Oct 14 2008
Difficult financial times means an aggressive job search policy is key for anyone out in the cold in terms of employment. Here are some job finding tips to weather jobseekers through an ever changing economic climate worldwide.
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.
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.