Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates earn 4.47% more than those leaving university with a first in other subjects, according to a report from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Additionally, professionals working within science, technology and engineering occupations earn on average 19% more than the rest of the professional labour market.
Healthcare recruiter Nurture People has opened a new office in Dublin.
Following its acquisition of healthcare firm Midas Medical Recruitment, the group has appointed Brian Kenny as country manager to head its newly formed Dublin-based team.
Science recruiter CK Science has launched a ScienceJobs iPhone application, which will allow candidates to search and apply for jobs across scientific industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, oil & gas, food, environment and waste.
BAM Student Marketing has entered in to a partnership with NASES, the National Association of Student Employment Services, to launch student career site www.recruitstudents.co.uk.
The website, which goes live this week, enables employers to register to the website for free and post their job vacancies nationally, regionally or individually to university and college Jobshops.
The number of workers taking a second job has risen 90% in the last six months, according to research from PeoplePerHour.com.
Over the year the figure is up 177%.
Meet The Real Me has launched online tool e-me.
The tool enables employers to assess the personality as well as the qualifications of candidates applying for any job, anywhere in world.
IT recruiter Gibbs S3 has opened new offices in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Recruitment agencies that supply to management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture could lose out to the company’s staff referral scheme, according to the firm’s recruitment director for the UK and Ireland.
Hong Kong: certainly no junk trip
Pertemps chairman Tim Watts has been awarded £100,000 in costs after a former employee made false claims of sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation against him.