Featured Know-how How to use contextual recruitment to boost social mobility New data shows the positive impact of contextual recruitment tools on social mobility. Naomi Kellman from Rare Technology and ISE Board Director shares key findings as well as the steps employers can make to get ahead. Jul 14, 2026 Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Social Mobility Read the Article Featured Feature How AI is reshaping entry-level roles? IBM and The Coca-Cola Company share how AI is impacting entry-level development programmes. 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Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Technology Read the Article ISE Research 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. Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology Read the Article Insight Research Research 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. Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight Read the Article Research 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. Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight, Technology Read the Article Research 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. Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight, Technology Read the Article Research What you need to know about apprentices in 2026 Ollie Sidwell, Co-founder at Higherin reveals what 10,000 student reviews reveal about apprentices in 2026. Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Student Insight Read the Article Insight Case Studies Case Study HSBC’s award-winning EDI strategy transforms early careers What’s behind HSBC’s award-winning EDI strategy? Suz Allen, Head of Emerging Talent for UK, Europe and Americas, explains their approach and benefits. 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Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment Read the Article Case Study How a university’s AI tool is boosting employability University of Huddersfield partnered with Lightcast to develop a career guidance tool using AI-driven LMI, delivering unexpected benefits for the institution and employers. Dave Stanbury, the university’s Deputy Head of Careers, and Carrie Williams from Lightcast, explain how they did it. Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Technology Read the Article Insight Articles Article New appointments to ISE board ISE has announced changes to its board including appointing three new directors. Careers Read the Article Article What you need to know about post-16 skills reforms In this article Anne-Marie Campion unpacks the recently published White Paper on post 16 Education and Skills and current proposal for apprenticeship reform. 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