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UK Jobs Market

Waitrose Continues with Expansion Plans

24 July 2010

Upmarket food retailer Waitrose is continuing with planned expansion plans and is seeking to open a store in Devizes, Wiltshire. This is according to local estate agents, who have received correspondence from the chair, part of the John Lewis Partnership, asking for suggestions on possible sites suitable for a supermarket. Waitrose’s growth plans are impressive, [...]

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Could Marks and Spencer be set to shed Jobs in Lincolnshire?

23 July 2010

A review is reportedly underway into the performance of three Lincolnshire based Marks and Spencer stores. The stores in Grantham, Skegness and Scunthorpe have apparently seen repeated falls in sales over recent years which means that the retailer no longer sees them as commercially viable. If M&S decides to closes the stores it will affect [...]

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John Lewis provides Job Boost to people of Croydon

13 July 2010

After years of planning, John Lewis is almost ready to open the doors on its latest “at home” store in Croydon. Not only is this a welcome addition to the town in terms of a better shopping experience but it has also boosted employment in the area, with around 200 new jobs being created. The [...]

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Pace of Employment Growth remains Slow but Steady

12 July 2010

According to figures provided by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation the total number of new employee appointments grew in June 2010. This growth is on the back of previous growth throughout the year. Engineering and construction appear to be the industries recruiting the highest numbers of staff currently. Despite the growth figures, experts remain cautious [...]

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240 New Jobs Created with Sainsbury’s in Lancashire Town of Colne

8 July 2010

The Lancashire town of Colne is celebrating today, as Sainsbury’s opens a major new store in the town today. The store, covering an area of around 46,000sq ft has provided employment opportunities for around 240 individuals which is a welcome boost for the area. Typically, the jobs with Sainsbury’s are wide ranging, from bakers to [...]

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Number of Unemployed Graduates Soaring

2 July 2010

As the tough economic conditions continue to bite, UK graduates are facing challenging times as they leave university. According to the Higher Education Careers Service Unit, around a third of new graduates are either on the dole or working in low-paid, low skilled jobs just 6 months after leaving higher education. This is an increase [...]

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A Positive Lesson for all Budding Entrepreneurs

28 June 2010

With fierce competition for jobs right now many of us are considering going it alone.  The entrepreneurial spirit can drive many people on to success but similarly many dream and ideas can end up left by the wayside. Dragons Den is a popular TV show which features entrepreneurs, showing off their business idea in return [...]

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Wilkinson to create One Thousand New Jobs

25 June 2010

Discount retailer Wilkinson had a bumper year in 2009 and saw its profits double. Impressive turnover figures have lead to expansion plans and the retailer aims to create around 1000 jobs within the next twelve months. Growth figures were impressive, with a 120% rise in profits which are now standing at just short of £65 [...]

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What to expect if you are invited to an Assessment Centre

7 June 2010

In addition to job interviews, employers are increasingly using assessment days as a way of selecting the very best candidates. So, if you have been invited to attend an assessment centre WELL DONE! It shows that you are a strong candidate and the employer would like to see more from you. Assessment centres can be [...]

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Drastic Cuts mean Heavy Job Losses in Scotland

7 June 2010

As the new coalition government attempts to reduce the UK’s budget deficit it seems we are all waiting with baited breath to hear where cuts in spending will occur. Well, today it seems that Scottish workers in the public sector are bearing the brunt of these early cuts. It has emerged that around 30,000 public [...]

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