As competition for graduate jobs increases, the need to stand out from other candidates has become more important than ever. Gaining a degree is only a starting point. Students need to demonstrate they possess that something extra and will be able to hit the ground running when embarking on their graduate careers.
Sir Digby Jones, the director general of the CBI said in the 2004/5 Prospects directory: "A degree alone is not enough. Employers are looking for more than just technical skills and knowledge of a degree discipline. They particularly value skills such as communication, team working and problem-solving. Job applicants who can demonstrate that they have developed these skills will have a real advantage."
The emphasis on employability is thankfully now in vogue with universities, businesses and government. But the idea that students must be ready for the world of work as soon as they leave the confines of their campus is far from new.
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