Jobs & Careers with James Caan Autumn 2016

WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN EDITION OF JOBS & CAREERS Looking for work is never easy, even in a strong job market. The UK jobless rate held steady at a near 11-year low of 4.9% in the three months to August, according to the Office for National Statistics. ‘These figures show employment continued to grow over Continue reading..

Jobs & Careers with Sarah Willingham May 2016

DEAR READERS YOUR IDEAL ROLE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Finding a new job can be a daunting task. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at – you could be fresh out of school, college or uni, or aiming to return to the workplace after having children. Perhaps you’re thinking through your options as you Continue reading..

Get the job

From finding vacancies to acing the interview, read how to get the edge on your rivals and bag an all-important job offer.  On the first rung of the career ladder after leaving school or higher education? Perhaps you’ve recently been made redundant, or want to take the next step in your career? Or maybe you’re Continue reading..

How can work best support families?

What do parents think makes for a family friendly employer? It’s an important consideration given that most employees will at some point start a family. Workingmums.co.uk’s recent annual survey showed offering flexible hours for full time jobs was rated the most important factor for a family friendly company, followed by allowing regular work at home, Continue reading..

Do your bit

Looking for a career that’s emotionally rewarding with job satisfaction to spare? Think about working in the charity sector… Do you feel a regular pay packet is no more important than working for a group which is campaigning for positive change? If so, you might be one of those people who is suited to embarking Continue reading..

Tackling the gender pay gap

How do we address the gender pay gap? A report from the Office for National Statistics last week shows the gap between men and women remains at 19.2%. Why is there a gap? There are many reasons. Women-dominated industries tend to be lower paid, such as caring work while male-dominated ones, such as law, technology Continue reading..