Is this the end of 9-5?

Are we becoming a nation of second income earners? A recent UK study by Herbalife has revealed some interesting statistics about our approach to working. It illustrates that the numbers of people working a second job are currently soaring in the UK – allowing us to boost our incomes, seek out additional opportunities we might not Continue reading..

You snooze, you lose this summer

It’s always been a bone of contention here at Rathbone – why do school leavers give themselves a six-week break before deciding on their future? Sure, they don’t have a crystal ball; but many can anticipate how that GCSE results envelope is going to look in late August. And then of course, there is that Continue reading..

Considering a career in animation but not too sure what it’s all about?

Last week saw the annual Creative Skillset Animation & VFX Showcase where recent graduates met key animation employers and many secured their first job in the industry. The animation industry in the UK stretches across many sectors in the creative media industries with animated content on television, feature films, commercials, websites and games. There has Continue reading..

8 steps to being an awesome intern

The graduate job market is crowded. Many employers avoid hiring graduates since they lack the necessary experience to guarantee adding value to their business. At Inspiring Interns, we believe that an internship will help you stand out in the job market, as with some relevant work experience and industry know-how you will be able to Continue reading..

Get in the pink at Lanes

Established in 1992, the Lanes Group now employs well over a thousand staff, has a UK-wide network of 23 depots plus specialist operating divisions, and is firmly established at the very pinnacle of its industry. This stellar achievement has not happened by accident. The rise of Lanes — with its ubiquitous and eye-catching pink fleet Continue reading..

Five reasons you should choose a career in engineering

Great salary The average starting salary for engineering and technology graduates is £25,762. This is above the average for all graduate starting salaries in the UK, which is £22,364. Engineering graduates will also earn over 30% more in their working lifetime than the average graduate (that adds up to over £144,000). Engineering technicians, with an Continue reading..

Interview with EmployAbility founder Tab Ahmad

Founder and Managing Director of EmployAbility, Tab Ahmad, has dedicated her time to helping disabled students move from education to employment, and it is her pioneering work in the field of disability and employment, that won her this years’ Asian Woman of Achievement Award in Public Service. As well as changing the lives of hundreds Continue reading..

10 questions to dazzle your interviewer with

During an interview, the employer will give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions, so it’s a great idea to prepare some before hand. If and when he/she does ask you if you have any questions and you simply reply with “no” then not only will you come across as uninterested to the interviewer, but Continue reading..

Don’t pass up an opportunity because of travel

Care to stick your hand out and say: “Give concessionary passes to young jobseekers”? One national charity did recently; and then felt the backlash from older people who feared that meant taking their free bus travel away! But the notion of giving the young unemployed a free ride is not such a controversial one, especially Continue reading..

Stonegate Pub Company

Stonegate Pub Company has been unveiled as the Best Pub Employer at the 2013 Publican Awards, for our innovative training programme and development of people! We are the largest privately-held pub operator in the UK and are looking for bright, enthusiastic and fun people to join the team. Smart, fun, hard-working, reliable, driven? Does that Continue reading..