According to a recent survey of 2140 UK businesses and 813 graduates, 54 per cent of the graduates believed that had the appropriate skills for their first job, compared with 37 per cent of employers. There was also a marked difference as to where the responsibility for skills development lies; 58 per cent of graduates said it was up to the individual whereas 76 per cent of businesses went for the employers.

Source: Graduate Market Trends Autumn 2005