During the height of the pandemic many people were faced with the prospect of working from home and lots of employees embraced this and actually preferred this way of working rather than going back to the daily commute into the office. Thanks to the internet this is now a possibility for many people but is …
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Self-employment booms as recovery begins
Becoming self-employed is a possibility for many people if they have the suitable skills and experience that will be required, but specific training may be all that is needed to pursue this exciting ambition. As we begin to look forward to brighter times, more and more job-seekers are looking seriously at the pros and cons …
Make that interview count
Getting an interview for a job that you have applied for is a massive achievement and so it is essential that you give yourself the best possible chance of being successful and being offered the job you want. Obviously being punctual and smartly dressed when attending the interview is essential but being prepared before the …
Is being a foster carer a job or a vocation?
There is a national shortage of foster carers across the UK which means that many children are living in surroundings that keep them safe and well but do not offer the family environment that is crucial to their wellbeing. Foster carers are paid a generous fostering allowance, and get tax concessions for looking after each …
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Help! I need a job
For many people, this last year has meant that they have either lost their job, been furloughed or have not been able to get a job in the first place especially if they work in the hospitality or leisure sectors. Financial help in the form of benefits has, for lots of people been a lifeline …
Working in retail need not mean working in a supermarket
For some job seekers working in retail might seem uninteresting as usually it means either working for a clothes retailer either hanging up clothes or in a supermarket stacking shelves but there are retail jobs out there that are hugely different and that can be appealing to someone looking for a more customer facing role. …
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Maternity leave coming to an end? It may be time for a career change
Returning to the workplace after maternity leave is for some new mothers a welcome return to adult company and a sense of normality but some mothers feel when maternity leave comes to an end that they do not want to go back to their previous workplace. It may be the case that their post maternity …
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Is a job share as a teacher worth considering?
For some teachers who wish to reduce the hours they are working to get a better work life balance, considering taking on a job share role may be a possibility. It is often a particularly good way to still enjoy the benefits and rewards of working in school whilst also releasing time to do other …
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Doing an apprenticeship – can you afford it?
Sometimes if you want to have a change in career but do not want to or cannot return to full time education you may be able to learn on the job. One way in which you can do this is to do an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship can last anywhere between one and four years. Often …
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How to go about finding a job at present
At the moment, finding a job is even harder than ever in most industries. Many companies are having to get rid of staff, not take them on and the number of people who are unemployed at present in the UK is growing. This means that for any jobs that are available, competition is high and …