We’ve had three announcements this week that paint a worrying picture for the job prospects of young people. First, the job search website Adzuna published figures showing that the number of graduate vacancies fell to 8,383 in June, down 46 per cent on the year and down 84 per cent from their 2017 peak. Second, a Lancaster

Just 8,383 vacancies for graduates were advertised last month, according to recruitment website Adzuna - down 45.6 per cent on the same month a year earlier.

In a blow to the confidence of job-seekers, many are being screened out even before their applications are seen by a human.