EMBARGOED UNTIL
00:01 ON TUESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2011 Commenting on the High Fliers
annual report on the graduate recruitment market in 2011, Minister
for Universities and Science David Willetts said:
"Whilst we welcome signs of an improvement, the job
market remains competitive for new graduates, as it does for
everyone, and graduates need to work hard to maximise their
chances of success. However, a degree remains a good investment in
the long term."
"Internships are an important way of young people
getting into the professional jobs market. This is a route being
followed by increasing numbers of graduates and - as part of our
programme to get Britain working - we continue to encourage
employers to offer work experience and internships to help
graduates develop valuable skills and boost their employment
chances."
"Over 28,000 internships vacancies have been advertised
by employers on the Graduate Talent Pool website since its launch
in July 2009. The Graduate Talent Pool is a free website which
brings together employers and graduates. There are currently
nearly 1,855 internships available, over half of which are paid."
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