Featured Case Study Severn Trent: A strategic approach to work experience Severn Trent left behind an ad-hod, reactive approach for high-quality, inclusive work experience at scale – and they’re reaping the rewards. Here’s how. Mar 30, 2026 Strategy, Work Experience – Schools Read the Article Featured Know-how How employers are actually managing record applications ISE got together with early careers experts including those from A&O Shearman and Coca-Cola Europe to find out how they’re managing unprecedented volumes of applications including the consideration for quality and candidate experience. 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Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Graduate Recruitment Read the Article Case Study 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. Graduate Attraction & Marketing, Technology Read the Article Case Study What’s behind Sky’s most successful early careers strategy? Sky was crowned with the Most Successful Early Careers Strategy at this year’s ISE Awards. Early Careers Senior Consultant, Charlotte Stephenson, explains how they did it. Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment, Strategy Read the Article Insight Know-how Know-how How employers are actually managing record applications ISE got together with early careers experts including those from A&O Shearman and Coca-Cola Europe to find out how they’re managing unprecedented volumes of applications including the consideration for quality and candidate experience. Apprentice Recruitment, Apprentice Selection & Assessment, Graduate Recruitment, Graduate Selection & Assessment, Technology Read the Article Know-how ‘Gold standard' employer engagement in secondary education Employer engagement is a strategic objective of Roding Valley High School. Careers Leader and Advisor Donna Mason, shares the big impact initiatives as well as advice for developing successful opportunities with schools. 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Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Technology Read the Article Insight ISE Research ISE Research 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. Apprentice Development, Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Development, Graduate Recruitment Read the Article ISE Research 5 internship and placement trends to watch in 2026 ISE’s Student Recruitment Survey reveals key trends in university work experience opportunities. Internships & Placements Read the Article ISE Research How are employers using AI in early careers recruitment? ISE’s Student Recruitment Survey provides insight to the extent of AI adoption in early careers recruitment, its perceived benefits, and the challenges associated with its use in hiring. Apprentice Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment, Technology Read the Article ISE Research 5 trends you need to know from ISE’s Recruitment Survey 2025 Our Student Recruitment Survey 2025 is full of interesting trends and data on the evolving landscape of early careers in the UK. ISE’s Head of Insights, Claire Tyler, unpacks five top trends everyone should know. Apprentice Recruitment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Graduate Recruitment, Technology Read the Article