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…
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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…
5 Top Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance: From Student Life to Full-Time Employment

Balancing work and life is a challenge many graduates face, whether they’re wrapping up their studies or stepping into their first full-time role. For students, especially those in the final stretch of their degree, finding time for everything can feel overwhelming. And for those transitioning into their early career, the demands can shift in ways…
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…
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Bridging the skills gap in the UK: How graduates can make a difference

The skills gap in the UK is a growing concern for many industries, as employers struggle to find candidates with the right expertise to fill crucial roles. However, there’s a powerful solution at your fingertips: recent graduates. With the right approach, these early career professionals can be the key to bridging the skills gap and…
AI skills graduates need to help to secure a graduate internship

Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and you may as well use it to your advantage. The graduate internship market can be incredibly competitive, with countless students vying for valuable experience. Standing out when submitting applications is no easy feat. For new graduates, developing AI skills can open up a world…