Graduate Jobs Newsroom

The team at Gradplus are pleased to provide you with coverage of the key issues and stories in the graduate sector.

09/06/2011

Internships common for graduate opportunities

More must be done to ensure that interns taking advantage of graduate opportunities feel like a part of the company, according to one expert. read more...

06/06/2011

Graduate work experience offers 'great benefits'

A leading employer has suggested that people looking for graduate opportunities should get work experience to ensure they have a good and varied set of skills. read more...

14/04/2011

Temporary work placements on the rise

One of the main avenues for university-leavers looking for graduate vacancies looks to be on the up as it was revealed that the number of temporary placements rising. read more...

07/04/2011

Graduate work experience roles can 'bring fresh ideas' to businesses

People in graduate work experience jobs can "bring fresh ideas" to businesses to help them grow, according to the Bright Ideas Trust. read more...

27/02/2011

NCGE calls for growth in graduate placements and internships

The National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) has spoken out in support of graduate placements and has called on private sector organisations to fund more opportunities for young people entering the job market. read more...

24/02/2011

Government-sponsored graduate scheme 'should not be scrapped'

An organisation which represents the interests of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has called on the government to not scrap the Graduate Internship Scheme.

The Federation of Small Businesses said the government should extend the initiative to past its currently planned end date in March. read more...

17/02/2011

Graduate work experience important as employers want 'hands-on, practical learning'

University-leavers looking for graduate opportunities may wish to undertake some graduate work experience, as employers want "hands-on, practical learning". read more...

10/02/2011

Many graduate vacancies 'expect' students to take unpaid work experience first

University leavers looking for graduate vacancies in some employment areas "will be expected" to work for free for some time before entering a full-time job. read more...