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According to ‘The Graduate Market in 2023’, recruitment by employers featured in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list jumped substantially in 2022, following a dramatic cut in graduate vacancies at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Compiled by independent research company High Fliers the report, conducted in January 2023, also forecasts more improvements to come, with the number of jobs available in 2023 expected to increase by a further 6.3 percent.

The five universities currently targeted by the largest number of the UK’s leading graduate employers are Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol and Warwick.

These institutions have attracted the most top graduate employers for university careers fairs, on-campus employer presentations, university-specific virtual events, careers service promotions and initiatives, and other locally-run publicity during 2022-2023.

Supporting students to be ready for the world of work is a fundamental aspect of the time they spend with us. Our students know they will benefit from this support, as well as from the exceptional and varied industry links across all of our schools and departments.

Etta Parkes-Firth, Director of Student Employability

The University of Birmingham’s Careers Network organises more than 300 employer events on campus each year, as well as subject specific graduate recruitment fairs and events. The network also develops a range of work experience opportunities and internships to enhance skills development and employability amongst students.

Etta Parkes-Firth, Director of Student Employability at the University of Birmingham, said: “Supporting students to be ready for the world of work is a fundamental aspect of the time they spend with us. Our students know they will benefit from this support, as well as from the exceptional and varied industry links across all of our schools and departments.

“As employment opportunities start to increase again post-pandemic, we know our students will be ready to embrace the opportunities on offer.”