3 top tips for managing your new graduate hire
Having worked with graduates for the past 12 years and run my own smaller, growing business for 7 of those years, I’ve developed strategies to get the best out of new graduates in the workplace. Here are my top 3 tips. Set your graduate a mini project to work on in the first week,…
Step’s Guide to Effective Exam Preparation
Preparing for exams is nerve-wracking and for many students, it can be difficult to devise an effective revision strategy. It doesn’t need to be complicated and can be relatively simple to action. The first thing you need to do is be aware of all of the factors that will affect your exams. This includes the…
A Guide to Enhancing Your Skills for Free
A Guide to Enhancing Your Skills for Free In the journey of lifelong learning, whether you’re at the start of your early career or freshly graduated, the desire to expand your knowledge is a constant. While formal education and specialised courses often come with a hefty price tag, a wealth of free resources await those…
How Graduates Drive Innovation and Business Success
Imagine unlocking the full potential of your business with fresh, innovative minds. This isn’t just a thought experiment—it’s a reality many of our clients are implementing into their strategy. The fresh perspectives and innovative ideas of recent graduates are playing a crucial role in driving businesses towards new levels of success and development. Let’s take…
Advantages of Using Step for Hiring University Graduates
Using the service provided by Step has a number of benefits that will not be available through similar free services offered by universities. One of these benefits is the value of Step’s network and database for employers. There have been several recent examples of successful businesses with close links with one or more local universities…
Emerging Tech Trends and Their Impact on Tomorrow’s Graduate Job Market
As technology changes the way we conduct business, the job market evolves too. This brings new challenges for businesses but also exciting career opportunities for those entering the job market. Students and recent graduates have a lot of options opening up before them, but it is important to understand how the latest innovations are shaping…
Mastering Your Graduate Job Search: Strategies for Efficiency and Impact
Embarking on your graduate job search journey can be both exhilarating and daunting. With exams on the horizon and perhaps a part-time job in the mix, it’s crucial to navigate this path with strategic precision. Here, we share not just tips but a blueprint for transforming your job search from a daunting task into an…
5 Key Steps to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile for Graduate Job Hunting Success
The significance of a polished LinkedIn profile for graduates cannot be overstated. Reflecting on a poll we conducted and revisiting it recently to gauge current trends, the results highlight the platform’s critical role in job hunting. With 38% of respondents deeming a complete LinkedIn profile “Extremely Important” and 29% rating it “Very Important,” the consensus…
Why You Should Join a Club or Play Sports in University
Taking part in university sports is a great way to make friends and boost your health, and this is true even if you’ve never really been the sporty type. The sports clubs and events at university cater to all levels and abilities, including complete beginners as well as those more athletically inclined. Even if you…
Graduate Job Market Trends in 2023
Predicting the future of the graduate job market is more of an art than a science. However, certain indicators can provide valuable insights. A recent survey by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) revealed a 20% increase in graduate recruitment in 2022 compared to 2021. This trend is expected to continue into 2023, although not…