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Welcome to our blog. Our monthly newsletter plus ad hoc updates linking your business to support, talent and funding opportunities from universities and business support organisations across south west England.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
We are proud to have been nominated and shortlisted as a finalist for Best Regional Job Board 🏆 The NORAs said "We have been delighted with both the volume and calibre of public nominations this year... The Winners of the 23rd annual JobAdder National Online Recruitment Awards will be announced on Weds 6th December." Wish us luck!
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Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
In this issue: Autumn Careers Fairs | National Living Wage to rise Chancellor confirms | Future Fit Innovation: Sustainability with Amazon Web Services | Future Fit Innovation: Data Security with Amazon Web Services | Future Fit Innovation: AI with Amazon Web Services | SW Cyber Resilience Centre | R ecruit Now | It's rather spooky how each year seems to whip by, and we find ourselves again at ...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
The national living wage is the lowest amount workers aged 23 and over can be paid per hour by law, and is currently £10.42/hr. There are lower rates for younger workers. It is set to increase to at least £11/hr from next April, the chancellor has confirmed in a Conservative Party conference speech. The government's target is for it to reach 2/3rds of median hourly pay by October 2024. The rates ...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
In this issue: It's Graduate Scheme and Fairs season | Securing your pipeline of graduate recruits | Attracting and Retaining Top Talent | Tickets now available for the Tech South West Awards! | What's Access to Finance SW? | Recruit Now | It's Graduate Scheme and Fairs season A new academic year is kicking off with students returning to Universities and Colleges. This marks the start of Graduate ...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
Securing your pipeline of graduate recruits requires a strategic approach that focuses on attracting, selecting, and retaining top talent. Here are some steps to help you secure your graduate recruitment pipeline: 1. Develop a Clear Recruitment Strategy: Define your organisation's hiring goals, including the number of graduates you need to hire and the skills and qualifications required. Identify ...
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Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
In this issue: Thinking of hiring international students and graduates? | Recruitment challenges endure | UKSPF grant funding in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Workforce for the Future - West of England | Devon Business Show | Recruit Now | Thinking of hiring international students and graduates? International students make excellent employees – they are highly motivated and have a range ...
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Posted on Monday, July 31, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
International students make excellent employees – they are highly motivated and have a range of desirable skills and knowledge developed via their formal studies and lived experience across varying cultures. We really encourage employers to explore this rich source of employees who have been educated at universities in the UK, and so already understand UK culture. The cultural, educational and ...
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Posted on Monday, July 24, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
In this issue: "A critical shortage of workforce skills" says British Chambers of Commerce | ICYMI: What the University marking and assessment boycott means for employers | Improving your LinkedIn, SEO & Website Presence | New 'Find a Grant' service for accessing government support | British Business Bank launches South West Investment Fund | Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards | Recruit with ...
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Posted on Monday, June 19, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
In this issue: The exams are over - it's job hunting time | What the University marking and assessment boycott means for employers | Innovating to Net Zero | Devon Digital Leadership programme offers training to small businesses | Creating an Inclusive Workplace: The Importance of Pronouns | Recruit with Gradsouthwest The exams are over - it's job hunting time Finals have finished, results are ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Admin GradWales — No comments
What's the problem? Money is tight. The employment market is tight. Employers are struggling to recruit... and therefore need to advertise more widely and tap into new sources of employees. We have a solution! We want to see more jobs on Gradsouthwest, but we recognise that you can't currently afford to post all your graduate jobs with us. So to make posting more efficient and more affordable we ...