Job Market Archives - Bridgewater UK

Why is Work Experience Important for Graduate Job Hunters?

BridgewaterUKMar 1, 2018Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Job Market0

Everyone has been there; you find the perfect job advert and then… ‘Must have at least 2 years’ experience’. For graduate job hunters,…

The Graduate Job Market: The Lowdown for 2018

BridgewaterUKFeb 8, 2018Advice For Graduates, Job Market0

Graduation season is nearly upon us! Soon-to-be-grads are already starting to grapple for the best graduate jobs and schemes. Despite the looming shadow…

Which is Better: A Degree or the University of Life?

BridgewaterUKJan 24, 2018Advice For Graduates, Current News, Job Market0

Our Recruitment Manager, Sophie Finlay, shares her thoughts on the current graduate job market which raises the question of whether a degree or…

REVEALED: The Average UK Salary in 2018 by Profession

BridgewaterUKJan 12, 2018Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Career Advice, Job Market0

When it comes to choosing your career, finding your first job or looking for a new opportunity, it's beneficial to have an understanding…

Top 100 Graduate Employers: The Real Truth

BridgewaterUKSep 14, 2017Advice For Graduates, Business Insights, Job Market0

Every year The Times publishes their Top 100 Graduate Employers Guide. Their 2016-2017 guide comes as a result of interviewing over 18,000 final…

What’s Your Degree Worth? A Guide to YOUR Graduate Salary

BridgewaterUKJan 24, 2017Advice For Graduates, Career Advice, Job Market1

Years of study and debt have all led to this: it’s time to embark upon your career. It’s both an exciting and terrifying…

How to Know When You Need a New Job

BridgewaterUKSep 6, 2016Career Advice, Career Progression, Job Market, Job Search and Interviews0

When was the last time you took a step back and really reflected on your current job? It’s all too easy for us…

Employers Take Note: The Power Has Shifted to Candidates in the UK Job Market

BridgewaterUKJul 4, 2016Current News, Job Market0

The UK unemployment rate is falling, the number of jobs advertised continues to rise and job seekers expect more. New research conducted by…

The Best UK Job Boards and How They Can Propel Your Job Search

BridgewaterUKJul 7, 2015Job Market, Job Search and Interviews0

There are loads of UK job boards to choose from when you are searching for a new opportunity and it is a good…

Are We In The Golden Age of Job Hopping?

BridgewaterUKJul 3, 2015Business Insights, Career Progression, Job Market, Job Search and Interviews0

Traditionally, job hopping candidates were looked on negatively by hiring professionals and recruiters who considered an unstable or frequently changing work history to…

Graduate Salaries – What To Expect From Your Region

BridgewaterUKJun 12, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Market0

Many graduates begin their job hunt feeling a little uncertain about what they should be expecting to earn in their first graduate role.…

Good News Job Hunters: There Are More Vacancies Than Ever!

BridgewaterUKMay 18, 2015Current News, Job Market, Job Search and Interviews0

The latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK unemployment is falling, the number of people in work continues…

Graduate Starting Salaries: What to Expect from your Subject

BridgewaterUKApr 16, 2015Advice For Graduates, Current News, Job Market0

Many graduates are unsure of what to expect in terms of their salary when looking for their first graduate job. Some face a…

Does a Master’s Degree Add Value to Your CV?

BridgewaterUKMar 16, 2015Advice For Graduates, Job Market0

A higher-level qualification equals a better job, right? It is this belief that might motivate ambitious and academically-minded individuals to take their education…

Good News! UK Unemployment is Falling

BridgewaterUKNov 19, 2014Current News, Job Market0

This month, UK unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began over 40 years ago. The number of people who are…

How to ‘bridge’ the gap between employer and employee mismatch?

BridgewaterUKJan 6, 2014Current News, Job Market0

The Hiring Hub recently published data highlighting that the employment rate is slowly increasing each year. In 2012, 29.48 million people were employed…