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Jun 12 2009

Five Jobs in Demand Online

jobs-increaseRecruitment has moved largely towards the online arena. If you’re a school leaver or are looking to re-qualify in order to ensure that you get decent work then this list of jobs in demand online is just for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re more technically orientated or prefer to be creative; there is something here for you. Just because there’s not a lot of money about, it doesn’t mean you’ll suffer simply because you prefer research to a more active role. And if your main attribute is your ability to work with people, don’t dismiss what’s up for offer online.

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Jun 09 2009

How to write a CV?

stand-outIt’s amazing how many different variations of CV’s are out there. The reality is you want to keep it simple and to the point - and most of all memorable. Below is what I recommend you structure your CV like. In our current employment climate where jobseekers out number actual jobs, it’s become even more important when applying - you make sure to present your details in the best way possible.

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May 22 2009

Finding holiday and vacation jobs.

teens-and-graduatesMany graduates or even teens use their holidays and vacation time to find employment. Often the work helps with savings for a car, university expenses and of course some funny money for social outings and gatherings. Some unfortunate teens will also find themselves job hunting to lend a hand with household expenses at home especially with flailing economies around the world worsening month by month.

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May 15 2009

Uk minimum wage increase.

minimum-wage-increaseThe escalating food and energy bills are putting pressure on household finances around the world. In the UK it’s just been announced that the minimum wage will rise to £5.73 in October. This is a 3.8% rise from £5.52 - for 18 to 21-year-olds the rate will be £4.77, up from £4.60, while 16 to 17-year-olds will get £3.53, up from £3.40.

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May 11 2009

Mexican swine flu and rising unemployment - is it time for panic?

 mexican-swine-fluUnemployment in Britain will continue to rise for at least another three years, according to a leading economic consultancy, as official figures out on Wednesday are expected to show another large jump in the number of jobless. Akin to the Mexican swine flu outbreak the rise in unemployment seems pandemic at best - however it is also wise to draw similarities between the media sensationalism and illogical fears that both the unemployment crisis, and the Mexican swine flu outbreak, have encouraged. 

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Apr 30 2009

Google Launch USA Unemployment Public Data Graphs!

google-jpeg-for-ej-blogInteractive & informative! The guys’ n gals at Google have done it again. With billions of people out there worrying about the global employment hick-up, it’s the wiz-kids at Google who have yet again launched another hugely useful service for us.

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