Global job situation for managers and professionals looks more positive

The job prospects for managers around the world are continuing to improve in the wake of recession, new research suggests.

Higher Education Careers Services Unit believes graduate unemployment rate has peaked

Graduate unemployment is at its highest for 17 years at 8.9%, but is expected to have peaked in the short-term, according to the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU).

P&MM shows its commitment to developing talent by hiring four new graduates

P&MM has recruited four recent university graduates as part of parent group Motivcom's commitment to invest, develop and retain staff.

IT professionals feel women are not fairly represented in the industry

As the Equality Act comes into force this month, almost half of IT professionals do not think there is a fair representation of women in the industry.

Ernst & Young is flooded with applications for its graduate trainee scheme

Ernst & Young has reported a surge in demand for its graduate trainee scheme, with applications doubling compared with this time last year and attendance at its campus recruitment events up nearly...

John Lewis is to double its graduate intake in 2011

John Lewis is to double the number of places on its 2011 graduate scheme in comparison with last year.

The top 10 things job candidates are most likely to lie about

Job applicants are most likely to lie about previous salaries in job interviews.

Tesco launches scheme to take on ex-service personnel with leadership skills

As the Government announces cuts of 42,000 armed forces jobs, Tesco has launched a scheme to absorb the skills and qualities of armed forces personnel and apply them to a new career in retail.

Roadchef announces creation of more than 400 jobs

Roadchef is to increase staff numbers by 20% in multi-million pound investment drive.

Santander outsources its recruitment process to Alexander Mann Solutions

Santander has launched a recruitment outsourcing process (ROP) in a bid to recruit 2,000 new members of staff every year.

Disneyland Paris launches its biggest ever UK recruitment drive

Disneyland Paris will host major recruitment events in Cardiff and London and is planning to interview 1,000 candidates for roles in its Paris theme park.

Business secretary creates group to ensure retention of skilled staff in the defence sector

A new industry-led group has been created to ensure that high value skills in the defence sector can be effectively redeployed where there are industrial changes as a result of the Strategic Defence...