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University 'not the only option' for young people

03 February 2012 11:44:45

Heading to university is not the only option for young people looking for a route into the world of work, one expert has stated.

Spencer Mehlman, managing director of notgoingtouni.co.uk, said that the drop in university applications this year, due to a rise in tuition fees, highlights that people are finally beginning to see that alternatives exist.

"There's vocational training, typified by apprenticeships where students learn from a partnership of on-the-job and off-the-job training, whilst earning. Incidentally, it's such a myth that apprenticeships only exist in manual trades," he explained.

Mr Mehlman added that another option is distance learning, which can even provide free qualifications and allows people to mix work with more study.

There are also foundation degrees, sponsored degrees, gap years and corporate training schemes that can all help to prepare people for sales jobs and other roles.

"We've really only scratched the surface of what you can do [with those examples]," the expert added.

It comes after the higher education admissions service Ucas recently revealed that applications for UK universities for autumn 2012 had fallen by nine per cent when compared with the previous year.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Graduate demand 'still very strong' in the UK

31 January 2012 13:02:42

The majority of the nation's employers are currently recruiting graduates, with many intending to do so in the near future, the latest report indicates.

An XpertHR survey of 182 employers across the UK reveals that, although some are still finding it hard to attract high-quality recruits, 75.8 per cent of organisations are currently taking on university leavers, with 88.5 per cent planning to do so in the months ahead.

The survey also found that the average rise in salaries for graduates in 2011 was 1.8 per cent, which is an increase on 2010 and 2009, when the average rises were 1.4 per cent and 0.8 per cent, respectively.

Rachel Snuff, XpertHR author of the report, said that the onset of the recession in the UK led to employer demand falling slightly, but the figurers show that 2012 is set to be a positive year for graduates in search of employment.

It comes after Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters, said that there will still be plenty of opportunities for skill candidates in 2012, noting that he is "cautiously optimistic" for job prospects this year.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Graduate job market 'will remain stable'

30 January 2012 16:30:24

The UK's graduate jobs market is predicted to be stable this year as companies take on skilled university leavers to boost their operations, it has been claimed.

Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters, said that although the number of graduate vacancies is expected to drop marginally this year, there will still be plenty of opportunities for skill candidates, although competition will be tougher.

"With the job market intrinsically linked to business confidence, I am cautiously optimistic for graduate recruitment in 2012 and it is encouraging to see that only a slight drop is predicted," he added.

Mr Gilleard also noted that employers are predicting that two-year degrees will prove popular with students, but this may not be the best route into employment.

"Employers do value graduates that have work experience, and those students that have undertaken a year in industry as part of a four year degree. Consequently, there are genuine concerns surrounding students undertaking two year degrees," he added.

It comes after a recent survey carried out by High Fliers Research, which analysed the graduate job market, found that employers expect to hire 6.4 per cent more university leavers in summer 2012 than they did last year, with nearly half of all firms taking on more graduates.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Graduates 'must take advantage of job opportunities'

30 January 2012 16:07:51

Graduates looking to enter the jobs market need to take advantage of any employment opportunities in order to give themselves the best possible chance of successful recruitment, it has been advised.

Andrew Pullman, managing director at People Risk Solutions, said there is "no doubt" that it is more difficult to find graduate jobs today, as the slowdown in the economy led some firms to rein in their costs and future investments.

However, there are still plenty of options available to university leavers as long as they are not too picky about the specific role they want and are willing to be flexible, he explained.

His comments followed a recent report in the Guardian which revealed that an increasing number of companies are seeking university leavers to fill skilled roles in 2012.

Mr Pullman said that there is "great demand" for graduates in the private sector at the moment, though the main issue for most firms is how much they should invest when they are trying to balance their finances.

"He explained that larger organisations typically continue to hire graduates because they have more resources and recognise the need to keep a pipeline of talent," he added.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Graduate salaries set to rise in 2012

26 January 2012 16:49:27

People in graduate jobs are set to receive significant pay rises this year, according to a new report carried out by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

According to the organisation's latest bi-annual survey, the average starting salary for a graduate is predicted to increase by four per cent to £26,000 this year, after remaining at £25,000 since 2009, which is the largest rise since 2005.

The survey is based on the responses of 214 AGR members in the UK across 20 sectors, which recruited 21,325 graduates in 2011.

The data also revealed that the number of graduate vacancies increased last year by 1.7 per cent, presenting two welcome pieces of information for those in search of graduates jobs, noted Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the AGR.

"The predicted increase to graduate salaries is significant and sizeable, particularly given the context of starting salaries remaining stagnant for the past three years. This will no doubt be welcome news to the government and the higher education sector, but moreover to graduates themselves," he added.

