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Inspiring and Nurturing – The Challenge for Employers in 2021
I describe the Meet & Engage team as professionally nosey. 2020 gave us an opportunity to work with our employer clients more closely than ever before as they moved through rapid and unexpected change. It

Supporting Students Through Transitions
Meet & Engage invited Stuart Johnson, Director of Careers Service at the University of Bristol and Kerry Hyde, Senior Careers Consultant at the University of Sheffield to lead a discussion focused around the transition that students go through as they graduate

3 Bite-Size Tips For Graduate Recruiters
We recently joined forces with Bright Network for the launch of their 2019 research report, What do graduates want? Insights from tomorrow’s workforce. he research polled over 5,000 Bright Network members to gain insights into their thoughts, needs and

What Do Graduates Want?
In April, we partnered with Bright Network for the launch of their latest research, What do graduates want? Insights from tomorrow’s workforce. Following the launch, we decided to run a group chat via the Meet &

Candidates As Consumers: The Key To Reducing Renege Rates
In partnership with Bright Network, we recently launched Bright Network’s 2019 research – Insights from Tomorrow’s Workforce – looking at the views and aspirations of our future talent. One thing that stood out to me

Engagement High, Renege Rates Low: The Holy Grail Of Keeping Candidates Warm
The graduate recruitment market never fails to present recruiters with fresh challenges! The rise of apprenticeships is one such challenge, introducing another layer of mission for the sector. While A-Level students are currently weighing up

A Day In The Life Of A Job Seeking Graduate
As a recent graduate, it’s fair to say that I’ve become a bit of an expert in applying for graduate jobs. While the process is exciting, at times it can feel overwhelming. You’re in your

The Value Of Connecting Future Talent To Current Talent
Bright Network and EY conducted research to explore the views of women studying at UK universities, who want a career in Technology, Engineering or Consulting (TEC). They wanted to understand their experience of exploring their future career options including

Candidate Experience: The New Battleground
The start of 2018 will have been a frenetic time for most graduate recruiters – and may still be for those whose closing dates are still not over the line. Schedules will now be packed