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Should I take a placement offered, or should I keep trying to find a permanent job?
Should I take a placement offered, or should I keep trying to find a permanent job? Well I know this can feel like a difficult decision, but this is likely to be the only time in your life when your financial responsibilities are such that you can take advantage of this opportunity. I know the ...
I’ve been out of work for a while and I am worried I won’t get another job!
I’ve been out of work for a while and I am worried I won’t get another job! How long is a reasonable time or what is considered to be acceptable to be out of work? And more importantly is it out of choice or not and does that make a difference? This is an issue ...
Unemployment has gone down! But what difference does that really make to you?
Unemployment has gone down! But what difference does that really make to you? We all heard on the news yesterday that unemployment has gone down by 5000 this month, but what difference does that make to me, or you? Overall unemployment has a high figure in the millions, £2.51million as of last night but is ...
A billboard, is that really the way to go?
A billboard, is that really the way to go? Well as you know we are all about ensuring you differentiate yourself, but bless Adam! So there is desire and there is desperation and the latter is being demonstrated here, which is such a shame, as I understand what Adam really was hoping to achieve, something ...
I want a Job – Where do I start?- Top 10 to do list to start you off!
I want a Job – Where do I start?- Top 10 to do list to start you off! 1. Where do you want to work? – Industry, Location, Company, Team, Job title. You need to know the answer to theses; which industry, location, company, type of team and what job title you are looking for. ...
Will A Good Degree Guarantee Me A Job?
Will a good degree guarantee me a job? The straight answer to this is NO. I know it seems harsh, but a degree, good or otherwise is a small part of what you have to offer, it is the rest of you, which counts. For some jobs a degree will be the minimum criteria and ...
My New Job Isn’t What I thought It Would Be.. What Should I do?
So you got what you thought was the job of your dreams. The selection process was tough but you got it!! The excitement, the relief and the anticipation probably don’t even begin to describe how you felt at achieving that moment. Then you start, it has all come true or has it? The training is ...
How Can I Use Social Media to Enhance My Job Search?
FaceBook, LinkedIn and Twitter are the most popular social media networks in the English-speaking world, and as such form powerful tools, you can use in your job search. The number of users on these sites is staggering: As a job hunter, you can take advantage of this exposure by creating and maintaining a professional, stylish ...
Our Take On The BBC Apprentice Finals
So Lord Sugar has decided to “play it safe” with a recruiter winning the Apprentice. In our opinion, a weak boardroom final considering the lengthy recruitment process, which I’m sure a number of competent recruiters would agree with me. Aside from the usual TV antics though, has Lord Sugar ended up with the right Apprentice? ...
Should I Tailor Every Job Application And Covering letter?
Companies and recruitment agencies both like to feel you've made an effort even if they don't get a chance to read it fully. Where you are applying to a company direct they'll be pleased to read words which they associate with their organisation and subconsciously, they will be more positive about your application
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Should I take a placement offered, or should I keep trying to find a permanent job?
Should I take a placement offered, or should I keep...
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I've been out of work for a while and I am worried I won't get another job!
I've been out of work for a while and I...
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Unemployment has gone down! But what difference does that really make to you?
Unemployment has gone down! But what difference does that really make...
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A billboard, is that really the way to go?
A billboard, is that really the way to go? Well as...
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