1. Plotr Roadshow - London Samuel Gordon, AGR Research Analyst Tuesday 8 th March Setting the Scene: Key Student Market Trends

2. Employers increased opportunities in 2015 13.7% increase in vacancies 10 out of 13 sectors are growing Growth across the board – large & small firms 3.7% increase in starting salaries Source: AGR 2015 Annual Survey.

3. There are opportunities in all regions Source: HESA statistics for 2013/14 UK-domiciled leavers from higher education.

4. Preparing students for these will help Source: AGR 2015 Annual Survey. Share of employers that use these tests when selecting candidates. Psychometric tests may be online tests.

5. Did you know… 71% of AGR employer members don’t stipulate a degree discipline

6. Skills mix

7. Here are nine key skills to focus on

8. What do employers want? An ability to work collaboratively with teams of people Excellent communication skills: both speaking and listening A high degree of drive and resilience An understanding of the political, economic, commercial issues affecting an organisation An ability to embrace multiple perspectives and challenge thinking A capacity to develop new skills and behaviours according to role requirements A high degree of self-awareness An ability to form professional networks An openness to and respect for a range of perspectives A willingness to play an active role in society at a local, national and sometimes international level.

9. Or put more simply… Can work with and get things done with other people Practical intelligence to think through problems clearly and deliver solutions A passion for their chosen industry/career The resilience to do difficult – sometimes dull – work in challenging, changing circumstances

10. Encourage them to break a few eggs

11. Encourage graduates to think long-term

12. Prepare them for career-long learning