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  • Recruiter News - May 2023

    Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: Don't miss out... | Summer Recruitment Fairs hugely successful | Graduate Salary Expectations | Developing a digital marketing strategy that delivers ROI - 14th June | Are you cyber aware? | Social Mobility in the Workplace | Recruit with Gradsouthwest Don't miss out... Exam season is well and truly upon us, but once the exams are over, job hunting starts in earnest for those that ...

  • Recruiter News - April 2023

    Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: What is a Graduate Job? A Guide for Employers to Fill Vacancies | ICYMI: Gradsouthwest launches new Subscription model - click to find out more! | Bath & Exeter Unis Recruitment Fairs 2023 | R&D Solutions Fund is open | Net Zero Workshop - 4th May 2023 | NCSC provides advice to small firms on improving cyber security | Recruit with Gradsouthwest What is a Graduate Job? A Guide for ...

  • Recruiter News - March 2023

    Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: New Subscription Model Launched | S W Employment Growth predictions | Online event - 29th March - How to make Equality, Diversity & Inclusion work for your business | Hiring struggles pushing up pay, but more flexibility is key - CIPD | Funded Interns | Recruit with Gradsouthwest New Subscription Model Launched What's the problem? Money is tight. The employment market is tight. ...

  • What is a Graduate Job? A Guide for Employers to Fill Vacancies

    Posted on Monday, March 6, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In a tight labour market, employers are struggling to fill vacancies with readily available employees. However, any job that a graduate can do is a graduate job, making hiring recent graduates an attractive option. Skills and Qualities: Graduates bring critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to the table, making them valuable assets for any industry. Salary Expectations: ...

  • Recruiter News - February 2023

    Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: #SpringIsNearlyHere | U WE Summer Internship Scheme | Women in Games Careers, Development & Networking Expo | Hospitality Skills Boost | Good Growth launching grant scheme for businesses | Recruit with Gradsouthwest #SpringIsNearlyHere The days are getting longer... and we will soon be at peak graduate recruitment season. If you are looking to recruit the Class of 2023 you'll need ...

  • Recruiter News - January 2023

    Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: So it's 2023... | UWE Science Futures Careers Fair | R&D Solutions Funding | Creative Funding | WECA Skills Bootcamps | Recruit with Gradsouthwest So it's 2023... Looking forward January is traditionally our quiet month. Those wanting to recruit the Class of 2023 either recruited early in the autumn, or are currently waiting to launch adverts in the spring. If you have recruitment ...

  • Wishing you a peaceful Christmas

    Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    The team at Gradsouthwest wish you a peaceful break over Christmas for those that get one, and we hope you reappear in the New Year ready to recruit a new set of graduates with us. We will be closed from 23 December - 3 January. Advertised roles will still be live, and candidates will be able to browse and make applications directly to you throughout.

  • Recruiter News - December 2022

    Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: Millions of Britons to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment Could Your Organisation Benefit from Some Free Sustainability Help? | A Guide to Workforce Planning & Future Skills - West of England | Meet the Personal Coaching and Leadership Expert | How to Grow a Phenomenal Business Where Everybody Loves Coming to Work (Including You) Wishing you a peaceful ...

  • 2022 NORA Finalists

    Posted on Monday, October 17, 2022 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    We are proud to announce we have again been short-listed for the Best Regional Job Board at the NORAs, the National On-line Recruitment Awards, which recognises recruiting excellence from Employers, Job Boards Recruitment Agencies & Publications. Looking forward to hearing how we do in November.

  • Recruiter News - October 2022

    Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2022 by Admin GradWalesNo comments

    In this issue: Autumn Careers Fairs are here | Upskill you Team | Low Carbon Devon | Innovate the Amazon Way | HR Support: Recruitment and Onboarding | Recruit with Gradsouthwest Autumn Careers Fairs are here We are so looking forward to the return of in-person fairs after two years of virtual ones. We will be at the following Careers Fairs over the coming weeks: - 18 Oct: Exeter - 19 Oct: ...