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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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Case Study
Dec 15, 2025
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment

How employers are partners in the curriculum at UWE

Embedding employability in the curriculum is no longer optional, it’s essential for preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving labour market. Gareth Hughes, Careers & Enterprise Development Manager (College of Business & Law) at the University of the West of England, explains their ambitious approach.

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Opinion
Dec 10, 2025
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment

ISE HE Conference: 6 key takeaways

Nearly 300 careers professionals and industry peers got together to share insight, impact and inspiration at this year’s HE Conference. ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion shares her key takeaways.

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ISE Research
Dec 08, 2025
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

ISE top 10 stats of 2025 you need to know

ISE’s annual recruitment and development surveys offer insight to current and emerging trends. Claire Tyler, Head of Insights, shares our top 10 stats of the year.

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Opinion
Dec 03, 2025
Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Selection & Assessment

6 considerations for hiring potential at any age

Potential has no age limit. Ben Williams at Sten10 considers the shift from ‘early career’ to ‘emerging talent’ programmes and the considerations for fair and objective assessment including a case study from Coventry Building Society.

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Case Study
Dec 01, 2025
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Technology

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.

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Research
Nov 26, 2025
Global, Graduate Recruitment, Technology

4 U.S. signals to watch in early talent recruitment in 2026

Early career recruitment trends coming out of the United States often shape local markets around the world. Krys Ardayfio and Shawn VanDerziel at NACE share the key trends to watch.

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