by Matthew Parry | Nov 15, 2025 | Employers
Many employers will only look at graduates to apply directly to them; some feel that this shows proactivity and interest. But as I will explain, this will mean that you are ruling out some very strong candidates unnecessarily. Students and graduates can’t avoid the...
by Matthew Parry | Nov 11, 2025 | Employers
A recent study found that many students struggle to understand the language used in job adverts, and some are put off applying altogether. It’s a reminder that job adverts aren’t just an HR formality. They’re marketing. But too often, they’re copied straight from the...
by Matthew Parry | Nov 8, 2025 | Employers
A recent study by a leading University showed that if you rely on university job boards to attract graduates, you may only reach a small percentage of your potential audience. They conducted research to see how students and graduates find job opportunities. The focus...
by Matthew Parry | Oct 13, 2025 | Employers
The use of AI by candidates in job applications is rising. And recent UK data shows over 90% of undergraduates are already using AI tools in some form, so it’s perhaps in early career applications that it will be seen the most. Some employers don’t have any...
by Matthew Parry | Sep 4, 2025 | Employers
There has always been a risk that some graduates may try to fake qualifications, and the rise of AI will lead to more artificially generated applications, and sophisticated counterfeits The latest edition of Prospects Luminate shows that just 52% of large businesses...
by Matthew Parry | Aug 12, 2025 | Employers
This is something I first heard suggested several years ago, and at the time many saw it as a progressive move. Some businesses have since adopted it, but it’s not taken off in a big way. And for various reasons, many businesses will not be doing it. You can see...