Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is urging students to gain work experience during their holidays, to enhance their employability when starting their career.

Stevan Rolls, head of HR at Deloitte, says: “Companies want to employ people who have put their time to good use and gained transferable skills from their experience to date.

“Because placements with larger companies are so highly competitive, students should also apply to SMEs, or gain transferable skills from temporary work, such as bar work, gardening or even by starting their own business.  

“This would show great leadership and entrepreneurial skills as well as creative skills, drive and determination, attributes we seek at Deloitte.”