Sep 18 2008
Here is some good advice for anyone new to the job hunting scene. If you want to make your CV count - you need to crack the cover letter. As a whole employers will generally read the cover letter attached to the front of your CV in near totality - but will skim through the actual contents of the CV thereafter.
Aug 28 2008
Stress is a major problem encountered by all sectors of the work force. There is not a single field or rung on the corporate ladder that can claim to be absolutely stress-free; whether you’re picking tea in India or running a Fortune 500 company, it’s inevitable that you will experience a few sleepless nights because of work.
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:
May 12 2008
It is common knowledge that the UK and Europe follow the USA in terms of economic climate, just look at the current credit crunch and failing housing prices. These changes in economic climate have a direct effect on the number of jobs available, the number of jobseekers looking for jobs, and the number of employers looking to reduce recruitment cost.