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Great to see the announcement for the sector vision for creative industries last week. The sector can only prosper with investment in YP. My @EmploymtStudies blog: Creative education: new government funding is welcome - but does it go far enough? employment-studies.co.uk/news/creative-…

Our annual #YouthVoiceCensus checks how young people are faring. This year, over 4,000 young people aged 11-30 took part. The findings are recommended for all employers, policy makers, and youth-centred organisations. Read the full report - ow.ly/43sA50KAgql

🚨We are recruiting! Are you a highly organised administrator who can provide project support to research managers throughout the duration of their research? Can you assist with the effective running of IES? Flex/part time supported. Apply by Wednesday! employment-studies.co.uk/vacancy/projec…

We are recruiting! Are you a highly organised administrator who can provide project support to research managers throughout the duration of their research? Can you assist with the effective running of the Institute? Flex/part time supported. Apply below! employment-studies.co.uk/vacancy/projec…

🚨We're recruiting! IES is offering a full-time, 6-month paid internship with potential hybrid flexibility and the chance to explore a career in applied social research around employment policy & HR management. Full details below, deadline is 11th July. bit.ly/3zA8Ixd

❗️Last chance to register for today's #DigitDebates talk from @ZahiraJaser and @DPetrakaki❗️ How do asynchronous video interviews affect young job seekers? Come along and find out more about their research. 👉Register: digit-research.org/event/automati…

2 days left to have your say! The Youth Voice Census closes at midnight tomorrow, 31st May - there are only two days left for you to add your voice! Share your thoughts on study, work and life at: youthemployment.org.uk/youth-voice-ce… #YouthVoiceCensus #AddYourVoice

🚨New research! Our interim report with @BMGResearch for @educationgovuk looks at the experiences of Early Career #Teachers, #mentors and induction #tutors of the first term of the two-year provider-led Early Career Framework training programme. Read here: bit.ly/39WTpnG

New research! The ReAct Partnership is a new industry-led community supporting continuous improvement in the Restart programme. This report looks at what works with engaging employers and using employer insights to support better collaboration. Read here: restartreact.co.uk/research

Want to start a career in research? Come and work for us as a Research Assistant in Careers and Employability. Closing date: 31.05.22 buff.ly/3MX6mw0

We've just officially launched our Trials Unit! Bringing together expertise across IES, it's dedicated to supporting organisations to test & evaluate new approaches & apply evidence of what works. Trials lead @anneka_brighton explains more in her blog: bit.ly/3OBxpyq

In March we published 10 research outputs (totalling 15 reports) and 4 blogs, covering topics ranging from refugee employment support to evaluations of early years interventions. Get all our research by signing up to our newsletter - mailing later today. bit.ly/3tTVLuZ

Building entrepreneurial skills Improving future employability Providing live industry experience A report by @CreativePEC looks at the value of creative education bit.ly/3GxGzXu #ConversationsThatMatter

Given the recent economic, social & political issues facing the UK, encouraging more diversity in research and policy-making is more important than ever. If you're an undergraduate considering working in the think tank sector then this webinar is for you! niesr.ac.uk/events/working…

New research from @CreativePEC + @ace_national w/ @employmtstudies, involving 7,000+ teachers, finds creative subject teachers lead the way in preparing students for employment The PEC is @ahrcpress funded. 1/3 Download: bit.ly/3HkNR2c

It was inspiring to hear about the ways creative subject teachers work with students and professionals to develop their skills - you can read more here.

🚨 Survey participation request! As part of our @WrkAfterLockdwn research we are gathering information about the transitions which employers & employees are making during Covid. Please share your own experiences & work preferences to inform our research. bit.ly/3KukX1C

The new world of job interviews: where you sit alone & try to emote at a screen, & don't know whether a human or an algorithm will judge you. These are now v popular with employers; they need to know how dehumanising it feels to be on the other side. ft.com/content/a81245…

Do job interviews make you nervous? Imagine if it was done by AI... Researchers from @SussexUBusiness & @EmploymtStudies warn that young jobseekers are left feeling confused, dehumanised & exhausted by automated recruitment systems. @FinancialTimes ow.ly/lzA350GZrL0