There does seem to be quite a few jobs being advertised at the moment but actually getting that job is another matter. It is important if you are in need of employment that you apply for as many job vacancies as possible to give yourself the best chance of landing a job. This will often …
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Is self-employment the right path to follow?
If you find yourself unemployed perhaps because you have been made redundant from your job or you have just finished a training course you may wonder whether going self-employed is the right route to take. The skills and knowledge that you have can be used to develop a business of your own and as good …
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How to Ace your way through an interview
Looking for a new job can be stressful and for some of us the though of attending an interview can just be too nerve-wracking. So, what can you do to keep calm under pressure and fly through your interview with confidence? Preparation is key, ensure that you know when your interview is and where it …
Starting a new job and coping with being in the deep end
No matter what line of work you are in, whenever you start a new role, it can feel rather daunting. The key is to take it in your stride and keep a realistic view on what you can achieve in the early days of a new career. For your first couple of weeks you can …
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Strike the right work, home balance for your health
Due to the events of the last two years the lines between work and home life have become blurred causing many people to experience anxiety and stress. Working from home has become commonplace but this makes it difficult to switch off from work at the end of the day. What can we do then to …
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Has your wage gone up with the cost of living?
For some people their wage goes up every year in line with inflation but for lots of people this simply isn’t the case and they instead have to ask if they can have a pay rise. If you are self employed you will have to decide when you want to put your prices up. People …
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How to ask for a pay rise at work
With the costs of living rising for everyone, it is understandable that you may want to ask for more money to cover your living costs. It can be hard asking for a pay rise but many employers won’t offer you one without you asking for it. Often people worry about being rejected when asking for …
Taking time out to study
If you are starting off on a new venture whether it be for work or personal, you should take the time to do a bit of research and studying. It is always good to have a bit of an idea about what you are going to be doing before you start. For example, if you …
Showing potential employers your best side
If you are in the process of applying for jobs then you need to make sure that you are showing potential employers your best side. There are a number of ways in which you can do this but the first is to ensure your CV is correct. Spelling and grammar mistakes on a CV can …
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Looking for work as lockdowns restrictions are eased
Lockdown restrictions across England have been relaxed over the last couple of weeks and the country is starting to try to return to some sort of normal, albeit a bit of a different one. If you have found yourself out of work over the last 12 months then you may have decided that you were …
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