News
Want to know what's going on in the world of recruitment? Real World delivers up-to-date news on graduate recruitment, careers, student finance and universities.
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DON'T PANIC!Speculation about the credit crunch and economic downturn is enough to send anyone’s stress soaring, but news from the Association of Graduate Recruiters shows the amount of graduate vacancies is actually remaining healthy. ... more |
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BY INVITATION ONLY!By casting your vote in the Real World Awards 2008, you could win a place at this year’s exciting ceremony. ... more |
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AND THE WINNER IS??This year we have received over 300 entries to the Real World Awards from some of the most talented and committed students across the country, and now it’s time for you to do your bit by voting for the best and brightest. ... more |
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MAKE YOUR MARKThis year we’ve had a phenomenal response to our Real World Awards with over 300 entries, showing just what a talented bunch UK graduates really are. Although entry is now closed, we’ve extended the voting deadline to 5pm on August 1st, so you still have a chance to get behind those students you believe ... more |
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Cut Throat CompetitionDue to the economic downturn, finding that ideal job will be far harder for this year’s 270,000 graduates than for previous ones. Many graduate recruiters will be cutting back on large-scale ‘milk round’ schemes, meaning that graduate placements will be harder to find, and more competitive too. ... more |
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Sir Alan Under FireIt may only be a TV reality show but the BBC's The Apprentice is under fire from top HR departments and legal professionals alike. Sir Alan Suger is used to lambasting his prospective employees, but apparently his interview technique leaves a lot to be desired. ... more |
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Middle Earth - The West MidlandsFor a start there’s the exciting city of Birmingham, which boasts more attractions than you can shake a stick at. The recent development of the Bullring Shopping Centre, with the award-winning Selfridges store, is a shopping experience you’ll never forget. ... more |
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NURSING: THE NUMBERSBeing a nurse and working in the healthcare services can be extremely rewarding; there aren’t many other jobs where you save lives and restore people to health on a daily basis. However, the sense of satisfaction nurses derive from seeing patients leaving their care feeling better, is often dampened by seeing others who don’t make it. Nurses also work long hours and shifts, which can be disruptive and incredibly draining. ... more |
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IT still buoyant!With the current gloom and doom about the economic downturn, it’s good to know one sector at least is staying bouyant. If you’re thinking of going into IT the good news is salaries for permanent positions in the sector have risen by 4.1 per cent in the last 12 months. ... more |
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Our Ethical FortnightAre you Socially Responsible? It's not too late to enter! The Socially Responsible Student of the Year Award, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, celebrates those who dare to care. ... more |
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DON'T PANIC!Speculation about the credit crunch and economic downturn is enough to send anyone’s stress soaring, but news from the Association of Graduate Recruiters shows the amount of graduate vacancies is actually remaining healthy. ... more |
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MAKE YOUR MARKThis year we’ve had a phenomenal response to our Real World Awards with over 300 entries, showing just what a talented bunch UK graduates really are. Although entry is now closed, we’ve extended the voting deadline to 5pm on August 1st, so you still have a chance to get behind those students you believe ... more |
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Sir Alan Under FireIt may only be a TV reality show but the BBC's The Apprentice is under fire from top HR departments and legal professionals alike. Sir Alan Suger is used to lambasting his prospective employees, but apparently his interview technique leaves a lot to be desired. ... more |
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The £10 Million Gap YearAre gap years the preserve of wealthy students? Not any more. A new global volunteering scheme will give young adults from less advantaged backgrounds the chance to work in some of the world’s poorest communities. ... more |
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Female Teachers Head HighThe number of female headteachers in England has hit an 'all-time high', new research reveals. ... more |
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Our Ethical FortnightWhat is an 'ethical career'? The term covers a wide range of disciplines, from humanitarian work and campaigning to environmental consultancy. Here at Real World, we’ll be exploring many of these career paths over the coming months ... more |
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AND THE WINNER IS??This year we have received over 300 entries to the Real World Awards from some of the most talented and committed students across the country, and now it’s time for you to do your bit by voting for the best and brightest. ... more |
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Get Digital!Want to get your hands on the latest copy of Real World, but don’t have time to go to your careers service? Never fear: you can now access the back issues of Real World through our digital editions. ... more |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Sponsor the Real World Award for Socially Responsible Student of the Year!Real World and PricewaterhouseCoopers have joined forces to find out who is the country's most Socially Responsible student! ... more |
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DON'T PANIC!Speculation about the credit crunch and economic downturn is enough to send anyone’s stress soaring, but news from the Association of Graduate Recruiters shows the amount of graduate vacancies is actually remaining healthy. ... more |
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BY INVITATION ONLY!By casting your vote in the Real World Awards 2008, you could win a place at this year’s exciting ceremony. ... more |
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Sir Alan Under FireIt may only be a TV reality show but the BBC's The Apprentice is under fire from top HR departments and legal professionals alike. Sir Alan Suger is used to lambasting his prospective employees, but apparently his interview technique leaves a lot to be desired. ... more |
