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ISE EDI Survey 2026: report and resources Members Only

The latest findings from the ISE EDI Survey 2026 reveal how employers are approaching equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in early careers recruitment. Here you will find the report and related resources.

The graduate jobs market isn’t collapsing

Ahead of his session at ISE’s Recruitment Conference, labour market expert Charlie Ball from Prospects at Jisc delves into the data to explain what’s really happening with entry-level jobs.

How to ride the tidal wave of applications

Managing high-volume applications requires a strategic mix of technology and human intervention. Experts from AMS and Valoir share how a personalised approach elevates the early talent experience.

Students use AI to compete, yet oppose AI assessment

Growing pressure on students and graduates is driving major shifts in job search behaviour, particularly around the use of AI and high-volume applications. Chris Rea from Prospects at Jisc shares the latest insight.

Equipping Generation A for the modern workplace

Bestselling author Chloe Combi has interviewed over 20,000 young people around the world to help schools, companies and governments understand how to best prepare for the future generations.

ISE Student Development Survey 2026 – Online Launch Members Only

We are delighted to invite ISE members to view the online launch of the ISE Student Development...

5 top trends from ISE’s Development Survey 2026

ISE’s Claire Tyler unpacks the five hottest trends from this year’s Student Development Survey.

The application explosion: key insights for employers

With application volumes at historic highs, ISE’s Head of Insights Claire Tyler considers what’s driving this surge, the key tensions for employers and how they are adapting.

AI early career fears rise, but employers focus on evolution

AI is impacting the early career decisions of young people, but employers are yet to replace most entry-level jobs, explains ISE’s Claire Tyler.

Why today’s most driven students struggle to work together

The ambition–collaboration paradox is evident in today’s students as well as graduates entering the workforce, explains Dina Eltabey, Teaching Fellow at University of Portsmouth.

How employers are actually managing record applications

ISE got together with early careers experts including those from A&O Shearman and Coca-Cola Europe to find out how they’re managing unprecedented volumes of applications including the consideration for quality and candidate experience.