Insights is the home of information, advice, opinion and best practice for those working in and around the recruitment and development of graduates and apprentices. Content is written by ISE, our members and guest experts.
How to contribute
Insights couldn’t exist without its contributors. To get involved please email clare@ise.org.uk with a synopsis of your idea.
ISE members can also pitch ideas to our forward features calendar.
We look for:
- Topics that address the needs, fears, challenges and burning questions of our audience – those working in early careers recruitment and development.
- Original content that is not overly promotional or published elsewhere.
- Research that treads new ground or identifies emerging/new trends.
- Good advice that is based on insight and that goes above and beyond the norm – new angles, interesting or unusual ideas.
- Opinion on a hot news topic, that pushes industry boundaries or offers a fresh perspective
- Case studies should be able to show the aim and process with tangible results including how challenges were overcome.
- We don’t report news – stories about a service/product must be told through an employer (member if possible) case study and a report launch should highlight insight-based recommendations that move the industry forward.
Writing guidelines
- Word count: 400-1,200 words.
- Include a short introduction, naming the author and company.
- Use short sentences and paragraphs and include sub-headings.
- Use simple language – avoid jargon.
- Check facts, quotes and data and link to the source within the copy, avoiding footnotes – include references as you write.
- Only use capital first letters for proper nouns, event and report names and job titles. Lower case first letter – graduate, government, university, employer, supplier etc.
- Avoid a call to action at the bottom – links to companies, reports and research must be relevant to the core of the article and weaved into copy.
Content is subject to approval by the Insights editorial team. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, consistency and length.
Sponsored content
If you would like more control over your content and to include clear calls to action, our sponsored content opportunities may be a great match. To advertise or sponsor content on Insights and for other paid-for opportunities visit the ISE Store.