Insights

Opinion

Jul 01, 2026

Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment

Top takeaways from ISE Recruitment Conference 2026

Hollie Valler, ISE Board Director and European Early Careers Manager at Arcadis, reflects on the themes that stood out at this year’s ISE Student Recruitment Conference.

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Opinion

Jul 01, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Student Insight

The ability to disagree - the real test of critical thinking

There is a hidden skills gap that employers are missing: High-performing graduates who don’t challenge. Dina Eltabey, Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, explains what universities and employers can do.

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Feature

Jun 29, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Strategy

Who won at the ISE Awards 2026?

Early careers professionals came together in sunny Brighton to celebrate achievement, share best practice and recognise outstanding contributions to the profession.

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ISE Research

Jun 23, 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility

ISE data: 5 priorities to improve EDI strategy

ISE’s special report on EDI provides vital insight and recommendations for employers seeking to boost their strategies.

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Research

Jun 17, 2026

Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight

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.

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Know-how

Jun 15, 2026

Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology

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.

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Know-how

Jun 11, 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Mobility

The employer role in social mobility

Through the Social Mobility Employer Index employers are redesigning their workplaces to be more...

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Research

Jun 04, 2026

Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Student Insight, Technology

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.

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Opinion

Jun 04, 2026

Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Student 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.

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Know-how

May 27, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Development, Strategy

Strategic ROI: analysing data and influencing decisions

In a tight economic climate, where businesses expect development teams to deliver more with less, proving the value of early careers hiring has never been more important, explains ISE’s Anne-Marie Campion.

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ISE Research

May 18, 2026

Apprentice Development, Graduate Recruitment, Technology