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We recently carried out a salary survey of permanent jobs in the Surrey area including Accounts, Administration, Customer Service, HR and Sales and Marketing (based on data from jobs currently being advertised on the UKs leading job boards). Job Title Average Salary HR Assistant £25,800.00 HR Officer £30,200.00 Accounts Assistant £23,400.00 Bookkeeper £24,600.00 Management Accountant […]

Unemployment rate falls to 4.3% as wages stagnate UK unemployment fell by 75,000 in the three months to July, bringing the jobless rate down to 4.3% from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The rate remains at its lowest since 1975, but a squeeze on real incomes continues, according to the Office for National Statistics figures. […]

In a world where political correctness is everywhere, we are all being told what we should and shouldn’t say – especially in the workplace. We are often asked by clients for tips on what interview questions to ask, but it is just as important to remember what you’re NOT allowed to ask and what questions […]

Unemployment has fallen again to a 42 year low with the rate now being 4.5%. For workers, this is great news as they can be choosier when looking for roles on the job market, but what does it mean for employers? Generally speaking, lower unemployment can lead to a more competitive market and therefore employers […]

With “one in three young adults” having a tattoo and the figures still on the rise, it’s inevitable that attitudes towards them are going to change right? I mean, surely they can’t be covered up forever?! We all know the general rule when going on job interviews is to dress as smart as possible – […]

We’ve all been there – once the excitement of securing the interview subsides, the sweaty palms and butterflies kick in along with nerves. You really want the job and are determined to shine in the interview so here’s Optima’s top 5 tips on how to make your interview a successful one; Make sure you are […]