Money is one of the major concerns for the majority of us and although we may already have a full time job, we still might not be getting enough to pay the bills. If you are in this situation you will probably think that you need to take on a second job. When taking on …
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Self assessing your own performance
Sometimes within a job role you may have performance reviews. These are often carried out by a line manager or director and are set up to review your performance at work and see which areas you excel in and other areas that you may require additional training or experience in. Many people get nervous about …
Asking for a pay rise
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, it is often similar to negotiating your initial salary when you were offered the job but you should be in a stronger place to ask for more money. Only ask for a pay rise if you think you have a valid reason to. If you …
Increasing your prices when self employed
If you are self employed it is easy to forget to put your prices up. When you consider how much prices tend to increase over a set period, then it makes sense that you also should be doing the same. The average salary usually increases by about 2 -3 % a year to keep in …
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Going for a promotion
If an internal job vacancies has come up that you wish to go for then you need to ensure that you are fully prepared for an interview. Many companies advertise jobs internal prior to advertising to the public so if you are looking to move up the ladder within the business, then this could be …
Taking a promotion with no pay rise
When many people hear the word promotion, they instantly think of pay rise, but this isn’t always the case. Many employers will offer a member of staff a promotion in terms of more responsibility or moving to another department but without offering an instant pay rise. Often the employer will put the employee on a …
Going it alone in employment
Following the recession, many people were struggling to find employment and decided to go down the self-employment route. This allowed some people to return to work and be their own boss allowing them to start earning a wage again. Prior to this, many people may not have taken the plunge in to the self-employment world …
Employment Laws – Know your rights
Employment laws have been around for many years now and some are specific to employees and others to employers. If you are an employee or an employer you should be aware of the laws that affect you and your business (if applicable). If an employee feels that they are not being treated fairly at work …
Equality at work
The Equality act which came into enforcement in October 2010 was set out to help protect people at work and in the public domain from harassment, discrimination and victimisation due to their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. The basic premise of the act in a work scenario is to ensure that all employees are …
The options when looking for teaching jobs in Bicester
Bicester is a historic civil parish and town within the Cherwell district of northeastern Oxfordshire. It continues to be one of the fastest growing towns within Oxfordshire as well as a historic market centre. Bicester is also the home of a duo of secondary schools: The Bicester Community College and the Cooper School. Additionally, the …
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