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Wrong Train Of Thought

Employers say graduates are too vague about the professional development they want. Margaret Kubicek reports.


Peter Flatman's first job out of university bore all the hallmarks of being a dream graduate trainee scheme for the 23-year-old high flier. As a trainee client service research executive for a top global market research agency, he was to complete a structured, externally accredited marketing programme in two to three years alongside on-the-job experience - the "wow" factor being the award of a financial bonus plus a jump in job grade and salary upon completion of the scheme. Read more...
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