Graduates still have career prospects regardless of classification

Posted 08 Jul 2010

A survey from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) released this week, which reveals graduates need at least a 2:1 to be considered by employers, is misleading, experts suggest.

Martin Patrick, a consultant with experience in the further and higher education sector, told the Independent that university leavers have a number of options regardless of the degree they achieved.

Good communication and people skills can help a potential employee stand out from the crowd, Mr Patrick said.

Teaching English abroad could help youngsters develop these skills as they have to communicate with children and aid them in their learning.

Mr Patrick told the news provider: “Employers are very keen to meet prospective candidates who are able to inspire the people they are going to work with. These young people are young, fresh, dynamic and have a real sense of purpose.”

Furthermore the AGR survey is misleading as the association only polled the top199 employers in the UK.

According to the Audit Commission, one in ten young people are at risk from entering adulthood unemployed, untrained and uneducated.
 

Category: Teaching and Learning