Developing a Graduate Careers Ecosystem: Insights from the AGCAS Graduate Transitions Task Group
Members of the AGCAS Graduate Transitions Task Group outline how universities are responding to a growing focus on graduate outcomes and introduce a new toolkit designed to support careers practitioners and services in this area.
Virtual Career Fairs: A Tool for Engaging Students in Employability Online
As digital presence becomes increasingly important for employability services in the HE sector, we explore how to set up your virtual career fair for best impact.
3 Solutions to Increase Student Engagement with Careers and Employability Services
As research indicates a drop in engagement with university careers services, we explore solutions for employability professionals looking to enhance their service impact.
Through the Lens of Business School Careers Services: Pathways to Progression in Professional Services
This article explores how universities could provide fertile ground for professional services staff to progress into ‘third zone’ or 'pracademic' roles.
How Will Professional Services be Affected by the LLE?
As providers prepare for the introduction of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement, we consider how service delivery might be impacted.
Live Projects: A Valuable Addition to a Student’s Work Experience Portfolio
Live projects enable employers to engage meaningfully with large numbers of students, help universities to deliver their employer engagement aims at scale, and give educators more control over what students are learning while engaging with industry.
Employability Through Enterprise: Seeking Academic Alignment Towards Impactful Graduates
Engaging in enterprising activity at university has several benefits for students, including building on employable skills and gaining valuable experience. Robert Crammond discusses how aligning employability and enterprise efforts lead to impactful graduates.
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education: Where Are We Now and Where Do We Want to Get to?
Helen Hook shares AGCAS research into the confidence of careers professionals to deliver enterprise education to students. She identifies ways to improve staff confidence, sharing practice from University of Birmingham and issues an invitation to join a wider enterprise educator network.
The Role of Data and Insight in Enhancing Employability in UK Higher Education Institutions
Data and insight can help to support graduate outcomes and employability in higher education. In this article we explore how careers professionals can use it to enhance service delivery.
Employability Through the Student Lifecycle: Encouraging Early Career Planning
Students want careers to be threaded throughout their course, so how do we encourage early engagement with careers education, and sustain this throughout the student lifecycle?
Untapped Potential: Unlocking SME Graduate Employment Success for UK Students
Equip UK grads with the tools to thrive in fast-paced, rewarding SME roles.
The Right Fit: Matching Your Students' Aspirations with Top Graduate Employers
Help your students embark on careers with top graduate employers. This guide explores key factors for identifying the best companies for your students' aspirations and industry fit.
What Is the Graduate Outcomes Survey and What Does It Mean for Higher Education?
We discuss the Graduate Outcomes Survey and how it impacts higher education institutions and students.
Meeting the Challenges Faced by a University Careers Service: An Insider’s Perspective
Paul Gratrick explores challenges facing university careers and employability leaders in the context of the wider HE socio-economic and regulatory landscape.
How Careers Services Can Increase Student Engagement
3 ways universities can increase student engagement with careers services.
Enhancing Employability Support for International Students
3 effective ways to enhance employability support for international students in UK universities.
Unveiling the Best Graduate Employers: An Evidence-Based Approach for UK Higher Education Professionals
Guiding students towards meaningful careers requires nuanced expertise. This evidence-based guide unveils a dynamic approach to graduate employability, helping students discover "best fit" employers beyond the limitations of traditional rankings and brand names.
Why Careers Services Are Important in UK Universities
Careers and employability services are becoming an increasingly important aspect of the UK's higher education landscape - here's why.
How Graduates Can Develop Transferable Skills
How can graduates develop transferable skills with the help of university careers services?
Top 10 Graduate Employers in the UK for 2023
A list of the top 10 graduate employers in the UK, along with other important graduate employers and tips for supporting graduate employability.