16 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.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher12 min read
Apprenticeship funding for small and medium employers changed again in 2026. Here is what you pay, what you can claim, what the apprentice must earn and how to hire one, step by step.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher11 min read
A free, fill-in Word template for writing a graduate job description, with section-by-section guidance, skills-based wording, salary advice and a complete worked example.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher10 min read
A line-by-line breakdown of what a graduate hire costs a UK SME in 2026/27, with the current National Insurance and pension rules, a fully worked £28,000 example, and agency, job board and GradWorx pricing side by side.
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.
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.
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.