- August 2, 2010
- Natalie
A recent study by Orange has revealed that more and more job-seekers are 
prepared to work flexible hours in their first job.
Tag: graduates
- July 27, 2010
- Natalie
For the student or graduate of fashion, it would be fair to say breaking into the London fashion scene is high up on the ‘to-do’ list. Alongside Paris, Milan and New York, London claims the title of being one of the fashion capitals of the world, harbouring some of the most sought-after designers and never failing to produce fresh talent each year from some of the most prestigious fashion schools and colleges. It’s such a highly sought-after career path that it seems like the young and inexperienced are willing to undergo exploitation in order to secure their dream job.
- July 14, 2010
- Natalie
There have been whispers in the media about the introduction of a training wage for all interns, proposed by the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).
- July 13, 2010
- Laura Entwistle
Anyone who follows the news cannot have failed to notice the current debate about the value and legitimacy of internships.
- July 12, 2010
- Laura Entwistle
Last week the new Inspiring Interns marketing team enjoyed a jolly to the Marketing Week Live exhibition at Olympia in order to spread the Inspiration.
- July 6, 2010
- Natalie
The recent news that “three quarters of employers ‘require 2:1 degree’†has come as a shock to many graduates who have only just received their university degrees, many of which fall below this grade. With the number of students still on the rise, the latest statistics issued by The Association of Graduate Recruiters reveal that job vacancies have decreased by 7%, a frightening percentage for any graduate on the hunt for a job.
- June 16, 2010
- Marie the intern
Does the mere mention of SEO or PPC make you salivate wildly like a Pavlovian dog? Perhaps you have a soft spot for numbers, tables and graphs?
- June 10, 2010
- Marie the intern
Inspiring Interns has placed many graduates in social media roles.
- June 7, 2010
- Sarah
Over the last few years, there have been numerous calls from pressure groups and individuals for new legislation to force companies to pay their interns the National Minimum Wage.
- May 12, 2010
- Marie the intern
A survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that 61% of employers saw a lack of skills as the biggest obstacle to recruitment.
