Two new universities have topped what is essentially the ‘employability league table’ – RGU (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen) and Edinburgh Napier - with only 2.1% & 3.2% respectively of last year’s graduates out of work six months after qualifying - ”Employability is not a dirty word here,” says Jenny Rees, Napier’s vice-principal for customer services - whereas the more traditional Universities have suffered. The UK average of 5.8% being unemployed 6 months after leaving University in 2007 has risen to 8.4% in 2008.
Skills matter, broad experience makes a difference and knowing how to sell yourself counts!
Just look at what this graduate did!
