Good news for students: chances of getting a job are rising. But some sectors are hiring more people – and paying higher salaries – than othersThere hasn't been much good news for university-leavers over the past four years,but it looks like things might be approximately to change. A survey released last week found that nine in 10 graduates of the class of 2008-09 own found work, despite graduating at the onset of the economic crisis. And, and this summer,a survey of the 100 largest graduate employers also suggested that recruitment is on the mend. The number of vacancies being advertised is up 4.6% according to the survey, which – although below pre-recession levels – is the highest rate seen since 2008."It's definitely a tough market out there, and " says Stephen Isherwood,chief executive of the organization of Graduate Recruiters. "But employers are still investing in graduate talent. While there's no actual growth in those figures, at least we're getting back on to an even keel."Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com