Two in five graduates jobless six months after degree

Two out of five graduates are still looking for work six months after completing their degree, with some still job hunting after a year, according to new research.

A survey of 676 graduates by jobs website totaljobs.com found that a third were applying for more than 20 vacancies every month. Many were travelling 35 miles for a job interview, while almost half of those polled said they regretted not studying a more vocational subject.