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10 practical steps for inclusive recruitment in STEM

There are lots of practical changes early talent recruiters can make to increase inclusivity and encourage female and non-binary applicants, explains STEM Women.

How to ensure inclusivity when recruiting students with disabilities

It is becoming more important to ensure processes are inclusive, particularly when recruiting students with disabilities, explains Lise Austen from MyPlus.

How an Age Community is bridging multigenerational gaps at Novuna

A Multigenerational and Age Community is bridging generational divides and promoting age inclusivity in the workplace, explains Kate Newport from Novuna.

We can do more to embed employability into the curriculum in a sustainable way

Now is the time to make lasting change, taking a new approach to embedding employability into the curriculum, explains James Darley, CEO at Transform Society.

The shadow world of HE won’t go away

Fake degrees and diplomas are among the most lucrative forms of qualification fraud. With high risks and high stakes for early talent recruiters, Chris Rea, a fraud expert for Prospects at Jisc, offers advice.

How Co-op Levy Share is tackling underrepresentation in apprenticeships

Louise Timperley, apprenticeship manager at The Co-op, explains how they established Co-op Levy Share and the benefits to thousands of apprentices.

Creating safe and inclusive spaces so young LGBTQ+ people thrive

Early careers professionals have a role to play in creating safe and inclusive places so LGBTQ+ people can thrive. Steve Keith at Curious Consulting explains how.

The strategic case for employers engaging students through the curriculum

Providing opportunities in the curriculum for students to develop skills and gain real-world experience can be a win-win for both employers and universities, explains Mike Grey at Gradconsult.

Employers using AI to recruit graduates and apprentices triples

ISE has found a significant increase in student employers adopting AI to help recruitment processes become more efficient.

Why we should be cautiously optimistic about student recruitment

ISE’s Stephen Isherwood explains why the student recruitment market is robust despite economic pressures and the impact on advice for students.

Attracting diverse talent requires an equally diverse range of approaches

If there was one overarching message from ISE’s EDI Conference it was that the need for diverse talent is more urgent than ever, explains Yasmina Mallam-Hassam at Goldsmiths Careers Service, University of London.

What ever happened to the Class of Covid?

The destinations of students who left university in 2020/21 tell us a great deal about graduates and the labour market and can provide useful insight for future hiring, explains Chris Rea, a graduate recruitment expert for Prospects at Jisc.