Employment market
How to research what is happening in the employment market
One of its strengths, if I was looking from an employer’s perspective, is that OU study shows someone has been prepared to go that extra mile.
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There have been a number of changes in the employment market over recent years.
- The pace of change has increased as a result of information and communication technologies (ICT).
- Employees have been less likely to remain for long periods with the same employer.
- There are more flexible working patterns available.
- Individuals have a greater responsibility for their ongoing development and training.
- The current recession has inevitably led to fewer job opportunities and higher unemployment.
Find out about levels of employment among graduates in different subjects and what types of jobs they go into on the What do graduates do? pages on Prospects website.
You can also find labour market information on a wide range of employment sectors in the Industry Insights on Prospects website.
For people wanting to find their first graduate job in Scotland, AGCAS Scotland has developed an online seminar about the graduate vacancy market.
Increased competition for jobs makes it more crucial that you understand the market in the specific sector(s) you are interested in and the geographical area within which you are prepared to work.
Studying at the Open University helps our employees enhance their job skills.
David Rigney, Nationwide
The Prospects website has more about Flexible working.