Don’t pass up an opportunity because of travel

Care to stick your hand out and say: “Give concessionary passes to young jobseekers”? One national charity did recently; and then felt the backlash from older people who feared that meant taking their free bus travel away! But the notion of giving the young unemployed a free ride is not such a controversial one, especially Continue reading..

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..

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..