UL Careers Early Careers Employer Survey 2026

Most placements last 6–12 months (76%)

3% Northern Ireland

7% Border Region

28% up to 3 Months

50% 3-6 Months

9% West

5% Midlands

24% East

22% Mid-West

7% South East

76% 6-12 Months

21% 12 Months+

23% South West

30%

28%

10%

8%

8%

6%

6%

6%

Africa

Far East

South & Central America

Australia & New Zealand

Middle East

North America

EU

GB

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