With the job market intrinsically linked to business confidence, Mr Gilleard said he is "cautiously optimistic" for graduate recruitment in 2012.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

UK firms expect more graduates

19 January 2012 16:57:22

The nation's employers except to see a rise in the number of people applying for graduate jobs this year, according to new study.

A survey carried out by High Fliers Research, which analysed the graduate job market, found that employers expect to hire 6.4 per cent more university leavers in summer 2012 than they did last year, with nearly half of all firms taking on more graduates.

However, the research also shows that people leaving university this summer will be competing with previous graduates, as one in three 2012 applications will be from people who graduated in 2011 or earlier.

This means it is vital to have an edge over other recruitment hopefuls, noted Martin Birchall, managing director at High Fliers Research, who said having work experience is the key to landing a job.

"New graduates who've not had any work experience at all during their time at university have little hope of landing a well-paid job with a leading employer, irrespective of the academic results they achieve or the university they've attended," he added.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Too many workers 'failing to give themselves credit'

29 December 2011 14:08:47

People who head into an interview room with their strengths at the front of their mind have a greater chance to succeed than those who antagonise about their weaknesses.

This is the view of Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Director of Career and Professional Development, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, who was keen to tell Huffington Post readers how they could better impress an employer.

"It's sad that we don't give ourselves credit for what we do well but spend so much time beating ourselves up for tasks and subjects we may not even like," the expert attested.

In order to change this feeling, Ms Dowd-Higgins believes that jobseekers need to take it upon themselves to find the job opportunities which will better suit their strengths.

Once a job has been secured, Hilary Jeanes, leadership coach and human resources consultant at PurpleLine Consulting, recently noted that there is "lots of evidence" to suggest that the most important workplace association for an employee is the one that they have with their boss.

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Many students 'not prepared' for world of work

12 December 2011 16:39:59

There is a feeling among many employers that the UK's young people are not sufficiently prepared for the world of work, according to a new report.

Research carried out as part of the Global Skills Gap survey by Think Global shows that three-quarters of the 500 business leaders polled are worried that young people's horizons are not broad enough and they are likely to fail to operate in a globalised and multicultural economy in the future.

The majority of employers believe that, unless better support is given to schools to teach young people to think more globally, the UK is in danger of being left behind by emerging economies such as China, India and Brazil.

When recruiting new members of staff, 79 per cent of employers say knowledge and awareness of the wider world is the most important attribute in a candidate, more so than the 74 per cent who say degree subject and classification are most important and the 68 per cent who think A-level results are.

Commenting on the report, Roger Clarke, chair of Think Global, said UK businesses "urgently" need people with an understanding of the wider world.

"Yet even those students lucky enough to go university still have a large gap in their awareness. It is crucial that we help children to start thinking globally during their school years," he added.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Graduate jobs 'will become more available'

29 November 2011 15:44:47

It will become easier for the UK's graduates to find jobs in the near future, according to one expert.

Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau, said the economy will "slowly creep" out of the downturn and this will in turn create even more opportunities for sales jobs and other roles.

He noted that graduates need to take "a much broader approach" to finding work and also plan a lot earlier so they make the most of their time at university to become more employable.

"Things are changing and students will react to what has been happening. Their older brothers and sisters will have found it tough so when they start university, they are going to think: 'I must make the most of this'," Mr Hawes added.

It comes after recent research carried out by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit found the number of graduates in the UK who are out of work has fallen for the first time since the start of the recession.

The report, entitled What Do Graduates Do?, found that 69.7 per cent of people who graduated in 2010 are now in employment – a 7.9 per cent increase on 2009 graduates.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Young-brained Brits 'could land more successful jobs'

22 November 2011 15:48:40

People currently looking for work should try and adopt a more enthusiastic approach, as such eagerness could land them more successful jobs.

In fact, Tim Drake, author of You Can Be As Young As You Think: Six Steps to Staying Younger and Feeling Sharper, has urged Brits to try and become more "young-brained".

In order to adopt this strategy, individuals should be able to display more enthusiasm and creativity in the roles they are hoping to excel in.

Mr Drake acknowledged that Richard Branson is just one famous name to have taken on such traits as he continues to enhance the business ventures of Virgin.

The expert was also keen to warn: "It's so easy to become lacking in enthusiasm, creativity and adverse to risk - which can affect whether you're successful or not."

Meanwhile, Jonathan Swan, research and policy manager at Working Families, recently noted that he believes that offering flexible work can allow businesses to entice the best candidates to their organisations.

