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Recruitment – the essential do's and dont's when helping a friend find employment
by Richard Hayden
Jun 18, 2013 / Candidates
At some point, almost all of us have spent some time in our lives searching for employment and found that success has at least a few friends, family members, colleagues or even near-strangers to thank.
Continue ReadingSo you think you’re prepared for that interview? Take a look at these unusual interview questions
by Richard Hayden
Jun 10, 2013 / Candidates
Glassdoor, the online jobs and careers community has produced a list of 25 of the toughest and most unusual questions asked by companies at interview.
Continue ReadingThe sun has got its job hat on, hire hire hire away!
by Richard Hayden
Jun 03, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
As the UK enjoyed the summer sun over the weekend, spare a thought for recruiters up and down the country, with over 25,000 summer jobs still to be filled, according to job search engine Adzuna.
Continue ReadingStruggling to find employment? Try improving your employability!
by Richard Hayden
May 27, 2013 / Candidates
Research has revealed the importance of improving your employability, and how significantly this can improve chances of finding employment.
Continue ReadingFresh hopes for 2013’s Graduates
by Richard Hayden
May 20, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
Great news for students today that job opportunities for graduates are set to rise, according to research from Income Data Services (IDS)The research has forecasted an 8% rise in job opportunities advertised for graduates this year, compared to a dismal 0.
Continue ReadingThe working lunch
by Richard Hayden
Feb 11, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
When were under pressure to get the job done we’ve all worked through our lunch breaks or on occasion cut lunch out altogether.
Continue ReadingSocial Media Eroding Workplace Privacy
by Richard Hayden
Feb 03, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
Whilst we all know the perils of taking our work home with us, what happens when our personal lives interfere with our professional lives?
Continue ReadingOptimism for the year ahead
by Richard Hayden
Jan 28, 2013 / Candidates, Employers
The latest official figures released suggest a renewed optimism for 2013 with the number of unemployed adults in the UK falling to below 2.
Continue ReadingCan part time or voluntary work really help you land a permanent job?
by Richard Hayden
Jan 13, 2013 / Candidates
Labour recently proposed to offer the long-term unemployed a guaranteed six-month job placement to help them in their return to work.
Continue ReadingSocial obligation or time to celebrate?
by Richard Hayden
Nov 29, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
December is here and the Christmas Party season along with it.
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