Founder & CEO, GradWorx
Michael is the Founder and CEO of GradWorx, bringing together experience across entrepreneurship, graduate recruitment, and future-of-work strategy. Michael is a seasoned technology entrepreneur having founded and scaled several tech start-ups in the UK.
Through GradWorx, Michael is focused on helping transform and modernise graduate recruitment by creating stronger connections between graduates, SMEs, startups, and growing employers across the UK. His work increasingly centres around early careers, workforce planning, salary transparency, and the future impact of AI on careers and recruitment.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan13 min read
Are your job requirements narrowing your graduate talent pool? Discover why hiring for skills, capability and potential can uncover stronger candidates.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan12 min read
Discover how AI could transform graduate recruitment by making hiring more efficient and helping graduates and employers discover opportunities and talent they might otherwise miss.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan10 min read
Why do great employers struggle to attract graduates? Explore the graduate visibility gap, employer branding, SME recruitment and better talent discovery.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan8 min read
Discover the five trends reshaping graduate recruitment, from AI and skills based hiring to employer visibility, and what they mean for UK employers.
Career AdviceMichael Horrigan8 min read
Your degree doesn't define your career. Discover how transferable skills can open more graduate career opportunities and why employers recruit capability, not just degree titles.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan6 min read
Many SMEs offer outstanding graduate careers but struggle to attract candidates because graduates don't know they exist. Discover how Employer Story helps SMEs become visible and attract graduate talent.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan5 min read
Many of the UK's best graduate opportunities aren't hidden because they don't exist, they're hidden because graduates don't know where to find them. Visibility is one of the biggest challenges in graduate recruitment.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan9 min read
Understand the key differences between internships and work placements in the UK, including salaries, career benefits, graduate job outcomes, and which option is right for you.
Career AdviceMichael Horrigan7 min read
Discover why work experience, internships, and placements are becoming increasingly important for graduate employability in 2026, and what students and employers can learn.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan7 min read
Many SMEs delay graduate hiring to reduce risk. Discover why internships, work placements, and graduate talent can help build stronger future workforces and long-term business growth.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan8 min read
Discover why Summer Internships and Work Placements help SMEs reduce hiring risk, build future talent pipelines, strengthen workforce planning, and develop AI-ready teams.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan7 min read
Learn how SMEs can hire graduates successfully, reduce hiring risk, build talent pipelines, and attract early career talent in the UK.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan6 min read
Explore UK graduate salary trends for 2026, including average starting salaries, industry comparisons, regional differences, and what graduates should realistically expect.
CV & InterviewMichael Horrigan6 min read
A practical UK graduate CV guide: the ideal structure, what employers look for in 10 seconds, common mistakes to avoid, and how to stand out without years of experience.