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Graduate unemployment falls

07 November 2011 17:09:44

The number of graduates in the UK who are out of work has fallen for the first time since the start of the recession, a new report has indicated.

Research carried out by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU), entitled What Do Graduates Do? found that 69.7 per cent of people who graduated in 2010 are now in employment – a 7.9 per cent increase on 2009 graduates.

Overall, graduate unemployment has fallen from 8.9 per cent to 8.5 per cent, while a record number secured graduate jobs, which was a 9.2 per cent increase on 2009.

The figures show that marketing roles, sales jobs and advertising positions was the occupational group that saw the largest percentage jump in graduates in 2010, with 31 per cent more graduates entered these roles in 2010 compared to the previous year.

Charlie Ball, deputy research director at HECSU, said that while graduate unemployment has fallen, graduates still face stiff competition - not just from their peers but also from more recent graduates.

"Slow but sustained economic recovery should be mirrored in the graduate labour market but developments over the next few months will need to be closely monitored," he added.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Graduates 'must be proactive' to find a job

02 November 2011 16:56:40

People hoping to move into a job after university need to be proactive if they are to enhance their chances of being chosen ahead of other candidates, one expert has advised.

Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau, said that university leavers need to be realistic to find out where these jobs are and speak to people who can help them.

He advised them to use the careers service and recruitment agencies to find out which roles are available and going for them before other people have a chance to get their bearings and the best roles get snapped up.

Mr Hawes explained that there are thousands of roles available, including sales jobs, but the problem for many graduates is that they simply fail to show initiative or are not aware of the benefits that recruitment agencies can provide.

"This hidden jobs market is relatively unknown to a lot of graduates and these aren't just small companies by the way, these are very large companies, that have a tried and tested way of recruiting people, maybe through an agency, so they don't need to advertise," he added.

Meanwhile, a recent study carried out by Reed, which involved polling nearly 700 university graduates, found that 95 per cent believed work experience was either 'valuable or 'very valuable' when applying for sales recruitment positions and other roles.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Work experience 'invaluable' to a degree

25 October 2011 12:23:38

The vast majority of university leavers on the hunt for a graduate job believe that work experience is an essential accompaniment to a degree, according to a new poll.

A study carried out by Reed, which involved polling nearly 700 university graduates, found that 95 per cent believed work experience was either 'valuable or 'very valuable' when applying for sales recruitment positions and other roles.

Overall, 43 per cent of those surveyed had been given the opportunity to undertake work experience as part of their university education, with the majority of these finding that the opportunity to learn directly from a place of work was of significant benefit.

Mark Rhodes, a spokesman for Reed, said the study shows that the opportunity to gain real world work experience can "significantly enhance" the value of a degree to graduate jobseekers.

"For students who are serious about following a specific career path, finding courses which includes an industrial placement or similar may prove invaluable when it comes to graduation," he advised.

According to the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, the rising number of young people who are unemployed "clearly demonstrates" the need for all students to think about how they can progress successfully in a very competitive graduate job market.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Timekeeping and communication 'essential' when job hunting

24 October 2011 15:55:56

People on the hunt for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, should ensure that their timekeeping and communication levels are perfect, one specialist has advised.

That is the recommendation of Recruitment Queen, which noted that a major problem for many candidates at the moment is that they cannot express traits such as their communication skills and punctuality in interviews.

Charlie Ryan, owner of the website, said the problem for many is that they note on their CV how enthusiastic and dynamic they are and that they have great timekeeping, but this is often hard to believe.

"I would say these skills are more important than having the right qualifications. I can guarantee that somebody without certain qualifications can get a job if they have all the right manners and social interpersonal skills," she added.

The expert said a company would be willing to take the risk and take them on because they are seeing people with ability and promise.

Her comments followed the publication of a recent British Chambers of Commerce report which found that many firms claim that candidates do not have the right skills for the job – including poor levels of literacy and numeracy, as well as softer skills such as timekeeping and communication.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Young people 'must be taught workplace skills'

24 October 2011 15:54:50

A greater focus needs to be placed on ensuring young people have the skills needed to enter and excel in the workplace, one expert has claimed.

Charlie Ryan, owner of therecruitmentqueen.com, said it should not only be school leavers who are taught key relevant skills for the workplace, as all secondary school pupils could benefit from advice.

She noted that what many people are not being taught at the moment is assertion skills – such as general politeness and how to conduct themselves – which can be hugely beneficial when job hunting.

"Now, you could argue maybe that shouldn't be picked up in the school because it never had been done before but I think because the family unit, where it used to be taught, has changed over the past ten years nobody is picking it up," he explained.

