Fresh graduates admit to being very stressed when job hunting.

A study revealed seven out of ten felt stressed looking for work while 80 percent turned to friends, family or Facebook for help.

The research by recruitment consultants Just IT also found just 62 percent of students felt their CVs or application forms best reflected their ability. Nearly 90 percent would have appreciated more tailored advice on the job application process before leaving university.

Sunil Duggal, MD of Just IT Recruitment, is not surprised students are turning to their peers for advice about their career paths.

"There is a real lack of advice being offered to students while at university, despite nearly nine in ten graduates demanding more personalised advice from their careers services. Fuelled by their nerves and lack of university support, students are looking for alternative options to help them progress."

"Degrees alone do not guarantee a job. It is up to universities to ensure that they also equip students with the necessary basic skills for the world of work, as well as offering them with tailored advice on how to kick-start their career – starting with the application and interview process," concluded Duggal.

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