The government hopes that relaxing the rules for apprentices over the age of 19 will ensure more students are both applying for, and completing, apprenticeships in sectors where there continues to be high demand, such as healthcare, social care and construction.

“Learning basic AI skills — such as prompt engineering, machine learning or data literacy — is the best insurance to shortcut your competitiveness against people who might have more experience,”

Keir Starmer announced the government’s AI opportunities action plan in January, in which he pledged to create over 13,000 jobs in the tech sector. But it may struggle to get off the ground.

Reeves will host the bosses of banks, including HSBC, Lloyds, Barclays, Santander UK and NatWest, to discuss a strategy for boosting financial services, with migration, regulation and tax high on the agenda.

Yoga teachers, dog walkers and DJs are among the categories of overseas workers eligible to apply for UK skilled worker visas.

Arts and humanities courses are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education

The skills gap is real and significant but there is clarity about the skills students need from higher education and the improvement that can occur.

These changes come as sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and construction struggle to find enough local workers.

With “50% more free time, a four-day week gives people the freedom to live happier, more fulfilling lives”

The government’s statistics agency is spending £8m to hire an army of low-paid temporary workers amid efforts to fix its “virtually unusable” data on employment in Britain.

Offiice staff benefit from flexible working but the conditions of frontline staff such as nurses and shop workers remain “frozen in time”, according to a report.

According to the DAAD Scholarship, the following are five skills that should be avoided on your resume in 2025

The workplace is evolving, and one of the most fundamental shifts that is poised to revolutionize the economy is the prevalence of freelance workers.

The new policy mandates that businesses cover expenses such as Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), sponsor licences, and other related costs.

In fact, research from Deloitte found that 60% of employees involved in collaborative work said it sparked innovation

If you're brushing up on your interview skills right about now, BI spoke with several current and former recruiters for the traits they say always make a good first impression.

The Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland group confirmed to the Guardian that office attendance is a part of performance-related bonus targets for most senior employees.

Wood likes short bullets under job titles. Specifically, “I like it when a bullet doesn’t go beyond one line

It comes after Dundee University admitted job cuts were “inevitable” and Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen placed 135 roles at risk of redundancy due to funding issues.

People are often juggling a series of important work and personal responsibilities. Your email probably doesn’t make the top 10 on their priority list.

I often tell my coaching clients that if they want to reach their full potential, they’ve got to break the habits that aren’t doing them any favours.

“Networking” is a buzzword that many of us have a serious love/hate relationship with.

Generic AI writing kills engagement but with the right tone adjustment, ChatGPT mirrors your unique voice and style, keeping readers glued to every word.

Polyworking is a growing trend of managing multiple concurrent jobs rather than relying on a single source of income.

The apprenticeship degree scheme was first launched in 2015 in response to reports from businesses about key skill shortages

Working with someone you don’t trust is challenging but possible. Your strategic approach isn’t about changing your colleagues but finding a way to work more effectively together

Effective networking is important to a successful job search. LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for tapping into the hidden job market.

The student finance system is undoubtedly broken, yet the problems in the graduate jobs market don’t appear to be being considered

West recommends pairing Shapiro’s question alongside others that probe why the candidate is interested in the role and the company and why they’re looking for a new role at all

Striking this balance between AI-friendliness and human appeal is the key to crafting a truly outstanding resume that resonates with both digital systems and human recruiters.

My break into tech was through a career fair on campus. Amazon was hiring a massive group of people in operations, so that's how I got my opportunity.

Advances in technology, particularly in generative AI, have changed the job application process

Pay close attention and make sure you’re getting the level of respect and communication you deserve

ChatGPT often gets a bad rap for replacing creativity. The truth is, it all depends on the user. People can and do utilize ChatGPT to generate creative content and ideas entirely

Landing an interview is an achievement, but standing out in that interview is what will set you apart from other candidates

One of the best things you can do in a job interview is so simple, and yet so many people just don’t do it

No matter how hard you prepare for a job interview, your body language might be sabotaging you – without you even realising it.

It’s been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed how and where knowledge workers interact with their workplaces.

Poor communication causes problems, delays, and failures in teams and organizations. As engineers who

A recent report from Gallup’s “State of the Global Workforce 2024” highlights a troubling trend in the United Kingdom’s workforce

Graduates of UK universities are facing an increasingly tricky job market, with falling starting salaries and

The UK’s labour market recovery is showing signs of a slowdown, with the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics

UK ministers have unveiled an employment rights bill they say will represent the biggest upgrade to worker protections in a generation.

