8 articles
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher15 min read
Everything a UK SME needs to hire a graduate well in 2026: role design, current salary benchmarks, where to advertise, a fair assessment process, the legal checks and a 90-day onboarding plan.
Career AdviceMonish Meher13 min read
Five routes into work, compared side by side with current UK figures: who each one suits, what it pays, when to apply and what happens after. Plus which route employers should offer.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher11 min read
The law on intern pay in the UK, explained for employers (and useful for students): when an intern counts as a worker, the minimum wage rates from 1 April 2026, the narrow exemptions, how enforcement works and what interns and placement students are paid in practice.
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.