Stand out from the graduate crowd to find employment

Press release issued: 8 April 2010



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Internships can help graduates stand out from the crowd, gain confidence and satisfaction from making a real difference to a local business

Young people who graduated in 2008 and 2009 have had a really hard time finding employment and in a few months things will get even harder as the 2010 influx of graduates comes onto the employment market.

Danica Smith, who graduated with a first class degree in Marketing from Anglia Ruskin University and lives in Chelmsford, did an internship at Rose of Colchester.
Danica said:

"I have found the internship to be more beneficial than my actual degree as it has given me the experience, knowledge, responsibilities and understanding I need to be successful in the workplace, no matter what industry I decide to pursue."

Another graduate Martin Miller, who studied Business Studies at the University of Lincoln and lives in Huntingdon, secured an internship with Bartram Associates Ltd in 2009.

Martin commented:

"My internship taught me so much and I would highly recommend it to all students. Not only does it provide you with valuable experience, it is very rewarding to be given the chance to make a real difference to a local business."

Anglia Ruskin University's Graduate Internship Programme has 16 Essex companies registered and waiting for enthusiastic graduates to start work. Internship projects last twelve weeks and the graduate is paid a wage of £250 per week with no tax or NI to pay.


Endorsing the credentials of the scheme, Lynsey McCulloch, Business Administration Manager at Anglia Ruskin University's Graduate Internship Office, said:

"I know from experience how frustrating it is to miss out on jobs because you don't have the relevant experience and these days it's even tougher. We want to see as many graduates as possible getting into graduate-level employment and this scheme will help improve their chances. "

To apply for an internship email your CV or call 0845 196 3177.
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