
Is your LinkedIn profile photo affecting your chances of being hired?
Jo Ellen Grzyb, psychotherapist and director at Impact Factory, discusses how LinkedIn profile photos set expectations before candidates ever meet employers.

Jo Ellen Grzyb, psychotherapist and director at Impact Factory, discusses how LinkedIn profile photos set expectations before candidates ever meet employers.

Almost half (47.0%) said they would choose a small business to support their employer, not just for security.

One in five graduates gave up before applying, according to a survey from Careerminds UK.

The roles will be in construction, health and social care and hospitality.

The firm will run a year-in-industry programme for university students, offering nine-month placements starting in September 2026.

The purpose-built academy combines technical workshops, classrooms and simulated showroom environments.

Analysis from Careerminds UK found sales and commercial roles were the most open about pay.

The division will cover full-time, part-time and fixed-term positions.

Around three quarters of the new members are aged 30 or under, with four in 10 in their 20s, one in three in their 30s and about 5% in their teens.

Data showed that Cambridge offered the most entry-level job openings in the country, with three graduate positions advertised for every 10 residents.

Dr Jasmine Escalera, expert at MyPerfectCV, said: “Net Zero isn’t just creating new roles, it’s reshaping the definition of job security."

Owen Morgan, managing director at INTOO UK & Ireland, said candidates need to be more strategic and structured in their approach.
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