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INTERVIEW: John Gibson talks how to land a job in the automotive industry
John Gibson formed JGA in 1987. The intention of the company was to facilitate better, more informed employment in the automotive industry. Over the last 25 years the company has led the way in transforming the manner in which client assignments are advertised and filled. Was there a particular event or key moment that Continue reading..
Technology entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star launches innovative digital portal to transform work experience
Microsoft UK and the Minister of State for Employment, Esther McVey MP, are supporting Piers Linney’s workinsight.org pilot to increase work experience access and remove barriers Technology entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Piers Linney, the co-founder and Co-CEO of cloud service provider Outsourcery, has announced the launch of a pilot for workinsight.org, a not-for-profit venture Continue reading..
From Army Apprentice to Crisp Colonel – Andy Symonds talks careers
Having left school in 1982 with only an ‘O’ Level in Computing, I joined a subsidiary of IBM as a trainee computer programmer but after spending six months typing parking tickets into a database, I decided a major change was needed, so applied to be an apprentice in the Army. I spent 18 months at Continue reading..
Top tips for graduate interview success
The interview process doesn’t have to be daunting or difficult, with the right frame of mind and preparation. The only person stopping you from interview success is you. If you have been invited for your first interview, that means you’re well on your way to securing yourself a graduate job. So, here are the main Continue reading..
Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs
Rethink Mental Illness is committed to making life better for everyone affected by mental illness, and to righting the injustices that are faced by hundreds of thousands of people every year. We’re looking for a Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs who can help us do that in the run-up to the General Election and Continue reading..
21st century working
At the end of June the right to request flexible working was extended to all employees. Previously it only applied to parents and carers. Surveys just before the new legislation came into force suggested many employers were either unaware of the changes or had made no plans to accommodate them. A survey by online freelance Continue reading..
Comeback kings and queens
Have you taken a career break and are you finding it hard to get back into the workforce? The financial services organisation Morgan Stanley is among a growing number of employers launching initiatives aimed at returners in recognition that there is a big talent pool of people who have left the workforce for various reasons Continue reading..
Networking your way to a new teaching role
It’s perhaps fair to say that many teachers choose the traditional routes when looking for their next job: recruitment agencies, job boards, newspaper adverts and school websites are just a few examples. However, as our careers advisory service often explains to candidates, it can’t be forgotten that networking is a fantastic way to not only Continue reading..
What next after graduation? How to give yourself the best chance in the job hunt
Congratulations! Graduation day has finally arrived and all of your hard work has been rewarded with a good university degree. While this is a fantastic achievement, you will also need to think about the next step in your career – and this means preparing for the often feared job-hunting period. Just like networking, interviewing and Continue reading..
Perfecting your posture for interview success
Aimee Carmichael, from recruiter Morgan McKinley, explains why posture counts in an interview situation… As a well-prepared job hunter you’ll no doubt spend some time thinking about how you’ll answer those all-important interview questions, but what you may not realise is that prospective employers will have probably made up their mind about you before you Continue reading..
