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Whether you’re a recent graduate or you’re looking to building up your career to that ever-elusive Managerial role, you will have considered working (or perhaps you already are) working in the big smoke?! It gets said A LOT to anyone who lives in the Home Counties – “You’re so lucky to leave near London” or […]

When it comes to writing a CV, there is so much advice it can become overwhelming! We all know that education and career history are two of the most important things (along with your contact details!) but what about the rest? Achievements, voluntary work, interests, hobbies, languages… it’s never ending! Here’s our top tips on […]

Good news, the national minimum wage will increase from 1st April 2019, bringing new rates of pay to thousands of employees across the UK… Year 25 and over 21 to 24 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice April 2018 (current rate) £7.83 £7.38 £5.90 £4.20 £3.70 April 2019 £8.21 £7.70 £6.15 £4.35 £3.90 Are […]

We live in a modern world where your private life can be discovered at the click of a button. From facebook, to snap chat, to twitter, our opinions and lifestyle aren’t as private as they maybe should be. Optima has been open for 11 years and in that time, we have seen a dramatic rise […]

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 […]

The National Living Wage (not to be confused with the national minimum wage) is going up this week by 2.8% making it £9.00 per hour. If your employer is one of the organisations committed to the ‘Real living wage’ you could be in line for a pay-rise. Real living wage employers in London will pay […]

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 […]