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Lying during a job application 'is not worth it'

15 May 2012 16:10:33

Although it can be very tempting to embellish certain details or even outright lie during an interview or when compiling a CV, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits, it has been noted.

Barney Ely, director at Hays Human Resources, said that jobseekers who lie on their CV stand a greater chance than ever of being caught out thanks to stricter checks being carried out by employers, including vetting people via sites such as LinkedIn.

Not only can this cost employees their jobs, but it can also be embarrassing and damaging to employers, the expert added.

With competition for jobs intensifying, companies are facing a race to secure top talent, and as a result employers are using all the tools available to them to ensure they are hiring who they think they are.

This, in turn, is putting pressure on candidates to stand out from the crowd and can tempt them into embellishing their CV, Mr Ely elaborated.

"However, stretching the truth on your CV is not advisable, as HR departments and reputable recruitment agencies always carry out thorough employment and qualification background checks," he noted.

The expert added that, if jobseekers approach the task correctly and invest the time to sell the skills and qualifications they do have, they should have no reason to "stretch the truth".

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Interviewees 'must connect emotionally'

27 April 2012 15:52:22

People heading into a job interview can help to boost their chances of success by connecting with the interviewer on an emotional level, it has been claimed.

Patricia Seabright, founder and managing director of Archimedes Consulting, said the key thing is to get off to a good start and create a strong first impression, but then the trickiest part is capitalising on this.

In order to set themselves apart from other people interviewing that day, the key is to create a long-lasting impression on the interviewer by connecting with them on an emotional level.

"To stand out in the crowd you need to connect with your audience on an emotional as well as a rational level. Many in business remain absolutely clinical in and lose the human appeal," she explained.

In addition to the data, argument and facts they are delivering, people should not lose sight of what it actually means to their audience, the expert added, and quoted the famous American author and poet Maya Angelou.

"People will forget what you said, forget what you did - they will never forget how you made them feel'," Ms Seabright added.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Job applicants 'should do plenty of research'

20 April 2012 14:48:56

People applying for jobs should aim to research the company thoroughly, as this can have a number of benefits in the long run, one expert has stated.

As well as creating a good impression by showing the prospective employer that they have a keen interest in their organisation, research can also enable candidates to make up their mind about whether the job is right for them, said Charlie Ryan, owner of therecruitmentqueen.com.

When asked what they know about the organisation, the interviewee needs to answer confidently and have a broad knowledge of the company, she stated.

"This is also a win-win situation, as they will establish whether or not they want to really work there. The more they want it, the more they want to learn, and they will come across so much better," the expert added.

If candidates go into the interview with specific objectives they are also establishing whether or not the job is right for them, so the interview becomes less nerve-wracking.

"People they are more in control, as they have something to aim for and a good structure to succeed in their objective," Ms Ryan added.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Smiling 'creates the best first impression'

18 April 2012 14:50:32

Although there are many factors that can contribute to making a good first impression in a job interview or on the first day of a job, having a smile on your face is the top one, it has been noted.

Patricia Seabright, founder and managing director of Archimedes Consulting Ltd, said that there are many things going through the minds of interviewers and managers when they meet somebody for the first time.

They will be considering whether a person's visual appearance matches their tone of voice, whether they sound confident and whether their body language matches the confidence.

"So the best tip for creating positive first impressions in business is to project warm confidence and a great start on that is to smile - even when you don't feel like it," she noted.

The expert added that if all of these aspects of an individual appear positive, and if they add up, then interviewers will form a favourable first impression.

"Your physiology can lead your emotions, so smiling can make you feel better as well as making you look positive and confident," she stated.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Interviewers 'need to know three things'

09 April 2012 15:55:48

Although a prospective employer is likely to ask many questions during a job interview, there are only really three things that they want to know, a new report has found.

An article in Forbes, compiled after consultation with employers across the globe, suggests that interviewers want to know whether the candidate can do the job, whether they will enjoy the job, and whether they will be good to work with.

