According to a recent survey by High Fliers Research, 10.2% of students graduating from UK universities this summer plan to seek job opportunities abroad. This marks a significant increase from 7.8% two years ago, highlighting the challenging job market for new graduates. Martin Birchall, founder of High Fliers, noted that the current job prospects are the worst in 30 years, with only 27% of students having secured employment for September. This figure is a stark decline from previous years, where around 35 to 40% of graduates had jobs lined up. The survey, which included over 15,000 students from 30 universities, revealed that many graduates are actively engaging with employers and participating in career activities. However, the number of graduate roles available has plummeted from 180,000 four years ago to just 50,000 last year, leading to fierce competition. The findings coincide with a report by Alan Milburn, which highlights a youth unemployment crisis costing the UK £125 billion annually, urging for immediate action to prevent a 'lost generation' of young people.