With all the doom and gloom in the press recently about graduate and young people's unemployment, I've been thinking about whether I would have bothered doing a degree in today's economy...These days, you need to have a clear idea of...Read More
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The big debate: degree vs apprenticeship
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Spring clean your CV
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Spring. The smattering of snowdrops sprouting in my local park tells me the season of change is just around the corner. So, as the long dark days of commuting in the cold come to an end, what better time to...Read More
Enjoy variety with a portfolio career
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On the train the other day I got talking to a lady who got me thinking. Bonding over our snow-hampered journey, I asked her what she did for a job. "Well," she said, "I'm a project manager three days a...Read More
Top candidates keep their finger on the pulse
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It's been a busy year. I've been juggling work responsibilities while getting to grip with fatherhood and, frankly, it's not been easy keeping up with my industry to boot. But it's just not something I, or any jobseeker, no...Read More
Can you really use transferable skills to move into a new career?
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Well, it's probably worth defining what transferable skills are before we tackle this contentious issue. They are usually described as behavioural skills that are applicable to any industry. They could be: Communication skills Ability to work with customers IT skills...Read More
Is work experience really the way in?
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Let me tell you a short, but sweet, story. Here at Totaljobs Group, we gave someone an opportunity to work for us after they volunteered to do a two week placement, free of charge. He proved himself to be committed, reliable,...Read More
Why am I here?
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A lot of recruiting managers I speak to are still astounded by the lack of research candidates do into the company they're interviewing with. Many candidates are experts at highlighting why they believe they're ideal for the role by demonstrating...Read More
The next big thing in online recruitment - miss this and you'll miss out
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I am currently trialling a piece of technology that is set to become the next big thing in sourcing candidates for roles. The technology is effectively a CV aggregator that works in parallel with the online job ads you're all...Read More
So how can I use LinkedIn to find a job?
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'Dear Career Doctor, In one of your posts you mention that LinkedIn could be a way of finding a job? Could you explain how I'd go about this?' LinkedIn is a professional social networking site (and yes,...Read More
Making the most of what you've got
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A recently published analysis on the future of employment by the Recruitment Employers Federation (REC) sets out some very interesting points to consider when looking for a new role. While the analysis covers a wide range of issues from discussions...Read More
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