Employer expectations: examining the skills requirements of employers hiring creative graduates

Employers are increasingly asking for more and more requirements from creatives for entry level and graduate roles. Although universities aim to provide relevant skills and knowledge, and opportunities to gain relevant experience, it can be challenging for graduates to feel they meet these expectations, which can lead to a perceived skills gap in industry.

The Employer Expectations report examines the expressed requirements of employers - both creative and non-creative - utilising data extracted directly from graduate-level creative jobs, advertised on the targetconnect and targetjobs platforms.