The traditional job interview—a face-to-face meeting with a hiring manager and perhaps a few others from

Today’s job market seems to be taking a turn for the better, but it’s still not as strong for candidates as it has been in recent years.

The NHS must undergo three “big shifts” in how it delivers care to ensure a sustainable future, Wes Streeting has said.

The Home Secretary writes to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), commissioning a review of IT and engineering occupational groupings.

The job market is so insane right now. I’ve got work experience and internships from the UK, Paris and Hong Kong.

When hiring managers look for candidates, 54% say they want someone who’s committed to learning and upskilling.

Are you a contractor, an agency worker, or working through an umbrella company

Knowing which companies are currently hiring can make your job search more focused or even encourage

Been searching for a job for three months? Six months

It's very common for job candidates to be uncertain about how a job interview has gone. People get nervous and unsure during interviews

NHS nurses from overseas are being “pushed into poverty” because of rules that deprive many people coming to work in the UK

Sectors including technology, banking and medicine are at risk of shortages of highly skilled workers, according to a report published

The UK jobs market bucked predictions of a further weakening in June after official figures showed unemployment fell

We think there are lots of benefits associated with AI, but we have a human approach to hiring.

The past few years have been challenging for anyone employing fewer women or under-represented minorities

Ms Kendall said rising levels of economic inactivity are unacceptable and that immediate action must be taken

In the last few years, we have witnessed a global influx of technological advancements that have progressed faster than anticipated,

Up to 150 jobs at the University of Hull are at risk as part of a £23m cost-savings plan.

The accounting and finance professions have long adapted to technology — from calculators and spreadsheets to cloud computing

Persistently strong wage pressure is set to delay a cut in interest rates until well after the election despite mounting evidence that the UK jobs market is cooling,

HSBC and Deloitte have become the latest businesses to withdraw job offers to foreign

In an exclusive interview with GSW, Nkansah highlighted the evolving landscape of legal technology

Britain’s biggest businesses are being urged by the government to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign,

KPMG has revoked job offers to some foreign graduates in the UK after the government tightened visa rules for overseas workers in an effort to cut record immigration.

In a recent survey, 72% of university careers professionals reported that Graduate Route visa holders are having their applications refused by UK employers.

An online petition which urges the UK government to allow foreign healthcare workers, a large chunk of them from India

By historical standards Britain’s current recession is a mild one, but even so weak activity is starting to take its toll on the labour market.

The government has patted itself on the back in recent years for presiding over a period of low unemployment

Embracing technology within the recruitment market will no longer be a choice, but a necessity.

Local NHS services in West Yorkshire are benefitting from new investment to train and upskill people for jobs in the health and social care sector.

The Graduate immigration route was created as a post-study work route to attract international students to the UK as part of the UK Government’s International Education

While the UK’s gender pay gap has been slowly narrowing over time, the latest employee earnings figures from the Office for National Statistics

The UK has made some immigration changes and recently, visa fees have risen. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

UK home care providers have started losing workers due to the tightened immigration rules by the Home Office.

An applicant tracking system (or ATS) is essential in the realm of recruitment. When you have multiple roles to post

New research has revealed which major UK cities have the best job opportunities for the people living and working in them.

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student

If they do, you’re probably in the wrong place. But assuming you’re not, the Big Four are the world’s biggest and most well-known professional services firms

Measures to transform the UK’s legal migration system, bolster border security and drive down unsustainable and unfair levels of migration will come into force within weeks,

International students have long been a vital part of UK higher education.

Embarking on your career journey can be both enriching and challenging, but not to worry – there are abundant resources available to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're fine-tuning your CV, exploring career options, or seeking part-time opportunities, institutions offer invaluable support to ensure you're well-prepared for the professional world.

The United Kingdom has announced elevated salary requirements for workers who want to enter the country under the Skilled Worker route

On 30 January, the National Union of Students launched our Manifesto for our Future which represents the aspirations of the millions of students

Wage growth slowed again in the UK jobs market but is still outpacing price rises, official figures show.

Scotland welcomes international students, staff, and researchers, recognising the important and valuable contribution they make to the Scottish economy