Research in the UK has found that 1 in 3 British graduates and final-year university students are considering a move abroad in order to find a job, with over three-quarters saying that the struggle to find work in the UK was the main driving factor. 1,085 recent graduates and final-year university students were surveyed to find out what their intentions were post-degree.
So you want to get a new job, and you know you’re going to need a really good CV. CV’s and portfolios are extremely important; you want to do them to the best of your ability and also to be the most eye catching when thrown on the pile of countless other candidates.
Social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have drawn millions of users per day since the start of the recession as many web users have turned to these sites to aid their job search. These sites have transformed the job search process, enabling more and more people to connect with potential employers, promote their own skills, set up support groups and search for job leads and contacts.
Every time we look at television or listen to the radio, the main topic is job loss; bonuses being paid to top executives; gas, petrol and food prices increasing; cities and counties are near bankrupt; foreclosure on the rise and many more depressing topics. How are single parents getting through this rough time of economic depression? Have you lost your job due to the recession? Are you depressed due to the recession?
Tough economic times are increasing business and personal stress for many of us, phenomenon like workplace conflicts are becoming common. The difficult economy is producing an emotional roller coaster where fear and uncertainty are rampant. Today’s business environment, characterised fewer people and more work, is a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself focused and distressed - by living a balanced and healthy life.
With the competition keener than ever and the economy in a slump, you need to prepare for your job interview thoroughly. It’s no longer enough to offer a firm handshake to your interviewer, make eye contact, and nod pleasantly now and then. You need to prepare a dynamic application letter and CV. You need to research the company. And you need to present a confident image and develop the ability to answer tough questions on the spot.
The online job market in the UK continues to show signs of recovery in November, results of a survey by online employment solutions company Monster Worldwide showed. The Monster Employment Index UK rose two points to 116 in November, climbing for the second month in a row. In October, the index had risen sharply to 114 from 107 in September. A year ago, the index stood at 152.
At employersjobs.com we maintaint the philosophy that from the very first Google search to the absolute last interview, you can boost your odds at landing that dream job with the right preparation and effort. Below are our ten best tools and tips for jobseekers and career builders.
Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper, who will be announcing next Wednesday the creation of 30,000 new jobs for the young, said: ‘We know many young people are still finding it tough to get work, which is why investing in more apprenticeships, education and youth jobs is so important. ‘It does cost money, but it will cost us all far more if we don’t.
For Debt problems we often explain to our clients that there is no such thing as an unsolvable debt problem. It mightn’t be easy or quick, but there’s always a route. Yet by its very nature, debts are urgent, they compound rapidly over time, and can speedily spiral into trouble.