46 graduates chase each job vacancy

Around 46 graduates are applying for every job this year as competition for the best roles remains fierce, according to new research.

A report suggests that job prospects have improved for those leaving university this summer, with a rise in the number of graduate positions available. But it warns that top employers are still receiving high numbers of applications for every role on offer, with some firms, such as consumer goods and media companies being sent more than 100 applications for each position.%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%