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
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Spring clean your CV
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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
How will young people ever break into the workplace?
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Is the end of compulsory retirement another nail in the coffin for new entrants to the job market? It's easy to understand why this move has been welcomed by many older workers. Those wanting to work past 65 with no...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
A really interesting survey was released this week which showed that knowledge of a second language came second only to IT in a list of desirable skills for job candidates.A poll of 500 employers by the National Centre for Languages...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
Which is the best political party for jobseekers?
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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
Optimise your CV and get yourself seen
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The future of recruitment is changing. Relatively recent advances in technology have ushered in a more proactive atmosphere within recruitment and candidates need to be aware of what this means and how to take advantage of this change. Over the...Read More
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