Graduate recruitment in a post Covid-19 world.
Graduate recruitment in a post Covid-19 world
8 July 2021, 9:30am – 11am online webinar
The pandemic has had a profound impact on those in education. From schools through to universities, the effect has been hugely disruptive. A significant amount of attention has been paid to the schools ‘catch-up’ agenda but very little about the impact on undergraduates from a disadvantaged background. How has the pandemic affected their learning and job prospects? What new skills may they require for work in a post-pandemic world?
The aim of this session was to bring together a range of stakeholders to discuss the impact that Covid-19 has had on the graduate recruitment market, in particular those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
The panel discussion:
Have disadvantaged young people been disproportionately affected in the graduate recruitment market?
What has been the behaviour of employers during a pandemic?
How should university careers services respond?
Are there any sectoral trends?
What new skills do young people need to succeed in a post pandemic world?
The panel was comprised of:
Andrew Bargery, Campus & Schools Engagement Leader, PwC
Elaine Boyes, Executive Director, the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)
Janine Chamberlin, UK Country Manager, Linkedin
Nik Miller, Chief Executive, Bridge Group
Sarah Atkinson, Chief Executive, Social Mobility Foundation and Department for Opportunities
Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive, Institute of Student Employers
The event took place on Zoom. A recording of this webinar can be seen below and notes and recommendations are available here.