Why first time exam passes matter  Alex Miller takes a look at
why both employers and academics place such emphasis on the
ability of trainees to pass their exams at the first time of
asking.  The jobs market is a tough environment in which to
shine, with employers using ever-stricter criteria to filter
down trainee applications to find the right candidate. As a
result, from an employer point of view, it has arguably never
been so crucial to try to achieve first time exam passes.  It is
perhaps more important to avoid resits than achieve top marks,
certainly as you progress through your career.  Employers can be
put off by trainees taking a long time to complete their course
and are increasingly unlikely to pay for retakes, while getting
ever tighter with study leave. If they do offer study leave or
fund courses they want to be confident that you’ll pass first
time.   » Register now     Wonder if George Osbourne  justsotax
| | Permalink  passed first time, as it seems even with his
academic qualifications and