Which graduates find jobs most easily? And who's earning the big money?

By Rebecca Ratcliffe. Good news for students: chances of getting a job are rising. But some sectors are hiring more people – and paying higher salaries – than others. There hasn't been much good news for university-leavers over the past four years, but it looks like things might be about to change. A survey released last week found that nine in 10 graduates of the class of 2008-09 have found work, despite graduating at the onset of the economic crisis. And, this summer, a survey of the 100 largest graduate employers also suggested that recruitment is on the mend. The number of vacancies being advertised is up 4.6% according to the survey, which – although below pre-recession levels – is the highest rate seen since 2008. More...