Aug 12 2008
I’ve noticed articles posted recently on some great CV blunders to avoid (orientated more for executives though) - if I recall there was also an interesting insert on our blog some time in June about how to answer particularly tough interview questions. I thought I’d just bring things back to basics for those new to the job hunting scene.
Jul 15 2008
By the end of the year the UK will be extending maternity leave to 12 months (statutory maternity pay will extended to 39 wks) from the current 9months. Expecting mums get 90% usual salary for 6 weeks & then on a reduced rate for another 33 weeks at max of £112.75/week. Flexible working hours will be extended till the youngest offspring has reached 16.
Jul 14 2008
In many countries (especially those experiencing slowing economic climates) employers are seeking more & more ways in which to gain increasing value out of their companies & businesses. Additionally there is an increasing amount of student labour ripe for exploitation.
Jul 09 2008
Research done by Universum on behalf of Fortune Magazine have listed a top ten most desirable employers. The poll consisted of MBA students and graduates from a number of recognised institutions being asked about companies they would want to be a employed by the most. Here were some of the results:
Jul 07 2008
6 things executives have in their CV’s but shouldn’t:
1. A focal “goal” statement:
Essentially the decision makers do not care about what you want. Rather than leading your CV with a proclamation of what you expect & want from the job, focus on delivering a powerful brand statement of what it is you will be doing for them.
Jul 04 2008
Many executives every year find out just how detrimental a bad CV can be on ones career. It’s essential that your CV be the one that stands out of the crowd – and by crowd we mean the hundreds of other CV’s hiring decision makers are forced to review ad nauseam.