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We know what it's like to be a candidate

by Richard Hayden

/ 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.

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Qualifications are not everything, it seems.

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

 Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.

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Key Careers - Stand out with a Great CV!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Having a CV is the basic requirement in the job application process.

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Graduate vacancies are set rise, despite skills shortages

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Employers predict an 11.

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Starting salaries for permanent roles continue to rise

by Richard Hayden

/ 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.

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Advertised vacancies outnumber jobseekers for first time since recession

by Richard Hayden

/ 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.

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‘Candidate confidence’ on the up as 61% of employees plan to move jobs

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

'Candidate confidence’ is increasing, with 61% of employees saying they plan to move jobs in the next 12 months, according to recruiter Hays.

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Make sure you stand out in a competitive market

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

In a competitive market, its tough to find the right job opportunities and even tougher to stand out.

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Never underestimate the value of older, experienced workers

by Richard Hayden

/ 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.

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Employment Law Update: October Changes – What you need to know

by Richard Hayden

/ 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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