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UK unemployment fell by 65,000 to 1.36 million in three months to June – the lowest for more than 40 years, official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. They also show a rise in productivity, but a slowdown in wage growth. Wages, excluding bonuses, grew by 2.7% in the three months to […]

Whether you are looking for a complete change in career, a step up the ladder or are just starting out in the job market, there are certain tricks and tips to help you find the right job and get noticed by your dream employer. Get the basics right – the first step to looking for […]

Good news, the national minimum wage will increase from 1st April, bringing new rates of pay for thousands of employees across the UK… Are you being paid enough? For further details on the rate changes, please visit; https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

The beginning of a new year always proves to be a popular time for people to start looking for a new job. If you’re thinking it’s time to move on from your current role, career or even industry, there are a few points worth considering… 1. Work out why your current job makes you unhappy […]

With Christmas and all the New Year celebrations officially ended, the majority of us are back to work sporting the latest Christmas present with healthy ideas in mind. If the idea of going back to your job / office is filling you with dread or you just simply want a new challenge for 2018, we […]

Eight signs it’s time to resign Undervalued and underpaid? It might be time to change that… We all have those days in the office that leave you feeling a bit flat or wishing you were on a beach rather than at your desk, but how do you know when it’s time to start the job […]

Employers are increasingly using telephone interviews as the first stage of the job application process. Acing your telephone interview will increase your chances of being invited to a face-to-face interview, so preparation is essential! Preparation: Although it’s a telephone interview, it is just as important as a face to face interview. Find out as much […]