Graduates: 4 easy ways to improve your job prospects

The search for a graduate job, internship or placement is no walk in the park. If you’re working while you look for an elusive graduate role life can be a tad tedious. The routine of work followed by searching for a job is monotonous, unrewarding and tiring. Meanwhile if you haven’t got a job you Continue reading..

You snooze, you lose this summer

It’s always been a bone of contention here at Rathbone – why do school leavers give themselves a six-week break before deciding on their future? Sure, they don’t have a crystal ball; but many can anticipate how that GCSE results envelope is going to look in late August. And then of course, there is that Continue reading..

8 steps to being an awesome intern

The graduate job market is crowded. Many employers avoid hiring graduates since they lack the necessary experience to guarantee adding value to their business. At Inspiring Interns, we believe that an internship will help you stand out in the job market, as with some relevant work experience and industry know-how you will be able to Continue reading..

Get in the pink at Lanes

Established in 1992, the Lanes Group now employs well over a thousand staff, has a UK-wide network of 23 depots plus specialist operating divisions, and is firmly established at the very pinnacle of its industry. This stellar achievement has not happened by accident. The rise of Lanes — with its ubiquitous and eye-catching pink fleet Continue reading..

Five reasons you should choose a career in engineering

Great salary The average starting salary for engineering and technology graduates is £25,762. This is above the average for all graduate starting salaries in the UK, which is £22,364. Engineering graduates will also earn over 30% more in their working lifetime than the average graduate (that adds up to over £144,000). Engineering technicians, with an Continue reading..

Strength in numbers: the top ten fastest growing sectors for jobs

As we’re halfway through 2013 it’s the perfect time to review the job market and take a look at what sectors are offering the most opportunities. CV-Library has over 70,000 live jobs on their site and the team work with recruiters from 70 different sectors. They’ve taken a closer look at which sectors are booming Continue reading..

When choosing your career: think outside the box

Choosing your career is one of the most important things you will do. When you’re at the stage of thinking “what do I want to do with my life?” it’s easy to be a little overwhelmed. There are so many different career paths out there, half of which you probably hadn’t heard of whilst at 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..

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..

Three construction career paths

Intrigued by the construction trade, but not sure what type of roles are up for grabs? Wonder no more with our handy guide to three construction career paths… Building Services Engineer The life of a Building Services Engineer revolves around the design, installation and maintenance of systems and facilities that enable buildings to function efficiently. Continue reading..