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Long-term unemployed inspired to find work in January
Long-term unemployed people rely heavily on careers advice and support during January according to new research released by the National Careers Service. Fifty per cent of careers advisers questioned by the National Careers Service reported more demand from long-term unemployed for inspiration, advice and guidance at this time of year. In addition, over half (60%) Continue reading..
Are the Winter blues colouring your job aspirations?
January is one of the bleakest months of the year – the mornings are still dark as you leave for work and the sun disappears again over the horizon as early as 4pm, before you’ve even thought about shutting down your PC and heading home. What’s more, the Christmas festivities are over and there are Continue reading..
Career mapping – Getting on the right ladder
I’m sure you will have heard a thousand times from parents, teachers and other wise advisers, all about the importance of career planning. If you are one of the lucky few, this will prove easy. You will have known where you wanted to go ever since you were born, and can very clearly see the Continue reading..
Manage your wealth, successfully!
The successful management of wealth, both personal and professional, takes time and resource – two commodities which modern individuals and companies have less and less of each day. As the two have dwindled over the years, many have increasingly turned to wealth management groups to help create, protect and enhance their wealth. Wealth management solutions Continue reading..
Elder care moves up the work agenda in 2014
It’s the new year and there’s been a lot in the news about how the elderly are coping through the winter. Many of them are reliant on their families looking after them and elder care is likely to be a growing issue in the UK over the next decades as the population ages. Since many Continue reading..
New Year, New Career
The turning of a new year is often when people make resolutions to change jobs but it is not always clear what options they may have. The Film & TV industry has a whole host of possible career paths that might surprise you; from storyboard artists to subtitlers, accountants and publicists. Careers in the Continue reading..
How your smartphone can help your job hunt and career
The capabilities of technology gets more impressive every day, with devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones making all aspects of our day to day lives easier and easier. With smartphones usage rising (forecasts say there will be a 17% increase in users by the end of year compared to 2012*), they’re becoming a useful Continue reading..
The most unusual seasonal jobs
Winter is a wonderful time of year, full of opportunities, goodwill and festive cheer. For some though, merely pulling out the Christmas CDs and putting up tinsel isn’t enough. This is the busiest time of year for many industries, and for seasonal workers, it’s a great opportunity to get cracking and get some extra money Continue reading..
Job applications: Online vs Face to Face
Job listings have changed considerably since the days of newspaper classified ads. With online CV’s and profiles becoming increasingly popular, you can now apply for hundreds of jobs at a time with the click of a button, without meeting anyone until the interview process begins, if it does at all. Online applications are incredibly fast, Continue reading..
Preparation, Passion and Posture
Regardless of your interview experience, sitting in the hot seat can be a nerve-wracking time. Worrying that you’ll make a good personal impression as well as efficiently citing your professional ability is enough to make anyone shake. Preparation Using time wisely in the lead up to your interview is critical. This is your time, use Continue reading..
