- February 2, 2011
- Alex Townley
Two members of the Inspiring Interns’ team spent a year abroad as part of their university degrees and below they share their thoughts and tips.
Tag: work experience
- January 27, 2011
- Inspiring Interns
One in five of those who have left university in the past year are unable to find work within six months, it was reported yesterday.
- January 24, 2011
- Alex Townley
Employment Minister Chris Grayling announced today that jobseekers aged between 18 and 21 who wish to partake in job-related work experience will be permitted to do so for eight weeks while continuing to receive unemployment benefits.
- January 10, 2011
- Inspiring Interns
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is today calling on the Government to introduce a £2.50 an hour training wage for internships lasting for three months or longer.
- December 8, 2010
- Marketing Team
Recent LSE graduate Milena Bottero has started a venture that aims to create a ‘guesthouse’ for unpaid interns in London, that would provide cheap accommodation for 10-15 people undertaking placements for up to 6 months.
- November 9, 2010
- Vicky
Should the long-term unemployed be made to do community work for their benefits? Join the debate now!
- November 1, 2010
- Vicky
After weeks of economic cut doom and gloom (you can see our report on how the Chancellor’s cuts will affect graduates here) the most current graduate forecast isn’t (surprise, surprise) looking any brighter.
- October 8, 2010
- Vicky
The knock-on effect of recession means graduates aren't just competing for entry-level jobs against experienced workers: they’re now competing against them for internships too.
- October 5, 2010
- Vicky
It’s no secret that things in the employment sector are pretty tough right now.
- October 1, 2010
- Vicky
In a bid to save money, the Metropolitan Police Authority have proposed plans to make new recruits work as unpaid volunteers for up to 18 months before applying.
