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Back to School: Finding that “perfect” work/life balance!!

2nd September 2019 | Job HuntingMotivational

As we enter the new school year the nerves are most likely setting in for both parents and/or students, whether this be on your little one’s first day at school, your teenager starting at secondary school or indeed those entering their final years of school. Any of the above can be a daunting and stressful time and as a parent you will be wanting the best for your children and this could involve a lot of juggling with work and home life balance. Achieving a healthy work-life balance...

UK LABOUR MARKET – AUGUST 2019 REPORT

27th August 2019 | Job Market Reports

Each month we receive the most up-to-date source of monthly UK labour market report with data and analysis. The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The report features original survey data which provide the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available. Key points from the August survey: Permanent staff appointments fall...

What would you like to be when you grow up?

14th August 2019 | Career AdviceJob HuntingMotivational

“What would you like to be when you grow up?” ...is the question we heard so many times during our childhood. At only five years old, we had no idea that this would turn into an insoluble dilemma of adolescence! We all had a career we wanted to pursue, whether we wanted to be a superhero, an astronaut, a firefighter, a scientist, a professional footballer or a veterinarian… If you are a recent College or University graduate, you may still be trying to answer this million dollar...

UK LABOUR MARKET – JULY 2019 REPORT

24th July 2019 | Job Market Reports

Each month we receive the most up-to-date source of monthly UK labour market report with data and analysis. The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The report features original survey data which provide the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available.   Key points from the July survey: Permanent placements decline...

Thanks but no thanks!

1st July 2019 | Interview TipsJob Hunting

  Are you finding your chosen candidate decides to regretfully decline your offer of employment? Rest assured, you are not alone.   “We are currently in a candidate driven market” I bet you are hearing this a lot lately, but exactly what is a candidate driven market? It’s something that affects all employers recruiting, with the candidates the ones who are in the driving seat! Candidates are often receiving multiple job offers, as well as their current employers...

To Temp or not to Temp? That is the question…

11th June 2019 | Job HuntingNewsRecruiting

  Have you considered temping? It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience on a short- or long-term basis and there are many reasons why you may choose this route of employment. Excitingly, it can offer you valuable experience within many industries, from SMEs to Multinational Corporations.   You could be in-between permanent employment, a student looking to gain crucial experience during your breaks between academic terms or simply, you like the flexibility that...

UK Labour Market – June 2019 Report

7th June 2019 | Job Market ReportsNews

    Each month we receive the most up-to-date source of monthly UK labour market report with data and analysis. The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The report features original survey data which provide the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available.     Key points from the June survey:...

UK Labour Market – May 2019 Report

15th May 2019 | Job Market ReportsNews

Each month we receive the most up-to-date source of monthly UK labour market report with data and analysis. The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The report features original survey data which provide the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available. Key points from the May survey: Permanent staff appointments fall...

Spring to Life

14th May 2019 | Career AdviceJob Hunting

SPRING TO LIFE!  Spring is in full swing now that the sun has made an appearance, and what better way to celebrate a time of new beginnings than by starting a new job?! Maybe you’re new to the job hunt or have been searching for a while, either way here are four great ways you can give your job search a boost with a spring clean! Dust off the cobwebs – clean up your CV Did you know that it only takes recruiters and Direct employers just 6 seconds to decide whether they want to...

UK Labour Market – April 2019 Report

9th April 2019 | Job Market Reports

Each month we receive the most up-to-date source of monthly UK labour market report with data and analysis. The Report on Jobs is a monthly publication produced by Markit and sponsored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The report features original survey data which provide the most up-to-date monthly picture of recruitment, employment, staff availability and employee earnings trends available.   Key points from the April survey: Permanent placements fall...