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John Lewis Graduate Takes Over Oxford St Store

John Lewis is a dream employer for countless graduates, and little wonder when we see success stories like that of Simon Fowler who is set to take over the retailer’s flagship Oxford St store as MD. Fowler secured a graduate job with John Lewis in 1986 and has worked up through the ranks to achieve [...]

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Aldi & Lidl Grow Market Share

Budget supermarket chains Aldi and Lidl have both recently seen increases in market share as money savvy shoppers reign in their spend on groceries. Aldi’s market share now stands at 3.1% and Lidl is just a little further behind at 2.4%. Expansion is on the cards for both retailers, with planning applications submitted for a [...]

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UK Job Vacancies and the Private Sector

If you think it’s a little bit of a challenge to find a job these days, it might give you a little comfort that recruiters and people in HR are also having a difficult time. As you might have heard, there are more and more positions being opened as the private sector is living up [...]

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UK Job Vacancies: The Threat of Underemployment

These are very challenging times. Yes, countries are recovering from the aftereffects of recession and yes, there are more and more UK job vacancies available in the UK with the private sector holding up its end of the bargain of creating new jobs. While there are a myriad of positions still unfilled and even if [...]

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Why McDonalds Makes Great Sense to the Career Hungry Candidate

McDonalds, one of most recognised brands in the world, has a huge presence in the UK and provides jobs to around 75,000 staff who serve around 3 million customers each and every day. Far from simply “flipping burgers” all day long McDonalds’ staff are encouraged to progress and this makes the restaurant chain a great [...]

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UK Job Market Showing Strong Growth Figures

It’s positive news for the UK jobs market today as official figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation reveal that November saw fastest growth rate for 3 months. There are now more permanent, temporary and full time  jobs available than in any time since April 2010. Employer confidence also appears to be growing, as many [...]

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Over 1700 Apply for Seasonal Jobs with Tesco in N Ireland

// Tesco, the UKs leading grocery retailer, received a staggering 1700 applications for just 230 vacancies this week. The jobs, which are a mixture of full time and part time have all now been filled as Tesco steps up efforts to cope with peak Christmas trading patterns. Around 9,200 people work at Tesco in Northern [...]

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HMV Pop Up Stores Provide new Job Opportunities over Christmas

To cope with increased seasonal demand over the Christmas period retailer HMV is opening 18 new “pop up shops” across the country. With trading starting now, these stores will remain open until the end of Dec/early January and will provide welcome employment for those looking to earn some extra cash in time for Christmas. These [...]

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Marks and Spencer reveals Aggressive Growth Plans

High street giant Marks and Spencer has today revealed aggressive expansion plans costing around £900m. The plans include internet based expansion and further development into overseas markets in Europe and Asia. There will also be an overhaul of the clothing brands available within store. M&S Chief Executive Marc Bolland is aiming for at least 95% [...]

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Hotel Group to Create 3000 New Jobs in UK

Global hotelier InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed plans that will create 3000 new jobs in the UK thanks to aggressive expansion plans. The chain aims to open 37 new venues throughout the country and almost 1200 worldwide. Globally this expansion will create around 160,000 new jobs. These 3000 new hotel jobs will be made up [...]

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