Half of UK companies wont recruit
50% of UK companies will not recruit this summer
New research has revealed that nearly 50% of British companies are not planning to recruit school and college leavers this summer whilst a third of employers intend to reduce the number of graduates they hire. (more…)
Peter Barrett | Thursday, 28th May, 2009 at 2:08 pm | Blog | No comment
Grads advised not to set up own business
Design graduates advised against setting up own businesses
Leading figures from the design industry are urging new graduates not to set up their own business during the recession. But if firms are not hiring, what other options do young designers have? (more…)
Peter Barrett | Wednesday, 27th May, 2009 at 3:46 pm | Blog | No comment
Govt urges grads to work abroad
Government urges graduates to work abroad
The government is to urge new graduates to work abroad in order to avoid the worst of the recession. But whilst such a measure may shorten the jobcentre queues, it will do nothing to get Britain out of recession. (more…)
Peter Barrett | Tuesday, 26th May, 2009 at 10:33 pm | Blog | No comment
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