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We know what it's like to be a candidate
by Richard Hayden
Aug 04, 2015 / Candidates
HR has forgotten what it’s like to be a candidate, former head of talent and resourcing at TalkTalk Jo Taylor has said after she was speaking on a panel at the REC’s Talent, Recruitment and Employment Conference 2015.
Continue ReadingQualifications are not everything, it seems.
by Richard Hayden
Jul 22, 2015 / Candidates
Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.
Continue ReadingKey Careers - Stand out with a Great CV!
by Richard Hayden
May 25, 2015 / Candidates
Having a CV is the basic requirement in the job application process.
Continue ReadingGraduate vacancies are set rise, despite skills shortages
by Richard Hayden
Feb 02, 2015 / Candidates, Employers
Employers predict an 11.
Continue ReadingStarting salaries for permanent roles continue to rise
by Richard Hayden
Jan 14, 2015 / Candidates, Employers
Almost a quarter (24%) of employers surveyed in the Report on Jobs said they were now awarding higher salaries for permanent positions than in November 2014, compared to just 2% who were paying lower salaries.
Continue ReadingAdvertised vacancies outnumber jobseekers for first time since recession
by Richard Hayden
Nov 26, 2014 / Candidates
The number of advertised roles in the UK jumped above the number of active jobseekers in October for the first time since the recession, according to the Adzuna UK Job Market Report.
Continue Reading‘Candidate confidence’ on the up as 61% of employees plan to move jobs
by Richard Hayden
Nov 13, 2014 / Candidates
'Candidate confidence’ is increasing, with 61% of employees saying they plan to move jobs in the next 12 months, according to recruiter Hays.
Continue ReadingMake sure you stand out in a competitive market
by Richard Hayden
Oct 14, 2014 / Candidates
In a competitive market, its tough to find the right job opportunities and even tougher to stand out.
Continue ReadingNever underestimate the value of older, experienced workers
by Richard Hayden
Oct 09, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
While the recruitment industry's buzz is often focused on graduates, we must never underestimate how much value an older and more experienced worker could bring to your organisation.
Continue ReadingEmployment Law Update: October Changes – What you need to know
by Richard Hayden
Oct 08, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
The latest employment law changes came into force on 1st October 2014, here’s a summary of what you need to know:Time Off to Accompany a Pregnant Woman to Ante-Natal AppointmentsFrom 1st October 2014 an expectant father or partner (including same sex) of a pregnant woman will be entitled to take time off work to attend 2 ante-natal appointments.
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