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Jobseekers! Get ahead of the competition and apply in August!

by Richard Hayden

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Jobseekers should not dread the summer slowdown but take advantage of it, says James Bennett, global director of specialist job site eFinancialCareers.

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Food and grocery businesses unite to tackle youth unemployment

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

More than 100 companies in the food and grocery industry are supporting a drive to tackle youth unemployment.

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Recruitment – the essential do's and dont's when helping a friend find employment

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

At some point, almost all of us have spent some time in our lives searching for employment and found that success has at least a few friends, family members, colleagues or even near-strangers to thank.

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So you think you’re prepared for that interview? Take a look at these unusual interview questions

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

 Glassdoor, the online jobs and careers community  has produced a list of 25 of the toughest and most unusual questions asked by companies at interview.

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The sun has got its job hat on, hire hire hire away!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

 As the UK enjoyed the summer sun over the weekend, spare a thought for recruiters up and down the country, with over 25,000 summer jobs still to be filled, according to job search engine Adzuna.

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Struggling to find employment? Try improving your employability!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

  Research has revealed the importance of improving your employability, and how significantly this can improve chances of finding employment.

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Fresh hopes for 2013’s Graduates

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Great news for students today that job opportunities for graduates are set to  rise, according to research from Income Data Services (IDS)The research has forecasted an 8% rise in job opportunities advertised for graduates this year, compared to a dismal 0.

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The working lunch

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

When were under pressure to get the job done we’ve all worked through our lunch breaks or on occasion cut lunch out altogether.

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Social Media Eroding Workplace Privacy

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Whilst we all know the perils of taking our work home with us, what happens when our personal lives interfere with our professional lives?

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Optimism for the year ahead

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The latest official figures released suggest a renewed optimism for 2013 with the number of unemployed adults in the UK falling to below 2.

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