Top graduate recruiters: The inside track

We asked some of the UK's top employers how they attract, onboard, retain and engage graduates

The changing face of grad recruitment

We explore what organisations must do to attract and retain the most demanding student cohort yet, and whether they even want to

Graduate job-hopping a myth, says research

Graduate recruits are staying in post longer, but employers must work to close skills gaps

Nurture graduate candidates by recognising their needs

Start engaging with graduates early and ensure you're highlighting what appeals to them

Graduate recruitment trends for 2018

2017 stood out as a year dominated by technology – and this will undoubtedly continue into 2018 too

Firms fail to offer work experience but demand work-ready skills

Employers are increasingly looking for graduates with practical management and leadership skills

Graduates value soft skills for the future

Graduates believe that technological advancement will have a positive or very positive impact on the future of business

Employers must measure youth recruitment effectiveness

Only 15% of employers regularly use data to measure the effectiveness of their youth recruitment

Half of graduates failing to secure grad roles

Almost a third (29%) of grads are on a salary of less than £20,000 six months after graduation

Graduates willing to back out of job offers

Almost a third of those seeking placements have already withdrawn from an offer

TEF and the implications for employers

TEF (the Teaching Excellence Framework) should help universities create more work-ready graduates