Questions to Ask When Interviewing For an Internship
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University of Greenwich Students In Your Business Event
The University of Greenwich, in partnership with Step, is pleased to announce an exciting new showcase event. As the placement partners Step have been forming connections with hundreds of businesses across industry to create meaningful industrial placement opportunities for University of Greenwich students. After many positive engagements, the University Account team felt that this opportunity…
Step Partners with the University of Greenwich to Deliver Employability Services
The University of Greenwich has long had a dedication to promoting industrial skill and their current initiative at the Medway based Faculty of Engineering and Science is proof of this ethos. They are offering Masters courses across a range of disciplines which now include a 12 month Industrial Placement as part of the programme. Step…
Everything You Need To Know About IR35 And The Implications
For many companies across the UK adjusting to the new IR35 rules has been quite confusing. IR35, also known as off-payroll working rules, took effect from 6th April 2021. It was already operational across the Public sector (from 2019) and is now in effect for medium or large sized companies within the private sector. What…
Diversity Monitoring report 2020
Our diversity promise: Step is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair participation in employment for all persons. Every year we look to publish our diversity data. We do this to highlight areas for improvement and…
2020 Step Research Project Launch
2020 may well be the year that everything changes. A global pandemic, an economic crisis like none we have seen before in peace time and Britain going it alone outside of the EU combine to make 2020 a uniquely challenging time for employers to plan their talent strategies. So whilst this year’s research will pick…
How to Start a Business after Graduating from University
Andrew Dark, Director and Co-Owner of Custom Planet, started his own business at university. Here, he shares what he learned along the way to inspire you to start your own venture after graduation. This year, 15% students in the UK are planning to start their own businesses after leaving university. Research by Direct Line…
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Brexit: Will Leaving the EU Affect Graduate Jobs?
In these uncertain times businesses and candidates are looking now more than ever for opportunities in a market which has, for too long, looked bleak. This blog acknowledges the challenges faced by businesses post-Brexit and explores what these challenges mean for the graduate job market. Negative Impact on British Businesses Brexit, a seemingly never-ending…
What’s New in the Graduate World – May
Graduate Account Executive – Medical Agency Wanting to start your graduate job search… look no further! This week has been a great week at Step in terms of graduate jobs. First, we have a Graduate Account Executive role within the medical agency sector based in Chesham. This company is seeking an ambitious graduate to join…
Six Reasons Why Hiring a Student Can Support Succession Planning
The employment market is now witnessing numerous changes, which is dictating how business can secure the right labour for their organisations. The UKs decision to leave the EU, has raised both questions and concerns for employers and employees on how the impact of Brexit will affect both their work-life and economy. The introduction of the…
Thank you and Happy Holidays from Step
We would like to extend our thanks to all our clients who have supported both Step and our community of enterprising students and graduates throughout this incredibly difficult year. There were times when the future looked uncertain but thanks to your support, we will start 2021 in excellent shape to continue Bringing Business and…
Step Recruitment signs Open Letter to Boris: “Kick start the economy by investing in jobs and people”
Press Release: June 2020 Nottingham based graduate recruitment business, Step along with over 200 organisations across the UK, has signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the Government to publicly commit to a new Opportunity Guarantee. The UK is experiencing the biggest economic crisis in 300 years, and on Tuesday 16th June…