Pay and Progression for Graduates 2008

Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction and summary

An outline of the latest findings on graduate pay and progression with summary findings on starting salaries, recruitment forecasts for 2008 and other significant findings

Chapter 2 – Graduate recruitment

An analysis of the number of graduates recruited in 2006 and 2007 and expectations for 2008

Chapter 3 – Recruitment policy: attraction and selection

An in-depth look at the methods employed to attract and select graduates, including golden hellos, interest-free loans and our latest findings on recruitment methods

Chapter 4 – 2007 starting salaries

Last year’s starting salaries analysed by sector, as well as functional premia

Chapter 5 – Qualifications and location

Details of additional payments including London and regional variations as well as premia for postgraduate qualifications and relevant work experience

Chapter 6 – 2008 starting salaries

A rundown of the 2008 salary rates by named employer and other pay planning information

Chapter 7 – Salary progression and retention

Analysis of the pay progression arrangements and retention rates and salaries of graduates recruited three and five years ago

Chapter 8 – Sponsorship, work placements and vacation work

Sandwich-year work, vacation jobs and student sponsorship in focus including details of bursaries, industrial placement and vacation work rates