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Opinion
Aug 25, 2026
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment

ISE response to Adzuna graduate vacancy figures

Stephen Isherwood, joint CEO, Institute of Student Employers responds to the Adzuna data released 24 August 2026 that shows a 45% year-on-year decline in graduate job vacancies.

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Case Study
Aug 25, 2026
Graduate Development

Work ready graduates need ready managers

Helen Fawcett, Head of Early Careers, explores why manager readiness is becoming just as important as graduate readiness and their approach at National Grid.

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Opinion
Aug 24, 2026
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment

Why graduate employers need different thinkers

Neurodiverse students should be of particular interest to employers, explains Dr. David Gordon, an Associate Professor at De Montfort University and member of ISE’s EDI Working Group.

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Know-how
Aug 17, 2026
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment, Internships & Placements

Strengthen your graduate pipeline with insight visits

Partnering with universities to host employer insight visits strengthens your graduate talent pipeline, explains Anna Fons Garcia at Queen Mary University of London.

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Article
Aug 11, 2026
Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

Remembering Tessa McEwan

Earlier this year, a long-time friend of ISE, Tessa McEwan, sadly passed away. Tessa was someone who worked in early careers for over two decades, both as a graduate recruiter and as a trainer. Tessa was known by many across the early careers sector, some of whom have shared their thoughts and memories for this piece.

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Know-how
Aug 10, 2026
Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment, Internships & Placements

5 ways to elevate HE work experience in the age of AI

Labour market changes over the last year present both challenges and opportunities for universities and employers adapting their work experience offerings for the new season, explains Laura Carter, employer engagement lead at The Open University.

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Case Study
Aug 07, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Strategy

How AWE redesigned its keep warm experience

AWE explains how it has shifted its approach to keep warm activity from traditional engagement to a cohort-led, function-owned experience.

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Know-how
Aug 03, 2026
Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment

How to approach neuroinclusive design for your 2026/7 cohort

Neuroinclusive design is shifting beyond accommodation to early careers best practice. Toni-Marie Lowney, founder of TMC Group, shares the key principles to follow for neuroinclusive recruitment and development.

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Case Study
Jul 27, 2026
Work Experience – Schools

How AWE is building meaningful work experience

AWE shares how they are moving beyond one-off engagements to create structured, impactful experiences that genuinely prepare young people for the world of work.

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Case Study
Jul 27, 2026
Apprentice Attraction & Marketing, Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Attraction & Marketing...

How Tesco early careers are targeting NEET young people

Tesco’s focus on NEET young people has become a core part of its early careers strategy. Apprenticeship and Graduate Talent Acquisition Manager, Lynda Jackson explains the rationale, approach and delivery.

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Know-how
Jul 20, 2026
Apprentice Development, Graduate Development

ROI reality check: turning data into action

Most early talent teams are measuring something. But are they measuring what actually matters? Laura Anderson from HSBC and ISE Board Director and Anna Champion from The Talent Lighthouse explore how to use data to drive better decisions and outcomes.

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Know-how
Jul 14, 2026
Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Social Mobility

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.

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