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Despite rising number of graduates and a struggling economy hitting recruitment, the graduate jobs market has remained relatively resilient.
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It shows that major employers are still investing in graduate recruitment schemes and that the jobs market is still expanding - but it also shows tougher times on pay.
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And recruitment is a tough act in a tight lending market.
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But some employers' groups, such as the Forum of Private Business, suggest the new rules will make the labour market less flexible, and job creation and recruitment will suffer.
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Recruitment firms have reported the strongest performance in the Scottish jobs market since May 2011, prompting hopes that Scotland's economy is entering a period of growth.
BBC: Scottish jobs market in 'growth period'
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But, if during the recruitment process, you make it clear to an employee, that while you do offer market-competitive compensation, you look beyond just the dollars, and then dive into details.
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Meanwhile, in a separate study, online recruiter Totaljobs analysed their recruitment records for the past year, and the results paint a picture of a highly competitive jobs market.
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He notes that the company has mostly been doing lateral hires in the U.S. market, but plans to seek new hires on U.S. campuses in the coming recruitment season.
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