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Employers say graduates are too vague about the professional development they want. Margaret Kubicek reports.


Peter Flatman's first job out of university bore all the hallmarks of being a dream graduate trainee scheme for the 23-year-old high flier. As a trainee client service research executive for a top global market research agency, he was to complete a structured, externally accredited marketing programme in two to three years alongside on-the-job experience - the "wow" factor being the award of a financial bonus plus a jump in job grade and salary upon completion of the scheme. Read more...
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