Although other aspects of a worker's skillset and personality are important, these three factors are the main determinates of whether a prospective recruit will actually be hired.

Commenting on the report, Adecco stated: "These three simple questions are all that an employer actually needs to know. If you think about every other question that you may have been asked at interview, they are all variations (often long-winded ones) of the three key areas strengths, motivation and suitability."

When it comes to skills, employers are not only looking for technical ability, but also interpersonal skills, while candidates showing enthusiasm at an interview is a good indication of motivation and the desire to better themselves and move forward in their career.

As far as suitability goes, candidates need to understand the culture and environment of the organisation they are applying to work at, because if a potential employer does not feel that they will fit into the company, they will not be hired.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

First impressions 'hugely important' in an interview

27 March 2012 15:52:59

It is very important that anyone attending an interview makes a good first impression, as failing to do so can ruin their chances of gaining employment, it has been noted.

Angela Marshall, image consultant at Appearancemanagement.co.uk, pointed out that employers are already interested in a candidate before the interview even takes place, based on the strength of their CV.

"Now they want to meet you. First impressions will count - in the first three-to-five seconds they will decide if they like you, trust you and want you working for them," she noted.

The expert said that prospective employers will first judge people on the way they look, namely clothing and body language, then on the way an applicant sounds – chiefly the pitch, accent and tone of their voice – so it is important to speak confidently and clearly.

"Ensure you have a smart, well-groomed appearance, that you are courteous and well mannered and have good body language. Be positive, have energy and show you are motivated," Ms Marshall recommended.

Candidates should always say hello to interviewers or good morning or afternoon, and smile, as it gives warmth to people and helps "loosen the muscles".

Finally, making eye contact, having good posture and a firm handshake will all help to create a very positive first impression, she advised.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Job candidates 'should display a commitment for the long-term'

20 March 2012 15:12:14

People looking to get into long-term employment have been advised to show a manager that they intend to be at a company for many years to come.

Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer, pointed out that a job advertising for a permanent position usually means that an employer is looking for someone who will be committed.

As a result, a jobseeker could give themselves a greater chance of securing a position if they come across as having a long-term future with a company.

Ms Daynes advised: "They need to convince a potential employer that they do intend to stay put for the foreseeable future for as long as it takes and are not just going to stay temporarily."

The expert added that managers are less likely to choose a person who clearly is only hoping to stay put in a job until something better comes along.

In other advice for jobseekers, Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, recently pointed out that a bad first impression can be difficult for a candidate to recover from, thus making preparation for an interview even more critical.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Poor first impressions 'are hard to recover from'

06 March 2012 17:08:51

It as very difficult for job candidates to recover from a poor first impressions, which illustrates just how important it is to prepare thoroughly for an interview, one expert has observed.

Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, said that learning how to conduct yourself in an interview is a "fundamental life skill", but too often people fail to do themselves justice during this part of the recruitment process.

She advised people to find out typical questions and practice answering them, with one technique being to say the answers out loud and get some feedback from someone else.

They should be checking whether you spoke clearly and provided a specific example to back up your answer, she noted.

"Also, do your research - how much do you know about the company? Who are their competitors? How do you match the requirements of the job?" Ms Taylor advised.

As many recruiters will make an initial judgement based on the first few seconds, job hopefuls need to look alert and be smart, with clean nails, tidy hair and a conservative number of earrings or piercings, unless they know these are acceptable.

"Create a poor first impression and it is very hard to recover from," the expert added.

Her comments followed the recent publication of a study by learndirect, which revealed that a quarter of unemployed jobseekers do not know how to create a good impression in interviews.

Meanwhile, 42 per cent of employers claim the majority of interviewees fail to impress them due to this reason.

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Posted by John Oak

The right attitude 'is essential' when applying for a job

29 February 2012 16:15:31

It is vital that people applying for a new job have the right attitude throughout the whole process, as this will not only create a good impression, but boost their chances of recruitment success, it has been advised.

