Reading graduates maintain strong showing in job market
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
'We are providing the skills training, support, opportunities and experiences to ensure Reading students of the future maintain this strong record and are as well prepared as possible to pursue their goals and dreams'
Last year we were delighted to be able to announce that the University of Reading graduates' employability results were the best they had been for a decade. This year we have great pleasure in reporting that data on the destinations of the University's latest graduates show a similarly strong performance.
In 2012, 92% of University of Reading graduates available or looking for work/study are either in employment, in further study or taking up voluntary or unpaid work opportunities. The University of Reading has also maintained its 2011 graduate employability level of almost 70%.
The latest survey of the University of Reading's 2011 graduates shows they remain highly valued by employers and that a significant number also go on to postgraduate study. Unemployment rates for Reading graduates remain at 7%. The 2011 and 2012 results are the University's strongest results since the establishment of Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) data in 2002/3.
Professor Gavin Brooks, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, said: "We are delighted that our graduates remain highly employable, despite a difficult economic climate, and that a significant proportion are obtaining graduate positions. With the establishment of our Student Employment, Experience and Careers Centre (SEECC), we are providing the skills training, support, opportunities and experiences to ensure Reading students of the future maintain this strong record and are as well prepared as possible to pursue their goals and dreams."
Work experience is cited by employers as one of the most important factors in the recruitment of graduates. The University of Reading provides opportunities for students of all disciplines to take a placement as part of their course. Placements vary in length from two weeks to one year depending on the course of study and are worth a set amount of credits towards their degree.
Through the work placement scheme, the University RED Award scheme, or one of many other opportunities, Reading students are supported to make the most of their potential. For the many students who choose to go on to further study after graduating, the University also provides excellent support.
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