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QotW – How do I avoid those common cover letter mistakes?

A candidate is called for an interview based on the strength of their application, and a cover letter is their first chance to make an impression if they’re hoping to progress further. Essentially, it is a letter of introduction used to highlight your accomplishments and explain why you’re the right person for the job. A Continue reading..

Waste management: a rubbish career?

Jobs in the waste management (or now recycling) industry can get a bad press. After all, we’re responsible for dealing with people’s rubbish. But there will always be waste to deal with and the recycling sector is a growing, varied and sustainable industry where technological advancement is creating some exciting career development opportunities. When our chief executive, Continue reading..

Interview red flags

With the economy in its current state, many people can’t afford to be too picky when it comes to job offers. However, it’s not enough to impress the interviewer, the candidate should be impressed too! There are a few warning signs you should be looking out for when you’re interviewing for a job, and sometimes Continue reading..

Remploy Factory closures leads to job cuts for over 200 disabled employees

Over 200 disabled employees are at risk of losing their jobs after it was announced today that Remploy are set to close a further nine of its factories. Remploy is one of the UK’s leading providers of employment to people experiencing complex barriers to work and enable individuals to identify, develop and make the most Continue reading..

A career in agriculture

From the eggs you scramble in the morning to the milk you drink before bed, the agriculture industry puts food on our plates each and every day – and could well see you as the breadwinner (pardon the pun) if you consider it as a career. Although an estimated 660,000 people are employed in the Continue reading..

How to deal with counter offers

Individuals tend to be loyal to their companies during difficult times as job security is extremely important to them.  However, as the economy starts to pick up, they soon start to look for other opportunities, and employers realise that being able to hold onto their top talent is fundamental. And their methods of staff retention Continue reading..

What is an ornamental plasterer and how do I become one? – Roles 'behind-the-scenes' in the film industry

Everyone knows about the most famous job roles on a film set: the director, producer and editor, but you might not be aware of the host of other roles that are so essential to getting a film made! For example, have you ever thought about the function of a milliner, focus puller, lighting gaffer, prosthetic Continue reading..

How to turn redundancy into a positive

So, you’re facing redundancy or have already been made redundant. I expect you are feeling worried, despondent and depressed, but that’s only natural. However, turn it into a positive and you can use this golden opportunity to take the time to really think about what direction you want your career to go. What do you Continue reading..

IT jobs: Why ‘geeks’ have the last laugh

The IT industry is dynamic, fast-paced and growing all the time. The UK IT workforce stands at around 1.5 million (e-skills UK) making it a vital industry within the economy.   A career in IT can involve computer software or hardware development, information systems, website design, programming, computer game design and anything involving data management. Continue reading..

Staying calm in the spotlight

Filling in application forms requires a considerable amount of effort but preparing for an interview is yet another challenge, since it places you in the spotlight. It is important to take full advantage of this opportunity and do your best. Of course you will have some nerves but there are some simple things you can Continue reading..