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INTERVIEW: Hilary Devey – Getting better All The Time

After a dynamic few months of ongoing business success, Hilary Devey returns as guest editor of Jobs & Careers. We caught up with Hilary at the start of what promises to be yet another triumphant year, to check out her plans and get some thoughts on the outlook for job-seekers and career-changers in 2014…   Continue reading..

Spring clean your CV

Spring is here – delivering crisp fresh air and blue skies, and losing those dreary, grey days. It’s the season where we all begin to feel great again, revitalising ourselves before the summer. In the spirit of ‘spring cleaning’ tradition, the UK’s leading independent job board CV-Library have put together some pointers to help you Continue reading..

How to make the most of a stop-gap job

In the last few years, the idea of a graduate working in a coffee shop or behind a bar seems to have been circulated across the media as one of the most disastrous consequences of the recession. This has led to widespread fear amongst current students that, after working extremely hard to secure themselves a Continue reading..

Changing expectations

Shared parental leave is coming in later next April and, although employers are preparing for it, most think it will have little impact, at least initially. The evidence from what has happened with additional paternity leave seems to back this up. Research by law firm EMW last month [March] found only 2% of the 209,000 Continue reading..

Finding work after a career break

Whether you’ve just been made redundant or have taken a few years’ career break, looking for a new job can be a complicated business these days since the whole landscape has changed with the advent of social media. There’s much more emphasis on self promotion and taking a proactive, creative approach. But well before all Continue reading..

Should I work for an SME instead of the mighty corporate?

Intern-turned-freelancer Livy Watson on why she doesn’t regret avoiding the big grad scheme route… I’ve never been tempted to apply for grad schemes in large corporate firms, despite their obvious and many attractions. Though the pay’s good, the training extensive, and being able to add an impressive, well-known brand name to my CV and conversations Continue reading..

Get set up for success

Whether you are just starting out or are looking for a change of direction, planning your career path can be a daunting prospect! Here are my hints and tips to help you set yourself up for success.   Choose your field of work Firstly, you will need to decide on the field you would like Continue reading..

Discover MoD careers with Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College

Welbeck is the place where learning meets adventure and engineers meet their future! Welbeck is a unique sixth form college that prepares young people for an amazing career as an engineer. Of course there are military routes through Welbeck, but not many people know that Welbeck has a civilian route too. This route leads to Continue reading..

The Apprentice Blog

Hi, and thanks for reading my very first Apprentice Blog! Norbert Dentressangle Logistics is launching its first nationwide apprenticeship scheme and I wanted to use this blog to tell you all about it – both before and during the first 12 months of our scheme. I guess the natural place to start is by asking ‘what Continue reading..

Get set up for success.

Whether you are just starting out or are looking for a change of direction, planning your career path can be a daunting prospect! Here are my hints and tips to help you set yourself up for success. Choose your field of work Firstly, you will need to decide on the field you would like to Continue reading..