More firms are going to be taking on banking graduates and others, an expert has suggested.Graduate Prospects stated it is had a 50 per cent rise in the number of bosses recruiting staff during the first four months of this year, compared to the same period in 2009, the Independent reports.Chief executive of the establishment [...]

Starting salaries are the main thing which attracts banking graduates to the industry, according to a report. A poll by Milkround.com revealed half of those quizzed said the wage is the main factor for choosing a job in the banking profession. One in ten picked bonuses and three in ten noted career prospects are the [...]

Banking graduates and others are not equipped to deal with corporate life, according to the chief executive of Nestle UK.Paul Grimwood stated that despite having good exam grades, graduates simply do not have the necessary skills to get by in the workplace, the Telegraph reports.Mr Grimwood remarked: "Skills and training are a huge area that [...]

Banking graduate job seekers and others may be interested to hear that recruitment could soon overtake job cuts, according to a new report.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG study stated that 47 per cent of employers said they intend to hire graduates from now until July, with 21 per cent noting [...]

Graduates in banking jobs may be interested to hear that new research has suggested corporate volunteering has benefits.A new report from the City of London Corporation looked at how participation in education-themed schemes affects employees.The survey noted those who participate develop skills to further their development in the workplace. Lord mayor of the City of [...]

Those looking for graduate banking jobs may be interested to hear one specialist has noticed a recent upturn in activity.Alexandra Kelly is from pre-employment screening firm Powerchex and she remarked the company has had to double the number of people it employs to cope with demand, Wharf.co.uk reports.Ms Kelly said: "Many of the firms were [...]

Young people interested in jobs in banking or finance may be interested to hear of a new scheme that is designed to give them experience within the industry.The Santander School Leaver Programme will give participants the chance to pick up chartered banker status, which is a professional qualification equal to a degree, Recruiter magazine reports.It [...]