Varied choice for graduate recruiters
6 July 2009 17:35
That is according to new data released today (June 6th) by the Association of Graduate Recruiters, which revealed that each advertised position is receiving an average of 48 applications.
Furthermore, 40 per cent of graduate employers reported receiving a higher standard of applications this year.
The survey suggests that during the economic downturn, while competition is so fierce, graduates are taking more time and effort to secure jobs.
Chief executive of the AGR, Carl Gilleard, said: "I would also like to reassure graduates that though things will be harder, their degree is a valuable asset and that there are still opportunities out there for those who do their research and focus on quality rather than quantity of applications.
He went on to suggest that it was a positive sign that students this year are "equal to this challenge" after a large proportion of respondents reported "a marked improvement in the quality of graduate applications this year".
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