Graduate employability

Numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills are often cited as attributes of chemical science graduates that are most attractive to employers. But what real evidence is there to substantiate such claims? Are chemical science graduates more employable than other graduates or will this ultimately depend on the employers, whether they are part of the chemical science industries or the world of finance or human resources? What are the employment expectations of chemical scientists before and after graduation, and what areas of employment do they go into?