25th July 2010
Report finds 25% increase in graduate unemployment

A think tank report has found a rise in graduate unemployment of 25% last year.

According to the BBC, the findings from the Higher Education Policy Institute state that graduates out of work (aged under 24) increased by 25% last year, with males making up 17.2% of the unemployed number, and women accounting for 11.2%.

However despite there being larger numbers of male graduates currently out of work, the research found that men typically earn higher salaries than women, achieving on average 50% more money when first employed, and 30% more after three years.

Possible workplace discrimination has been partly blamed for this difference, as the research found that women generally perform better than men at university. A marked difference in career choices is also expected to affect the salaries between men and women.

Graduates currently out of work can contact rd resourcing for help finding hospitality work and catering jobs, for both temporary and permanent roles.

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