As a student, you should also learn effective professional and business communication. One important part of this is how to apply for jobs after graduation. You also use this knowledge and skills now … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Skype Interview a Success
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Competition Awards Unconditional Admission Offer
A contest could be the unique route of an aspiring student to admission into university. The winner of an advertising contest will be offered a completely unconditional slot by Falmouth University in … [Read more...] about Competition Awards Unconditional Admission Offer
How the US Economy Took-In Out-of-College Workers
The declining college numbers is proving to be a global phenomenon. Despite ranking top in the world’s higher education, the US student population is following a downside dip. The percentage of high … [Read more...] about How the US Economy Took-In Out-of-College Workers
Nigel Carrington on Creativity and Economic Success
The creative and cultural industries make up the second largest, and fastest growing, sector of the UK economy, worth £8 million per hour and accounting for 5.6% of jobs. This is the heart of Nigel … [Read more...] about Nigel Carrington on Creativity and Economic Success
Getting hired: Same old graduate dilemma
Obtaining the right skill to boost the graduate’s employment prospects seemed not to be apt at university. Employers continue to lament over the emerging graduates’ gap in skill; yet, they fail to … [Read more...] about Getting hired: Same old graduate dilemma
Answering to the Space Industry’s Demand
The UK space sector is in dire need of highly skilled scientists and engineers. The demand hasn’t seen any stopping in its growth. In fact, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills … [Read more...] about Answering to the Space Industry’s Demand
When Career Starts Before Graduation
A job, a decent job – these are catchy phrases nowadays. Students who haven’t graduated yet, but are approaching their final year are restlessly considering their employment options. Concerns … [Read more...] about When Career Starts Before Graduation
Better Job Prospects for Year 2014 Graduates
Finally, the month of February is showing some love to the graduating class of 2014. This “love” comes in the form of prospects, job prospects to be exact. Word had spread that this year’s job … [Read more...] about Better Job Prospects for Year 2014 Graduates
Pay Expectations: When female grads ‘undervalue themselves’
Gender gap is persistent in ruining the aspirations of the education and employment sectors. This week’s featured victims are quoted as continually "undervaluing themselves” or are "less ambitious" … [Read more...] about Pay Expectations: When female grads ‘undervalue themselves’
Boosting Glasgow’ School-Leavers
A breath of fresh air came from Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. The recent education news has almost often been pegged as ‘bad news.’ This time around, it’s going to be about improvements, as well … [Read more...] about Boosting Glasgow’ School-Leavers
Underemployment Trend: the Plight of UK’s Graduates
Figures that make up the latest labour market data represent two sides of a coin. The first sounded like a happy tale: there’s the increase of employment digits and the decrease in unemployment and … [Read more...] about Underemployment Trend: the Plight of UK’s Graduates
Fortifying Skills Education to Close the Skills Gap
Another set of figure is setting the government’s wheels into motion. The mission behind the figure is fundamentally about seeking employer’s perspectives regarding today’s labour market – the youth’s … [Read more...] about Fortifying Skills Education to Close the Skills Gap
University Degree Even More Valuable Amid the Recession
The university degree is still one best way to get the best jobs and foundation on which to build a rewarding career; the graduate jobs market is recovering after the recession; and employment rates … [Read more...] about University Degree Even More Valuable Amid the Recession
Basic Skills are Lacking in School Leavers
Estimates made by business leaders peg at a minimum of 40% the percentage of employers who need to give their own remedial training in English, maths and computing to new hires because teenagers have … [Read more...] about Basic Skills are Lacking in School Leavers
Private School Enrollment Increases
Even with the worries of being less competitive in the labour market than their public university counterparts in the future, more and more students have taken the private school route in their … [Read more...] about Private School Enrollment Increases
Government to Give A-level Status to Tech-Levels
Starting 2014, technical courses for students ages 16 to 19 will be considered equal to A-levels if they get support from universities or businesses. The aim of the government in establishing the … [Read more...] about Government to Give A-level Status to Tech-Levels
One in Every Three Jobs Taken by Graduates are Non-Professional; Statistics Confirm Degree Still One Best Way to Employment
A recent Statistical First Release from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show that in 2011-12, more than one third of new graduates working in the UK took on non-professional jobs within six … [Read more...] about One in Every Three Jobs Taken by Graduates are Non-Professional; Statistics Confirm Degree Still One Best Way to Employment
Internships and Work Experience as Students Give Graduates Competitive Edge
Internships and work experience as students are a plus factor for graduates when they apply for jobs. This is what results of a study conducted by High Fliers Research say. Based on this year's … [Read more...] about Internships and Work Experience as Students Give Graduates Competitive Edge
Government Wants Unpaid Internships, Degree Classifications and University Ignored in Recruitment
The UK government has warned companies against putting too much emphasis on experience in unpaid internships, degree classification or university when screening job applicants. Employment aspirants … [Read more...] about Government Wants Unpaid Internships, Degree Classifications and University Ignored in Recruitment
A-level Alternative to Boost Status of Vocational Courses Announced
A new structure that will raise the status of vocational courses in sixth forms and colleges throughout England and make them “on a par” with A-levels, according to ministers was launched Monday. … [Read more...] about A-level Alternative to Boost Status of Vocational Courses Announced