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Communication most valued graduate skill, say SME employers

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates, according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC).

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Strong graduate market drives up salaries

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Average salary growth doubled month-on-month in June, driven by a strongly performing graduate market, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

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UK is the third most desirable job market worldwide, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The UK has the third most desirable job market worldwide, with one in 10 searches for UK jobs coming from international jobseekers, a report has found.

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Four in 10 finance professionals look to move 'within six months'

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

 More than four in 10 (43%) employees in the financial services sector are planning to find a new role within the next six months, according to research by financial recruiters Sellick Partnership.

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The Importance of Language Skills in Business

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Our Guest Blog this week is by Nicola Beedle who is an expert in International Business and is Managing Director of NB Translate - www.

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Is it important to work whilst studying?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Who remembers that 2 weeks of work experience whilst at school?

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SMEs five times more likely to hire than large corporates

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Small employers are almost five times more likely to increase their workforce in the next quarter than large corporates, according to CIPD figures.

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Vacancies are rising, but salaries are falling, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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To Interview or not to Interview?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers, Recruitment

A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.

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