Graduate vacancies drop - skills are key to success
Published: 18 Feb 2002 17:11 GMT
Graduate employers are predicting a drop in vacancies this year, but salaries are on the way up, and graduates with the right skills can demand healthy packages.
This year's Graduate Salaries and Vacancies Annual Review from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) shows vacancies will be down by 4 percent on last year -- with 11,000 jobs up for grabs -- and most employers will offer less than 100 places.
Salaries are expected to average £20k -- £1k more than last year, and around 20 percent of employers will be offering 'golden hellos' and interest-reduced loans. Other popular incentives being offered include pension schemes, private healthcare, study leave and relocation packages.
Retail and utilities are set to take on 18-20 percent more graduates than last year. Top-paying sectors include legal, accountancy and IT, where graduates can earn starting salaries of up to £35k.
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