AGCAS issues warning over employment prospects
28 March 2008 17:54
A representative from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) has issued a warning in relation to the employment prospects of graduates.
The chief executive of AGCAS, Margaret Dane, believes that there are no particular types of course which will ensure recruitment after the completion of university.
"Students and their parents often believe that having a 'business' or 'management' degree is a passport to a good job, but so many other factors come into play," said Ms Dane.
"A well-motivated history graduate with some good work experience may be preferable to mediocre business graduates who think their degree is enough."
Ms Dane also observed that many arts and humanities-orientated courses equip students with a number of necessary skills liked by employers, such as communication abilities and a broad education.
She also noted that graduates from such degrees are often more flexible.
The chief executive of AGCAS, Margaret Dane, believes that there are no particular types of course which will ensure recruitment after the completion of university.
"Students and their parents often believe that having a 'business' or 'management' degree is a passport to a good job, but so many other factors come into play," said Ms Dane.
"A well-motivated history graduate with some good work experience may be preferable to mediocre business graduates who think their degree is enough."
Ms Dane also observed that many arts and humanities-orientated courses equip students with a number of necessary skills liked by employers, such as communication abilities and a broad education.
She also noted that graduates from such degrees are often more flexible.
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