Elite universities lose hiring edge

Elite universities lose hiring edge as tech employers prioritise job-ready grads

Tech employers are placing less weight on university prestige and greater emphasis on practical skills and workplace readiness when hiring graduates, according to new research highlighting a major shift in tech hiring priorities across the UK. The latest report from mthree surveyed C-suite, director, and HR manager-level IT leaders within medium to large UK enterprises. It found that almost two-fifths (39%) of employers now consider graduates fr…

Elite universities lose hiring edge

A report from mthree has found that tech employers are placing less weight on university prestige and greater emphasis on practical skills and workplace read