This week the Guardian UK 300 launched, listing the top 300 employers young graduates would like to work for and detailing their thoughts on employment. As well as establishing that most graduates want to work in research and development for a top brand, it also found that most young job hunters think they're going to have to make on average 35 applications before they find a job. Given that our experts constantly reiterate the need to change your CV for each application, that's a big commitment.
Other trends showed that men valued money whilst women were more interested in job satisfaction, that nearly 70% would relocate for their job and that 80% felt they were most suited to working in a team. Meanwhile, the average starting salary was pegged at £23,000, actually slightly less than the £25,000 on offer.
So, does the reality match up to the expectation? We've gathered together some of the survey's high scorers to give you the low-down on working at the company of your dreams. Whether you want to work in marketing at Saatchi & Saatchi, or product development at Procter & Gamble, our experts will give you advice on the skills you'll need. The discussion will begin at 1pm, Wednesday 29th September.
The panel:
Richard Irwin, head of student recruitment at PWC will be online from 1pm — 2pm
Andrew Bargery, student recruitment manager at PWC will be online from 2pm — 4pm
Claire Snell, HR business partner for the UK & Ireland at Unilever
Charlotte Dean-Hughes is Talent Supply Leader for Procter & Gamble UK & Ireland and the Nordic region
Michelle Greenhalgh, client partner at Saatchi & Saatchi and in charge of their graduate scheme
Ema Saunders, head of graduate recruiment at Savills
