Early Careers Employer Survey 2024

Contents Welcome Contents Foreword.........................................................................................................................3 Welcome. ........................................................................................................................5 Organisation location.....................................................................................................6 Organisation type...........................................................................................................7 Sectors surveyed...........................................................................................................8 Work placement.............................................................................................................10 Changes in placement...................................................................................................12 Graduate recruitment....................................................................................................14 Equality, diversity & inclusion . ......................................................................................18 Timeframe for recruiting new graduates.....................................................................22 Application process.......................................................................................................23 Graduate salaries...........................................................................................................25 Challenging disciplines to hire......................................................................................29 Global technical skills....................................................................................................34 Global soft skills.............................................................................................................35 For a deeper dive into data pertinent to your sector, give the QR Code a quick scan using your mobile or tablet. You’ll be steered towards a dedicated website where you can access a variety of downloads – from comprehensive reports to insightful charts and graphs. These resources are designed to give you a clearer picture of the prevailing market trends and potential openings for your enterprise. Organisation Type Organisation Location Sectors Surveyed Work Placement Graduate Recruitment Location of Graduate Vacancies Number of Graduate Vacancies Recruitment Level Graduate Salaries Who ShouldApply? Application & Selection Process Graduate Recruitment Challenges Graduate Salaries GlobalTechnical Skills Sector Analysis -Construction -Financial and InsuranceActivities -Information and Communication To access more detailed and relevant data for your industry, please scan the QR Code with your smartphone or tablet. This will direct you to a website where you can download reports, charts, and graphs that will help you understand the market trends and opportunities for your business. -Manufacturing -Professional, Scientific &TechnicalActivities Contents Welcome Organisation Type Organisation Location Sectors Surveyed Work Placement Graduate Recruitment Location of Graduate Vacancies Number of Graduate Vacancies Recruitment Level Who Should Apply? Application & Selection Pro cess Graduate Recruitment Challenges Global Technical Skills

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