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Major graduate recruitment drive revealed

Monday 5th July 2010

Graduates are facing the toughest recruitment market in years - but there are still opportunities out there.

Business advisory firm Deloitte has just revealed that it plans to recruit more than 1100 graduates within the next 12 months.

Graduate Recruitment Partner Sarah Shillingford said: "We are open to applications from students who have studied any degree discipline. The majority of our vacancies offer candidates the opportunity to study for professional qualifications alongside soft skills training, so a strong desire for development is essential. Overall we look for a well-rounded skill set with a strong academic background."

Deloitte said it recruited graduates throughout the year and had a wide range of graduate opportunities in audit, tax, corporate finance and consulting.

The firm's application process for 2011 is now open and is also still recruiting for the autumn 2010 intake following recent increases in graduate positions.

Deloitte assesses candidates on a first-come first-served basis. The first candidates to apply, pass the assessments and hit the Deloitte benchmarks are offered a role.

There are some practical steps graduates can take to improve their ability to find and secure a job in this market.

Shillingford said: "Research is key to graduate job success. Students can take practical steps to improve their ability to find and secure a graduate job in this market. More time needs to be devoted to research and preparation, but not necessarily to filling in more application forms. Students should never underestimate the importance of good research. Be quick to identify areas of work that are of interest. This research brings about better applications. Don’t wait until the final year at university to start the process, students in their first or second year at university need to ask themselves, 'what job do I want to do?'"

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