TOP NEWS OF TODAY!

In light of today's A-level results and newly graduated Uni leavers, we thought we would share with you some of today's best news and info on the web... (Not to mention this blog of course!)

• BBC News: The bright pupils who shun university http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-10926532  If you, like these guys in this article, are considering not heading to university this year, take a look at this website for some alternative ideas and advice: http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/

Along with some job hunting hints and tips, our very own GradGuide2010 also gives you some choices to consider; including travel and volunteering. Suitable for school and uni leavers alike - if you would like a full copy please email us.

• Looking for a professional services career? Want some advice on the recruitment process? Take a look at the graduate forum KPMG are running: http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/Graduates/VirtualChat_(5393).aspx?pg=5393 Every Monday and Wednesday you can tap into their expertise and find out what it really takes to succeed.
• The Guardian has a lot of in-depth coverage, including a report on record breaking results 97.6% pass rate! Well done all of you.

We'll keep this page updated throughout today with more news. In the meantime some amusing and inspirational Tweets from Twitter space for you:

@ArmyofDave Don't worry about the results, kids. I failed A-level maths. I have been working in financial services for 10 years. Nobody's noticed.

@StockportLINk Good luck to everyone getting A-Level Results today. If you want something interesting for your CV, why not join the LINk & get involved?

@ajcarr123 this time last year I was getting my #a-level results. Now I'm counting down the days till I move back into #uni for my second year =]

@GraduateFog I see Sainsbury's has opened 15 new grad schemes for 2011, plus paid placements. Think they read my Guardian piece? ; ) http://ow.ly/2rgps

@grahamallcott Congrats to everyone picking up A-levels today. And don't listen to all the old moaners saying they're too easy. U know how hard u worked!

@CareerAcadsUK Good luck to all Career Academy students getting exam results today! Let us know what you plan to do next info@careeracademies.org.uk

@KPMGRecruitment Following the news about the #Audit Commission, #graduates intending to join please be aware we still have vacancies available for 2010/2011

@therealgokwan GOOD LUCK EVERYONE WHO IS GETTING A LEVEL RESULTS TODAY X


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