Missing out on a 2.1 can seem like a disaster for graduates entering a competitive job market. But there are ways to overcome this setback, says Caroline RobertsNew graduates have been tossing their mortar boards in the air and cracking open the champagne at degree ceremonies all over the country this summer.But not everyone is celebrating. With around 60% of graduates now achieving the “gold standard” of a 2:1 or better, ending up with a Desmond (as in Tutu) can be a bit of a let down. And, although getting a third hasn’t done Carol Vorderman’s career much harm, according to recent figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, if you’ve got one you’re around two-and-a-half times more likely to be unemployed in six months’ time than someone with a top class degree. So what’s your best plan of action if you’ve missed out on the classification you were hoping for? Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
Read more…What to do if you miss out on a 2.1 degree?
