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Opinion
Feb 19, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

We must shift from application volume to candidate intent

Ahead of ISE’s Apprenticeships Conference where Connectr explains how it is managing application volumes with British Airways, Simon Reichwald shares advice.

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Opinion
Feb 16, 2026
Work Experience – Schools

When work experience misses the point

Work experience doesn’t need to be two-weeks to make an impact, but it should incorporate career education alongside skills development, explains Sarra Jenkins, Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School.

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Article
Feb 11, 2026
Careers

New appointments to ISE board

ISE has announced changes to its board including appointing three new directors.

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Know-how
Feb 09, 2026
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment

Top 10 must-reads for National Apprenticeship Week

Marking National Apprenticeship Week, we share ISE’s top 10 articles on apprentices and apprenticeships. As well as policy updates and best practice, you’ll find our latest data and know-how.

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Opinion
Feb 05, 2026
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment...

Are employers ready for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is being described as a revolution in higher education. ISE Board Director, Gianina Harvey-Brewin, explains what stackable learning really means for recruitment and development.

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Know-how
Feb 02, 2026
Policy, Work Experience – Schools

Meaningful work experience: what you need to know in 2026

Supporting member understanding of the expectations, requirements and benefits of delivering modern meaningful work experience for all young people will be an important focus for ISE in 2026, explains Anne-Marie Campion, ISE Insights Manager.

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Opinion
Jan 27, 2026
Future, Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

2026 graduate labour market: what recruiters need to know

Can we make predictions for the year ahead in a particularly unpredictable climate? Charlie Ball, Prospects Head of Labour Market Intelligence, offers expertise.

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Opinion
Jan 19, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Policy

What does 2026 hold for apprenticeships?

The apprenticeship landscape is undergoing its most significant overhaul since the introduction of the levy. ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion explains what employers can expect in 2026.

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Research
Jan 12, 2026
Global, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

5 graduate recruitment and development trends from Australia

The Australian Association of Graduate Employers Conference and Survey provide insight to how this globally influential market is undergoing rapid and meaningful change, explains CEO Shanan Green.

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Know-how
Jan 08, 2026
Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

Stay ahead in 2026 with smarter tech and sharper funnels

Smarter tech and sharper funnels can help employers stay ahead in early careers and better manage the rise in job applications, explains Nichola Robinson at AMS.

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Opinion
Jan 07, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment

What’s the outlook for student employment in 2026?

As we step into the new year, Stephen Isherwood, ISE’s joint CEO, considers whether we’re poised at the bottom of the up escalator or top of the down escalator.

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Feature
Dec 17, 2025
Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Technology

Top 10 most read articles of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close we look back at ISE’s most popular content of the year. Here are the articles you shouldn’t miss.

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