Latest Regional Blog Entries

Keeping it private

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:14:00 GMT

Recent news from the BBC has suggested that the private sector holds better career prospects for those on the look out for a job. A survey of 600... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Regeneration for the Birmingham nation

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:06:00 GMT

It’s encouraging to see Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region going through some exciting developments over the next couple of years, des... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

“A vote for me is a vote for…”

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:58:00 GMT

It’s an important time in the lead up to the General Election this week to see whether Labour will stay in power, or whether Conservative or Libera... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Route to recovery

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:02:00 GMT

The West Midlands has had to deal with a lot of bad press because of the recession, after being named as the region with the highest unemployment f... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

West Midlands defies unemployment figures with exclusive graduate sales jobs

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:10:00 GMT

Grad Central the West Midlands recruitment specialist helped to tackle unemployment in the region head on by inviting graduates to attend its ‘Grad... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

The sweet escape

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:24:00 GMT

The ‘sweet tooth’ businesses of the Midlands have been in the public eye for the past 12 months, with one in particular swamping both the local and... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Celebrating diversity in the City

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:19:00 GMT

It has been officially announced that Birmingham is in the running to host the 2013 City of Culture festivities against Londonderry, Sheffield and ... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Is experience worth more than an immediate job vacancy?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:24:00 GMT

We are now hitting that time of year where final year graduates will be completing exams, essays and dissertation projects before graduating in the s... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

SMEs shine as local economy recovers

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:20:00 GMT

A new year and a fresh start for many, as we have been reassured by the Government that we are now officially out of the recession. For some business... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | Regional

GRADUATE JOB MARKET IMPROVING IN 2010

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Graduate job prospects are to rise exponentially in 2010 according to results released by research analysts High Fliers. After two years of the... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | Graduate | Regional

Is sales a worthy career for a graduate?

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:57:00 GMT

Sales is often a dirty word with graduates looking to secure their first or next career break, it’s a common misconception ... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Going it alone…

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:03:00 GMT

Businesses in the West Midlands have an integral part to play when it comes to employing the best in graduate talent from the region. Back in Febru... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Regional

Building blocks for the creative sector

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:53:00 GMT

For those of you feeling that the state of the jobs market is pretty unsteady and unpredictable right now, an announcement earlier this year might ... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Update: St Basil's Sleep Out

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:01:00 GMT

The intrepid fund-raisers from Grad Central overcame gale force winds and heavy rain that engulfed Birmingham last Friday night to raise £440.14... more details
Categor(ies): Regional

St Basils Sleep Out

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Four members of the Grad Central team will be attending a corporate sleep out under the stars but on the streets of Digbeth in Birmingham this weeken... more details
Categor(ies): Regional

Region’s businesses get funding they deserve

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:21:00 GMT

At a time where every penny counts, a recent article in the Birmingham Post highlights that businesses in the region should be getting all the financ... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | Regional

Brown backs young Britain in Birmingham

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Gordon Brown recently visited St. Andrew’s Stadium at Birmingham City Football Club this month to promote the government’s new Backing Young Britain ... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Proactive students confident about their job future

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:29:00 GMT

According to a recent article released today, Half of students are actively working in their industry of choice this summer to keep their CVs fresh a... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Home is where the Heart of England is

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:39:00 GMT

Clive Owen, Lenny Henry, Neville Chamberlain, Ozzy Osbourne and William Shakespeare are just a few of the iconic figures that were born and bred in t... more details
Categor(ies): General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

SWATTING UP ON BEING THE PERFECT GRADUATE

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:28:00 GMT

A recent article on Guardian’s website, ‘The art of graduating in a recession’ streses the ups and downs for those graduates leaving university this ... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional

Finishing touches...

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:26:00 GMT

It's getting close to the release of Grad Centrals fancy new website. We've all been working hard getting the last few features all working, recordin... more details
Categor(ies): Employer | General recruitment | Graduate | Regional