As part of the annual EmpFest activities, taking part on the 13 October, 17.30-18.30, our keynote speaker is ,Stephen Isherwood, CEO of the Institute of Student Employers who will talk through what is going on in the graduate labour market.  The Institute of Student Employers, formerly the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), is the UK’s leading independent voice for student employers, representing the majority of major graduate recruiters in the UK.

There is no doubt the jobs market is tough and will remain so for at least another 12 months. But did you know that employers still filled over three quarters of their graduate vacancies in 2020? Stephen Isherwood, CEO of the Institute of Student Employers, will share his insights on how employers have responded to Covid-19 and the steps you take to make sure you have a good story to tell recruiters.

The event will be a short presentation, followed by a question and answer session, hosted by James Corbin, Head of Careers and Employability for the University of Kent. This is a great opportunity for students and staff alike to better understand the current graduate labour market.

To book, students should reserve a place on the Event webpage  and staff should email careerhelp@kent.ac.uk