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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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Bad grammar and a limp handshake: are these the signs you’ve picked the wrong applicant?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

What do recruiters really want?

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Job vacancies are at their highest now since before the recession

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Great news that there are now more job vacancies in the UK than at any time since the days before the recession, according to figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Are you a Passive Candidate?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Have you ever felt passive as a candidate?

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Are you getting hired by a company that is Cautious or Aggressive in 2014?

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

As recruitment professionals, we've had the opportunity to see it all.

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Key Appointments - check out our fresh new look!

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Company News, Employers

Key Appointments - check out our fresh new look We're really happy to announce our fresh new website, brand  image and logo that we've launched today.

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