Is university overrated? A new report shows that the competition for jobs among university leavers is intense, and hundreds of thousands are on Universal Credit.
Surge in graduates who can’t find a job
Graduate gloom: Thousands of young graduates are struggling to find work and turning to benefits as the competition for professional roles intensifies across the country. Glossary
Universal Credit - A monthly benefit payment designed to help with living and housing costs for people on a low income, out of work, or unable to work.
Vocational - When a course or training scheme provides you with the skills you will need for a certain job.
Apprentices - People learning a skilled trade or job through hands-on experience while working for an employer.
Ghost - A slang verb meaning to abruptly end all contact with another person, and especially electronic contact, like texts, emails, and chats.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Recruiters - People or organisations whose job is to find, assess and hire suitable candidates for job vacancies on behalf of employers.