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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Improved Options for Graduates at John Lewis

21 June 2010

John Lewis is one of the most recognised names on the UK high street and the retailer is renowned for rewarding staff with generous wages, bonuses and additional perks. Little wonder then that University Graduates look to John Lewis as a dream employer when they leave University. John Lewis has now widened its graduate recruitment [...]

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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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The Art of staying Positive during a Job Interview

18 May 2010

The main reason many of us look to find a new job is because we are unhappy in the position we already have. Maybe it’s a bad boss, poor pay or lack of career progression. For many of us, simply getting out of bed in the morning ready to face a long hard day at [...]

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School Leavers causing concern amongst UK Employers

17 May 2010

According to the CBI, thousands of UK businesses believe that they are struggling to recruit a good calibre of school leavers into a wide range of job vacancies. They believe they are left to re-educate sixteen year olds who are leaving school with a poor grasp on written and spoken English and Mathematics.  This claim [...]

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Manage Your Social Media Profile when Job Hunting

29 April 2010

The popularity of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter is increasing year after year, with many of us creating profiles packed full of photos, links, discussions and opinions. Whilst social networking sites are a great way of staying in touch with friends and family you need to remember that they can also be accessed [...]

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Lidl Seeks New Graduates to Work in Germany

27 April 2010

Graduates with Business and German foreign language degrees should consider the supermarket retailer for their first step on the career ladder. The chain is currently advertising positions for Managerial roles in Neckarsulm (to the north west of Stuttgart), home of Lidl International. This would be a great opportunity for any graduate with a flair for [...]

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Royal Mail Postal Workers Agree Deal with Bosses

27 April 2010

It looks like the Royal Mail workers dispute is drawing to a close with the news that the majority of workers have now backed plans put forward by management. The deal will have an impact of conditions, pay and jobs with the Royal Mail for the next three years. According to the Communication Workers Union [...]

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McDonalds Continues to Expand throughout the UK – Great News for Job Seekers

23 April 2010

Fast food chain McDonalds has seen positive growth figures in recent months, despite the recession and current economic uncertainty. To support continued growth the chain expects to open a further 15 new branches during the remainder of 2010, creating around 5000 new job vacancies. The roles offered will be varied; both in skills and qualifications [...]

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