Employment fair looks to attract returning graduates

There'll be representatives from up to 60 businesses and organisations present

Students and young professionals will have the opportunity to consider a job on the Isle of Man.

The Graduate and Young Professional Fair is back for a fourth year later this month (27 March).

The aim is to promote the Island and showcase to students what's on offer here.

There'll be representatives from up to 60 businesses and organisations present.

Paragon Recruitment will also provide specialist ‘career-ready’ support, including a CV clinic, interview and coaching tips, personal branding and employability skills advice.

Debbie Scrimshaw, Director at Paragon Recruitment said: ‘We’re delighted to be working alongside Locate Isle of Man once again for this year’s event. Our experience at the 2023 Graduate and Young Professional Fair was extremely positive!

"The event not only introduced us to a number of high calibre graduates, it provided valuable conversations and resulted in a number of active graduate job seekers registered on the day, who we have been delighted to assist.

"'Since last year’s event, we've helped a number of returning graduates directly through placements and through advice for direct applications.’ Following the 2023 post-event survey, 78% of attendee respondents stated they were now more aware of the opportunities available as a result of the event, with 50% of attendee respondents reporting they were more likely to seek permanent employment in the Isle of Man, as a direct result of the attending.

"To date, over 20 hires have been made as a direct result of businesses meeting attendees at last year’s event, with continued interest and applications from Graduates in the UK, for vacancies in the healthcare and education sectors."

Ann Corlett MHK, Political Member for Locate Isle of Man added: ‘I'm delighted to see the career zone at the Graduate and Young Professional Fair continuing to support young people by equipping them with real-life, practical skills and knowledge, all of which are so important in the world of work today.

The Isle of Man Graduate and Young Professional Fair returns on 27 March 2024 at the Comis Golf Club in Santon.

To find out more or to reserve a FREE ticket, visit www.locate.im/gradfair