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How to escape being pigeon-holed by employers

Nobody likes to be pigeonholed, particularly graduates, according to research by Common Purpose. The leadership development organisation has found that one in five high-fliers feel they have been forced to specialise too early in their careers by their employers.

Global HR consultancy DDI agrees that graduates should gain a good mix of experience when trying to reach the top. Today's university-leavers need a "360-degree vision", insists Lucy McGee, director of DDI UK. "They need to gain experience on all key functions before progressing to leadership status," she explains.

So how can graduates get this rounded experience' Fortunately, says McGee, a growing number of employers are recognising that a flexible approach to graduate training - and beyond - not only benefits employees but enables the company to gain the best from its workforce and produce the strongest future leaders.
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