A Candidate’s Guide to Digital Security and CV Integrity
The job market is increasingly digital, and for students and recent graduates, your digital footprint is as crucial as your degree classification. When you apply for a job, you’re not just sending a document; you’re initiating a relationship built on trust. Here’s a straightforward guide to ensuring your CV remains credible and your data stays…
How to choose the right graduate recruitment agency for you
Graduation can feel like a strange in-between; you’ve worked hard for your degree, but now what? The job market is competitive, job boards are overwhelming, and knowing where to start is half the battle. That’s where a graduate recruitment agency, especially one that truly specialises in graduates like you, can make all the difference. Here…
6 Reasons Why a Sandwich Placement Is an Easy Win for Your Business Growth
Sandwich placements—also known as placement years—are an incredible opportunity for businesses to nurture fresh talent while gaining valuable contributions. For students, these placements bridge the gap between university and the professional world. But for businesses? They’re a golden opportunity for growth, innovation, and building a future-ready workforce. At Step, we’ve seen countless businesses thrive by…
8 Top Tips to create a CV that will secure your first graduate job in 2025
Are you applying for graduate jobs but feeling unsure about how to make your CV stand out? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! With competition for graduate roles at an all-time high, having a strong CV is essential. This guide breaks down 8 simple steps to create a CV that will help you secure interviews for your…
2021 Diversity Stats
Why SMEs shouldn’t miss the graduate talent pool this autumn
As we move into September, many graduates who took a well-earned break over the summer are now getting serious about their job search. After three or four intense years of study, it’s no surprise some needed time to decompress before diving into the next chapter. But now? They’re switched on, refreshed, and ready to start…
AI in Hiring: The Big Breakthroughs (and Risks) You Need to Know
AI is transforming the way companies recruit, and its impact is only growing. At Step, we work closely with students, graduates, and employers, so we’ve been tracking this trend for a while. Last year, we explored AI’s role in graduate hiring in our whitepaper, What Does the Rising Use of AI Mean for Early Careers?…
Navigating University Work & Employability: A Glossary for Businesses
Students and graduates are a fantastic source of talent and should be a key part of any organisation’s succession planning strategy. But for businesses unfamiliar with university employability services, understanding the different options can feel confusing. Universities offer various routes to connect with student and graduate talent, from career services to graduate schemes. In this…
2022-23 Diversity Stats
Top Tips for Graduates standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
Entering the job market as a fresh graduate has always been an exciting and uncertain rite of passage. However, in today’s economic situation, recent graduates face an increasingly competitive job market, making the transition from academia to professional life more difficult than ever. The Importance of Standing Out So, how do you stand out? imagine…
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