Graduates should work for free to get ahead
June 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
For the 300,000 students graduating from university this summer, there is no doubt they face a tough time trying to land their first job. High-profile employers have been forced to close or limit their graduate schemes during the recession, and the civil service – usually a large employer of graduates – has been told to ban new recruitment this year as the government looks to cut costs.
The next few weeks will be crucial for students to make sure they stay one step ahead of the competition. It’s tempting to take the summer off and enjoy a well-earned break after all those exams and dissertations, but now is the time for students to organise work experience and internships to impress their future employer…
Read the original article at Telegraph