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Quality not quantity is the secret to successful jobseeking

With long term joblessness at an all time high, you might think that those out of work have enough time on their hands to take as long as they wish over applying for a new role.   We all know that we shouldn’t rush a job application, but how long should you spend on an Continue reading..

7 tips on working your way up the ranks

We’ve all heard the saying, “To climb the ladder of success, you must start at the first rung”. Taking this into account you may find that, to land the job of your dreams, more often than not, you’ll need to start from the bottom… 1. Take on an entry level job – Don’t be put Continue reading..

5 interview questions, and how to answer them (from the people asking)

Interviewing for a new job can be a daunting prospect, especially when you have no idea how to prepare. In search of help, we took ourselves down to the Enternships Career Fair at Campus Party – running all this week at London’s O2 – to seek out some handy hints from industry professionals about impressing Continue reading..

How to write a CV for the Creative Industries

Creative Skillset shows you how to first master the basics and then stand out from the crowd. With the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently announcing that long-term unemployment has hit a 17-year high, and figures revealing that graduates in Europe now expect to submit as many as 60 applications before landing their first job1, perfecting Continue reading..

Home working: The future of employment?

Homeworking is becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons – cutting down on unnecessary commuting, being on hand for emergencies, being able to create the working conditions that suit you best… The Workingmums.co.uk annual survey shows that homeworking is the form of flexible working which would most encourage women to work full time after Continue reading..

Give your CV a boost with these proactive tips

There’s a lot of great advice out there for improving your CV, from formatting to phrasing and a whole host of things in between. What isn’t so widely available is advice on what to do if you need to boost the actual content of your CV e.g. your skills and achievements. It’s competitive out there Continue reading..

Interview with Kathy Allison – Head of HR at boohoo.com

Here at Jobs and Careers, we love hearing from the people at the top. This week, we interviewed Kathy Allison, Head of HR at online fashion retailer boohoo.com. She talks to us about where it all started for her, and what it takes to make it in the world of recruitment.   Jobs and Careers: Continue reading..

Use social media to boost your professional profile

It’s time that we all accepted that social media is not just for young people and celebrities. Companies and professionals of all ages and backgrounds now use the various forms of social media, to improve their opportunities. From the major social media brands to the small niche communities, social media can seriously improve your professional Continue reading..

Getting the best out of relocation

The opportunity to relocate can be extremely exciting for many individuals. It may be that your employer is changing location and you’re going to move with them, or perhaps you’re just looking for a new challenge, which might even be in a completely different sector. However, while the thought of the big move may appeal Continue reading..

Don’t be put off – be persistent

In a difficult jobs market, the number of times people can get rejected, rises considerably and the inevitable concerns about whether you’ll ever get a job enter the thoughts of many. Facing this reality is one of the hurdles you need to overcome if you are one of those pursuing a number of job opportunities; Continue reading..