Employees are an important part of any business or organisation. Therefore it is important to keep them happy. They are assets that should be managed and maintained to give the best returns. When employees are happy, it shows in the dedication given to work and in their work outcome. And when they are not, it […]
Plumbing is a hands-on trade, but more than just labour. The work is varied, dealing with water, gas, and heating on different kinds of properties. It takes time to get into the trade and you have to know the work will be right for you ahead of time. We’ve put together some things to consider […]
Hairdressing is a common career choice for many young adults and if you fancy becoming the cream of the crop and want to become a hairdressing professional, then read on to get the basics you’ll need to know. Without stating the obvious, a hairdresser is responsible for the styling and cutting of hair – simple as […]
The Importance of Business Language Skills in Employment One of the main reasons that many people decide to learn a new language is that they want to have a new skill to help them widen their career avenues and give them an advantage when it comes to securing new opportunities. The international nature of the modern […]
For those who are interested in degrees other than the norm, you’ll find a great variety of degrees in the arts and humanities. The variety of degrees available help you to find the best possible career path for the artistically inclined. Degrees in art, sculpture, painting, music and acting are just a few of the […]
When the job market is difficult, it can be tricky to make your CV stand out from the crowd. When one hundred or so people are applying for the same vacancy, how do you make your slip of white paper pop to a tired HR manager who’s sifting through a sheaf of CVs from eloquent, […]
Actions speak louder than words, or so the saying goes and when it comes to marketing and promotional activities undertaken on behalf of a business, never a truer word has been spoken. When this phrase was coined in the 17th Century, the notion was simple – rhetoric is one thing, taking action and getting results […]
We all know that looking for a job in the current “challenging” economic times can be a pretty difficult task. The media is filled with gloom and doom stories – from the increases in the numbers of people claiming unemployment benefit through to the increases in the numbers of people applying for every job that […]
Pensions minister Steve Webb has announced that large firms will play guinea pig to auto enrolment schemes. Automatic enrolment is a new law implemented by the government intended to make saving for retirement much easier for employees. All employers will enrol their employees into a workplace scheme – as qualified by the government – in order to […]
Let’s face it. After all that hard work creating the perfect CV and preparing for interview, it’s a pretty good feeling when the end result is you being offered the job. It’s the goal you had in mind the whole way through after all. However, what happens if you get another job offer, or better […]
While many employers in the medical career industry already prefer looking up online portfolios to check if applicants are qualified for the job, creating an excellent medical CV is still important for both current and aspiring medical professionals. Your CV is a useful reference for employers when reviewing your qualifications for a promotion or a […]
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