Retired but do not want to stay at home-what are your options?

For many people, the opportunity to retire from work is longed for but the reality of retirement may cause some to question whether they want to stay at home without the structure that employment offers. The days of rushing out to work in the morning or working shifts are not missed but the companionship of …

Take care what you post online if you are job hunting

If you are out of work at the moment due to the current economic situation you may be trawling the internet or the local papers to search for jobs. The process of looking for work is usually quite straightforward and generally starts with completing an application form and then, if you are fortunate enough, being …

Did you know potential employees may take into consideration what school or uni you attended?

You may not have realised that unfortunately some employers, particularly in certain industries, do take in to account where the potential employee was schooled and I don’t mean the grades they received, the actually school they attended! Children that attend private schools seem to have a better chance of getting in to certain industries such …

Working as a teaching assistant in a primary school

The role of a teaching assistant is, to many an ideal job as it fits in with school times and holidays. It can be a very rewarding career with good prospects for those wanting to develop the skills involved with helping children with their learning. There are no formal qualifications needed to become a first …