Getting a university degree was once seen as a useful path to a lucrative career. Yet high tuition fees are deterring many, especially given that employers are increasingly looking beyond academics, instead considering a range of other factors. So is the traditional degree a thing of the past?

Over half of Americans aged 18-29 use a smartphone when job hunting, whether to browse roles or send resumes. But JobFlare offers a different way to search and apply for a career, using gamification to learn a person’s strengths and interests, then matching them up with personalised listings.

With austerity in full swing, unemployment is a closely watched statistic. The debate often focuses on the economic consequences for individuals or the public purse, or on the psychological effects, such as depression. But one study is exploring how deeper beliefs about wealth may change too.

Crowdsourcing app Job Spotter is designed to bring offline job postings online. Initially launched in the US and Australia by job site Indeed, the service has now made it to the UK. By increasing the visibility of local opportunities, it hopes to make it easier for job-seekers to find work.