Ms Ryan said she does not believe there is any relevant and up-to-date education on how people go about their job hunting at the moment.

A recent study of 6,000 businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce found that 45 per cent said it was "very" or "quite" difficult to find someone with the right skills to fill a vacancy.

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Posted by John Oak

Young people need better skill sets

19 October 2011 15:44:59

Businesses have claimed it is often very hard to find the right member of staff for a position.

A study of 6,000 businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) found that 45 per cent said it was "very" or "quite" difficult to find someone with the right skills to fill a vacancy.

The study also found that just 20 per cent of businesses have taken on an apprentice since March 2010, despite insistence that this needs to become a focus from prime minister David Cameron.

Only 15 per cent of firms are planning on taking on apprentices this year.

John Longworth, director general of the BCC, said that while he applauds the government's efforts to improve apprenticeship numbers, sales recruitment candidates need to improve their skill set.

"Our statistics show that the quality level of many apprenticeships is not high enough, and too few businesses see apprenticeships as relevant to their sector," he explained.

According to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 67 per cent of firms are currently focusing on developing skills and competence.

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Confidence 'is vital' when job hunting

13 October 2011 12:04:08

People on the hunt for a new job need to have confidence in their ability to succeed, one specialist has advised.

The importance of confidence can not be overstated as far as looking for, and landing, a new role is concerned, said Charles Logan, director at Hays.

He noted that prospective employers will be able to sense when sales recruitment candidates are not confident and this will dampen their chances of getting the job considerably, so a confident aura is vital.

The expert elaborated: "Not only does it help candidates believe that they are capable of getting another role, but it will help them to demonstrate to a potential employer that they are able to add value."

He said that it is not surprising that older candidates are sometimes reluctant to look for a new job, but they should still take time to see which roles are available, no matter what their age or situation.

A spokesperson for Jobsite recently said that sales recruitment candidates and other applicants on the hunt for new roles can find it to be a daunting experience, but there is plenty of help on hand in the form of recruitment agencies.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Young people 'must equip themselves with skills'

12 October 2011 16:02:42

The latest youth employment statistics highlight the need for the country's young people to equip themselves with the skills and qualifications necessary to advance in the world of work, one organisation has claimed.

According to the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS), the rising number of young people who are unemployed "clearly demonstrates" the need for all students to think about how they can progress successfully in a very competitive graduate job market.

AGCAS president, Anne-Marie Martin, said a degree alone is not a "passport" into a graduate job and is often not right for everyone, but to compete internationally, the UK needs a more "educated, skilled and flexible workforce".

"Consequently, the job prospects of graduates who take advantage of some of the many opportunities to gain experience and learn relevant skills are much rosier than those of 16 and 18-year-old jobseekers, and look certain to remain so," she added.

Recently, Elizabeth Bacchus, founder of thesuccessfulcv.com, said job hopefuls need to ensure they include any and every relevant bit of experience on their CV if they are to boost their recruitment chances.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Employability 'will affect course choices'

30 September 2011 15:57:46

Forward thinking about the world of work will have an increasing effect on the subjects students choose to study at university as competition for employment positions heats up, one expert has predicted.

Employability is key at the moment, and this means having the right qualifications which will appeal to potential employers, said Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau.

He said that the UK is facing a "chronic skills shortage" when it comes to certain fields, namely the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths).

It follows the publication of research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which revealed that the UK creative industries sector has huge growth potential and will be a key driver of economic recovery, but risks being held back by a lack of relevant skills.

Mr Hawes said that the desire for skilled staff will lead to students choosing subjects such as business studies and more technical degrees at university.

"With fees going up, students will want to know what the chances are of finding a job with a certain degree, so business studies are probably going to be very popular as employability becomes more and more important," he added.

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Graduates with a 2:2 or lower 'earn £8k less'

28 September 2011 15:22:10

Graduates who leave university with a 2:2 degree earn an average of £8,000 a year less than those who graduate with a First or 2:1, according to new research.

Data published by Adzuna shows that many employers use 'degree filters' which means they do not even consider candidates whose degree is below a certain threshold.

There is also a significant gap between average earnings for those with certain qualifications, with Civil Engineering graduates earning an average of £46,940 but people with Hospitality & Tourism degrees only earning £18,996 on average.

However, the organisation stated: "For school leavers who are put off university education completely by rising debts and expected tuition fees of more than £8,000 a year, there are still well paid professions out there that are open to you."

It comes after recent research carried out by the British Educational Research Association showed that many science graduates are struggling to find work, despite claims of a shortage throughout the industry.

