AGCAS Community - Recruiters and Partners

'Graduate labour market holding up' AGCAS survey

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:23 GMT

More employers are looking for graduates according to university careers and employability professionals. Responding to the regular vacancy survey carried out by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS), 87.5% of heads of careers services said that in their experience the graduate labour market was more buoyant (50%) or the same (37.5%) in the quarter ending 31 December 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.

The National Placement & Internship Awards 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:53:31 GMT

This year's National Placement & Internship Awards took place at City University, London on 18 January 2012. The awards were created by RateMyPlacement.co.uk to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of all stakeholders involved in undergraduate work placements and internships. Now in its third year, the event was supported for the first time by AGCAS.

Funding to put universities at the heart of social change

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:05:13 GMT

UnLtd and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) have launched a programme of support for social entrepreneurship in English universities and colleges. The initiative will help universities and colleges to develop their support structures for social entrepreneurship, making it easier for students and staff to start up a social venture and thrive within the HE environment. The programme aims to encourage a social entrepreneurship culture across the HE sector.

New University of Bolton initiative improves commercial awareness

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:22:46 GMT

The careers service at the University of Bolton is working with Gradcore to deliver an innovative four-day programme aimed at final year students and graduates. The programme aims to improve the employability of students and grow links with employers and local businesses.

AGCAS represented at diversity careers events

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:50:34 GMT

Percy Ngcobo, a member of the AGCAS Diversity Task Group, attended various LGBT careers events in the autumn of 2011, including the CASS LGBT Society Careers Panel Networking event, the Careers Diversity Show, and the Inside and Out Investment Banking event.

New careers council seeks members

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:47:15 GMT

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is establishing a new group, a National Council for Careers, to advise the government on improving the quality of careers advice. The Council will provide independent advice to help drive the success of the National Careers Service, due to be launched in In April 2012, and is now looking for nominations from prospective members from a variety of backgrounds, including the careers guidance sector, the education sector, and business.

Case studies highlight award-winning work

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:52:28 GMT

A series of case studies has been produced to showcase the winning projects and initiatives recently commended as part of the AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2011.

The case studies have been compiled using the original submissions received from each AGCAS member service. They are intended to encourage and share good practice amongst HE careers professionals to help promote excellence in careers and employability work.

Asidua's a winner for Ulster students

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:47 GMT

The relationship between the University of Ulster and Asidua Ltd, a software consultancy and services company based in Belfast, is a clear example of how effective collaboration between an employer, academic staff and a careers service can operate in the best interests of students.

Edge Hill University and Enterprise Rent-A-Car's winning partnership

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:19 GMT

The partnership between Edge Hill University and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (ERAC) has developed over ten years and is grounded in the excellent relationships that exist between the employer and the institution's Careers Centre. Beginning with one-off visits by the employer to careers events, this has now progressed to the integration of ERAC into the curriculum across diverse academic disciplines including sport, geography and business.

Mixed picture on graduate jobs front - HE careers services

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:27:57 GMT

University careers services across the UK have reported a mixed picture during the third quarter of 2011, both in the messages they are getting from employers and in the number of jobs they are advertising. While vacancies in some sectors are said to be up, there is increased competition for most positions.

AGCAS celebrates Awards for Excellence winners

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:36:24 GMT

The results of the 2011 AGCAS Awards for Excellence have been announced. Winners were presented with their awards at an official ceremony and dinner, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre as part of the AGCAS Biennial Conference at The University of Nottingham, earlier this month.

The number of nominations received for each category is evidence of the high-quality, innovative and collaborative work taking place at AGCAS member services across the country.

Employers engage with diversity

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:10:20 GMT

Lizzie Darlington, a member of the AGCAS Diversity Task Group, has been liaising with AGR. She reports that diversity issues are rising up the agenda, with employers receiving recognition for the work they do to encourage and support a diverse workforce.

Margaret honoured with lifetime achievement award

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:44:39 GMT

Margaret Dane, AGCAS CEO, has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2011. Margaret was presented with the award by Donna Miller, European HR Director at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, at the awards dinner in London on 31 March.

HBJ Gateley Wareing win careers service engagement award

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:06:16 GMT

Law firm HBJ Gateley Wareing has won the AGCAS Award for Excellence in Careers Service Engagement at the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2011. They were presented with their award by Anne-Marie Martin, AGCAS President, at the awards dinner in London on 31 March.

Diversity Task Group establishes link with AGR

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:12:10 GMT

Members of the AGCAS Diversity Task Group have met with Gary Argent, Business Operations Manager at AGR, to discuss facilitating a better working relationship with employers and to identify joint areas of key concern relating to diversity in the workplace.

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, Warwick

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:09:10 GMT

With the employability of students high up on everyone's agenda, there has never been a better time to develop an understanding of what the world of a graduate recruiter involves - and the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, London

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:35:50 GMT

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, Warwick

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:41 GMT

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, London

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:33:31 GMT

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, Scotland

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:13 GMT

Employer Information Fair, Durham

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:42:02 GMT

A two-day fair with different exhibitors present each day. There will be a diverse range of employers, large and small, from across all sectors. The fair is a great opportunity for students to find out about a large number of potential career opportunities, and to meet the employers who are particularly keen to recruit Durham students and graduates.

Robert Gordon University Autumn Careers Fair, Aberdeen

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:48:21 GMT

RGU's annual careers fair is an important event in their recruitment calendar and is intended to inform and advise students and recent graduates of the variety of employment, training and work experience opportunities available to them.

Overview of Graduate Recruitment, London

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:30 GMT

Durham Law Fair

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:45:32 GMT

This event is aimed at all students keen to take up a career within the legal profession. We welcome law firms with summer internships or placements to fill, as well as graduate positions.