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Strong graduate market drives up salaries

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Average salary growth doubled month-on-month in June, driven by a strongly performing graduate market, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

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UK is the third most desirable job market worldwide, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

The UK has the third most desirable job market worldwide, with one in 10 searches for UK jobs coming from international jobseekers, a report has found.

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Four in 10 finance professionals look to move 'within six months'

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

 More than four in 10 (43%) employees in the financial services sector are planning to find a new role within the next six months, according to research by financial recruiters Sellick Partnership.

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The Importance of Language Skills in Business

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Our Guest Blog this week is by Nicola Beedle who is an expert in International Business and is Managing Director of NB Translate - www.

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Is it important to work whilst studying?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Who remembers that 2 weeks of work experience whilst at school?

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SMEs five times more likely to hire than large corporates

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Small employers are almost five times more likely to increase their workforce in the next quarter than large corporates, according to CIPD figures.

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Vacancies are rising, but salaries are falling, research finds

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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To Interview or not to Interview?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers, Recruitment

A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.

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Part-time jobs in high demand!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Although a recent report on the UK labour market has shown the pool of candidates for employers to choose from is in decline, here at Key Appointments we are finding quite the opposite for part-time positions.

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