The report suggested that a reason why many are struggling is a failure to use the services of recruitment agencies to match them to the best roles.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Looking for a new job 'can be daunting'

19 September 2011 15:36:12

Recruitment candidates looking for role may find the experience is rather daunting, but there is help at hand for people who are struggling to adapt to the process, it has been observed.

A spokesperson for Jobsite.co.uk said that sales recruitment candidates and other applicants on the hunt for new roles can find it to be a daunting experience, even if they are already employed, given the sheer wealth of opportunities but, equally, the competition for places.

"We asked over 5,000 workers about job hunting and revealed that 52 per cent hate looking for a new job. They find it time-consuming and frustrating and would rather stay in a job where they're unhappy than face looking for a new one," the representative explained.

They added that people should seek out the help of a recruitment agency which can provide people with the help they need to apply for the job, progress through the interview stage and eventually.

Recently, Kirsty Burgess from Reabur.com said that job candidates and other applicants need to forget about any previous negative experiences they may have had in interviews and adopt a fresh mindset.

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Posted by John Oak

Every interview 'should be approached like the first'

15 September 2011 15:40:46

People applying for a job should enter every interview like it is the first they have ever had, according to one expert.

Kirsty Burgess from Reabur.com said that sales recruitment candidates and other applicants need to forget about any previous negative experiences they may have had in interviews and adopt a fresh mindset.

She explained that, while nobody likes rejection and it can be very difficult to remain positive, this is the best way of achieving recruitment success.

"A negative approach to job hunting and a negative self-perception will be seen by employers, and means that chances of success are further reduced," Ms Burgess explained.

She added that it is therefore "vital" that jobseekers approach each and every job application and interview as if it is the first.

Tony Roy, president of CareerBuilder EMEA, recently said that modern employers are evaluating "the whole package" during job interviews, with non-verbal cues from job candidates being very influential on the recruitment decision.

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Posted by John Oak

Job candidates 'must be wary of social media posts'

31 August 2011 15:06:45

People applying for a new job need to be very wary of what they post on social media websites, as this could compromise the application process, one expert has noted.

Charlie Ryan, director at Recruitment Queen and CMR Recruitment, said that those applying for new roles, such as sales recruitment candidates, could jeopardise their chances of success by posting something that a potential employer would frown upon.

The expert noted that it is "easy" to find jobs at the moment, with the main problem being finding the right candidates for the job.

He explained that people who fail to correctly use social media sites could find that their chances of recruitment are permanently harmed.

"They need to control their media profile. They need to be using the social media sites in a professional way and discussing their careers online," Mr Ryan added.

Another way of harming a person's chances of gaining employment is by lying on their CV, according to Peter Panayotou, senior consultant at the Write Stuff.

He recently noted that people who embellish their CVs could not only harm their chances of employment, but risk being fired if they are hired and the employer finds out at a later date.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Earning a degree 'has numerous benefits'

30 August 2011 15:14:27

Earning a degree is not simply a gold star to put on your CV, according to one government body which has highlighted the wide range of benefits offered to university graduates.

A spokeswoman for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills told the BBC that a degree is "a good investment in the future", as it sets people up well to enter the world of work.

Her comments followed the publication of a report by the Office for National Statistics, which showed that the average pay in the UK for a degree-educated worker was £16.10, compared with just £6.93 for those with no qualifications.

"Our studies show that graduates earn, on average, around £100,000 more across their working lives, as well as other benefits such as greater rates of employment and improved health status," she added.

However, Jason Borg, student engagement officer at notgoingtouni.co.uk, recently said that for those who will no longer be persuading higher education, there are plenty of opportunities available.

He pointed out that there are plenty of vocational options for people who do not go down the degree route, such as apprenticeships and other opportunities to learn while they work and gain the skills that can help them gain permanent employment.

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Posted by John Oak

Graduates 'earn 85% more'

25 August 2011 15:12:40

The average university-educated worker in the UK is currently earning 85 per cent more than people only educated to GCSE level or equivalent, according to official new figures.

Data issued by the Office for National Statistics shows that the gap has narrowed since 1993 – when graduates earned 95 per cent more – but suggests that there is still great value in studying for a degree.

In addition, there has been a fall in the number of workers with no qualifications, with only 11 per cent of the working population now without any academic credentials, compared with 25 per cent in 1993.

Commenting on the report, Brendan Barber, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, said it would be a "big mistake" to conclude that the UK is producing too many graduates.

"Any sound economic future for our country in a globalised world will require a highly-educated and highly-trained workforce, working to their full capacity, rather than forced into jobs that do not require graduate skills," he added.

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Posted by Wayne Bly