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Maths graduates – what to do next

Posted under career advice, featured on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 2 Comments

Got your maths degree? Wondering what to do next? Maybe you’re interested in studying maths, but want to know where it could take you? If you’re interested in seeing where a degree in maths can take you, there are a number of steps to consider. continue reading

Tweet your way to a new CV

Posted under featured, general on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 5 Comments

Win a CV Re-write from The CV Store (average value £100) Not having much luck getting to interview level? Think your CV could do with some much needed TLC? We’re offering you the chance to win a professional re-write  in our latest Twitter competition. We’ve continue reading

CV advice to ensure success

Posted under cv advice, featured on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 No Comments

Did you know the most common complaint amongst employers is that most CVs miss the point?  So how can you ensure that getting that great job doesn’t remain just a pipe dream? For starters, you should never have just one CV. Hiring managers are very subjective continue reading

The job seekers’ tool kit

Posted under career advice, featured on Monday, May 16, 2011 No Comments

Securing a job in today’s climate takes persistence, hard work and original thinking. Before you begin pursuing new ways to give your application the edge, however, it pays to master the basics to help refine your search. CVs, covering letters, social media profiles – these are continue reading

UK has ‘two-speed jobs market’, says REC

Posted under featured, general on Thursday, May 12, 2011 2 Comments

A split is forming in the labour market as employment “radically” slows in the public sector and continues to grow in the private sector, according to the recruitment and employment confederation (REC)*. The REC’s claim is based on its “Report on jobs”, produced in partnership continue reading

Pay Rise Tips – Advice to help you achieve success

Posted under career advice, featured on Thursday, May 12, 2011 No Comments

Not being paid what you think your worth? Feeling you’ve done enough to earn yourself a raise? Asking for a pay rise affects everyone from time to time. It can be difficult, and many people feel uncomfortable asking. Simple planning and keeping control makes a continue reading

Jobs in the media

Posted under career advice, featured on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 No Comments

The media industry is one of the hardest sectors to make it in. Publishing, magazines, newspapers, TV and now the digital arena – it’s an exciting place to work. The reality, however, is far from the glitz and glamour people assume it to be. It’s continue reading

Case study: Finding multiple candidates using the internet

Posted under case study, featured on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 No Comments

Finding multiple candidates using the reach of the internet – a webrecruit and Cubik case study   The employer:  Cubik is a leading digital agency, specialising in the design and development of content managed websites. Working predominately with charities, hospices and housing associations, they have continue reading

Ask James Caan – 26th April 2011 – Issue 45

Posted under ask james caan, featured on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1 Comment

This week I’m exploring the issues facing Mira, a single mum who’s had considerable success in the fashion industry but is having to re-think pursuing her dreams to pay the bills. She writes: ‘I am a 37 year old single mum of a 5 year continue reading

Looking for a job as a Personal Assistant?

Posted under featured, job searching tips on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 No Comments

Look behind any successful entrepreneur and you’ll find a PA. Known for being exceptionally organised, highly efficient and able to add value by freeing up their boss’ time, good personal assistants are hard to come by. So how do you become a PA?  A job as continue reading