Thre quarters of employers now require 2:1 degree

06 July, 2010

Intense competition for graduate jobs means that more than three quarters of employers require at least a 2:1 degree grade, a survey suggests. 

The Association of Graduate Recruiters says there are more graduates chasing fewer jobs - with vacancies down by 7%.  Applications have soared, with an average of 69 people chasing each graduate job.  Read the full BBC article