A recent survey of UK graduates has revealed that 34% have claimed jobseekers allowance since graduating whilst 21% have been looking for work for as long as 12 months. Almost a fifth (19%) have applied for more than 100 jobs and many as a quarter (25%) have not been invited to a single interview. A difficult picture is painted when put together, suggesting reasons as to why 46% of those surveyed would move abroad for a graduate job.

Furthermore, 42% of those polled state the education system has not prepared them adequately for the jobs market, while 41% would not choose their course again now they are actively looking for a job.