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'Tough jobs market' for graduates

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The expansion of universities has left too many graduates chasing too few jobs, say critics.

There are now twice as many graduates as there were in the mid-1990s.

One recruitment firm estimates that 300,000 students will enter the labour market this summer with leading companies only looking to fill 30,000 positions. Keith Doyle reports.

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