder`
Job-hunting accountancy graduates have been warned to make even more effort than usual to impress potential bosses amid the wave of redundancies expected next year.
University To Honour Former Student
Glasgow University is honouring the work of a Glaswegian artist for her contribution to the arts just days after her death.
Tuition fees cap "should be lifted"
University tuition fees could increase in 2011 if a review commissioned by the universities secretary shows the education system would benefit as a result.
Graduate Over The Moon With Job
A graduate from Berkshire has been awarded a one-year trainee position at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands.
Farming Calls For Graduate Support
Agronomists are calling for more support for agricultural colleges which are struggling to recruit graduates to the industry.
Norwich Union Launches Training Scheme
Norwich Union has unveiled plans to work in partnership with the Institute of Financial Planning to encourage graduates to enter financial advice.