October 2009 Archives

The devil is in the detail!

I would like to expand upon a recent blog by my colleague Rebecca over at Totaljobs covering the importance of making the right first impressions when applying for a role.    What I am about to say my sound petty...Read More
The internet has brought instant gratification in many shapes and forms: Shopping orders that arrive the next day, albums you can play within seconds of buying them, immediate answers to pretty much any question you can think of. But is...Read More

Andrew gets the interviews, Muhammed doesn't

Shocking evidence of race discrimination in recruitment procedures have just been published by the government.As part of an investigation, the Department for Work and Pensions sent out nearly 3,000 job applications to employers in the private, public and voluntary sectors....Read More

Temping is not just for Christmas

  Taking on a Christmas temp role may not only be the answer to your short term dilemma: it could get your foot in the door, and lead to a permanent role. Despite the recession, lots of companies are starting to...Read More

Which is the best political party for jobseekers?

We're approaching the end of party conference season, with just Tory leader David Cameron's big speech to come. Voters are now a little bit more clued up on what the three main political parties would offer them if they are...Read More

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