What the future holds for graduate employment
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The majority of graduates find suitable work during the two-three years following their graduation from university. Some graduates are in more demand, such as doctors, engineers, teachers and information technology specialists. Whilst graduates with degrees in languages, the humanities and biological sciences find it more difficult to find work. Some may find their degrees are of no real value, with salaries starting at around 10,000 pounds sterling per annum. Yet some employers find even by offering salaries of 25,000 pounds sterling they are unable to recruit enough graduates.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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How to get ahead with a PhD
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The majority of PhD students in the UK are completely unaware that they are extremely attractive to potential employers. Many do not consider employment beyond their specialist area, while others focus on their contribution to their particular field of study. PhD students seeking employment must take a wider view, taking into account that potential employers are generally not primarily interested in pioneering research. Postgraduates are most attractive for their self-reliance, teamworking abilities, specialist skills and general skills.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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Exports built on goodwill
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The British Council's professional involvement project aims to find work experience with British companies for overseas postgraduates. The scheme, which, for organizational reasons, is confined to northern universities such as Lancaster and Manchester, enhances the postgraduates' skills and also provides goodwill benefits for UK industry. Once the scheme is established nationally, it could generate additional annual exports of up to 2 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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