Your First Move

Government scheme to connect entrepreneurial graduates with SMEs

Andy Jowett — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:01 +0000

Around 4,000 entrepreneurial students and graduates are to be given the opportunity to network with small and medium-sized enterprises as part of a new Government scheme.

Software firm targets graduates

Andy Jowett — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:09:49 +0000

The UK's fastest-growing provider of business software to medium-sized companies, m-hance, has launched its own graduate recruitment scheme to support its growth.

Graduate starting salaries "lowest since 2003"

Andy Jowett — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:31:23 +0000

Starting salaries for graduates are expected to fall to the lowest level since 2003 this year as the rising cost of living outpaces wage growth, according to new research.

Exeter University scoops employability award

Andy Jowett — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:57:09 +0000

Exeter University has been recognised for its efforts in preparing graduates for the world of work.

PwC voted top graduate employer

Andy Jowett — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:26:48 +0000

Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been voted the High Fliers Top Graduate Employer of the Year for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year.

Lancashire to host graduate open day

Andy Jowett — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:01:07 +0000

Lancashire County Council is holding an open day tomorrow (20 March) to give people the chance to find out more about its apprenticeships and graduate programmes.

More graduates in low skill jobs

Andy Jowett — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:49:58 +0000

More than one in three recent graduates was working in a low skilled job at the end of 2011, as recruitment continued to endure a "winter of discontent".

Lender revamps graduate programme

Andy Jowett — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:21:14 +0000

Specialist lender Blemain Group has relaunched its graduate training scheme.

Graduates "overlook opportunities with SMEs"

Andy Jowett — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:44:12 +0000

Universities should work to improve graduates' perceptions of the employment opportunities available at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as many currently overlook these companies in favour of applying to large corporations, a Government-backed review has said.

ScottishPower targets graduates in £5bn network upgrade

Andy Jowett — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:50:19 +0000

Utilities company ScottishPower is aiming to take on at least 50 graduates by 2013 as part of its plans for a £5bn upgrade of the electricity network in central and southern Scotland.