Carlie Santoro, recruitment manager at Quest Professional, said that attitude can often make up for areas where applicants may be lacking slightly.

"If they are maybe lacking in experience, then they should really demonstrate in the interview that they have got the right attitude, that they are willing to start from the beginning and that they are as flexible as they can be in terms of what they'll look at doing," she advised.

The key thing is to be flexible, have a positive attitude and mindset and to be open to a number of different opportunities," the expert pointed out.

Her advice follows the recent publication of research by LearnDirect, which found that a quarter of jobseekers do not know how to create a good impression in interviews, with 42 per cent of employers saying the majority of candidates fail to impress them during interviews.

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Posted by Richard Esquilant

Extra-curricular activities 'can boost employment chances'

28 February 2012 16:00:25

Young people's prospects of employment can be boosted considerably if they take part in extra-curricular activities while at school or university, it has been claimed.

That is the opinion of Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, who said there are there are plenty of vocational options outside education that can prepare people for employment and give some school leavers and graduates an advantage over others.

She explained: "Often involvement in out of school activities can develop relevant skills - as so much depends on demonstrating that you can work with minimal supervision, can show initiative and have good communication and interpersonal skills."

The expert said that young jobseekers need to brush up on how they come across to people and make sure they can work with others to give themselves the best chance of landing a role.

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

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

'Dress well and do your research' to achieve interview success

27 February 2012 13:58:12

There are many ways in which job candidates can create the right impression at a job interview, but some are more vital than others, one specialist has stated.

Carlie Santoro, recruitment manager at Quest Professional, said the most important thing is to make a good first impression, and this can be achieved by dressing appropriately.

She added: "To create a good first impression, the candidate needs to be well presented, they need to arrive at least ten minutes before their interview, have done some research on the company and have a good understanding of what the role will entail."

Another wise move would be to have some questions in mind to ask the interviewer, which illustrates that the candidate has an interest in the company, Ms Santoro explained.

A further attractive trait in an interviewee is the willingness to "muck in", as attitude cannot be discounted as a basic skill, so candidates need to make it clear they are not afraid of hard work, the expert advised.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Students 'must plan for the next step'

10 February 2012 16:38:34

People can help to increase their chances of gaining employment soon after leaving university by beginning to plan for the world of work while they are still in higher education, it has been claimed.

Andrew Shanahan, spokesman for notgoingtouni.co.uk, said that some people wait until they have graduated to think about what they are going to do next, but this is leaving it far too late.

The best way is for students to consider their post-uni options is while they are still in higher education, and think about that kind of career their course and experience is best suited to.

"It's only natural that the end of school or college is associated with a fair amount of panic as the reality of the next step dawns on students. However, we believe that once they're armed with the knowledge of all of their options and the various different paths most students feel incredibly liberated," Mr Shanahan explained.

Sometimes, a path that previously did not seem attractive to them is just one of a range of directions they can head in, providing them with freedom and happiness, the expert noted.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

University 'the first step in a career'

07 February 2012 16:57:49

University is shifting from being the last step in an individual's education to being the first decisive step in building a career, one analyst has noted.

Oliver Tant, head of audit at KPMG, said it is "clear" that this is becoming the case, adding that young people can no longer afford to "let the grass grow under their feet" in today's highly competitive environment.

He added that the competition, and the perceived costs involved, mean that a 'return on investment' is essential from higher education.

"This appears to be borne out in the recently released UCAS figures which showed a drop in applications overall and an emphasis on subjects that were perceived to offer better employment prospects, such as science, technology and maths," Mr Tant added.

The expert said it is therefore "really important" for young people and their parents to look at all the options available to them before applying for higher education and how the course will help them move into the career of their choosing.

It comes after a recent survey by Comptia showed that nearly half of young people are missing out on career opportunities due to a lack of information from schools and universities, despite having the skills employers want.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted by Wayne Bly

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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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