We know that researching careers and labour market information online can sometimes be a little daunting – how do you know if you’re looking at the latest information or if it comes from a reputable source? We’re very excited to be launching a new careers resource for schools – links4careers – which aims to make […]
Tag: LMI
Careerometer tool a good introduction to LMI for students
If you’re looking for ways to talk about LMI (labour market information) with students as part of fulfilling Gatsby Benchmark 2, there are plenty of resources to choose from, all offering something slightly different. As a school, you may buy into a programme or resource which offers LMI alongside a wide range of job descriptions […]
Fall in jobseekers suggests skills shortages post-Brexit
The number of people applying for both permanent and temporary jobs is at its lowest in 16 months according to the latest labour market figures from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation sparking fears that a post-Brexit skills shortage may have already started. While all sectors saw some demand for permanent staff despite a slowdown, engineering was the most […]
Shortage of tech skills ‘holding back UK productivity’
A survey of almost 1,500 businesses across the country has found three-quarters reported that, to varying degrees, they were facing a shortage of the tech skills they needed. The survey found that the skills most important to companies were basic computer skills (72 per cent); communicating and connecting through digital channels (71 per cent); and […]