tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39306298293387937702024-03-13T07:41:39.364+00:00Enjoy Careers - specialist jobs from the Enjoy Recruitment GroupRegularly updated hot jobs and news from Enjoy Careers. Specialising in administration, customer service, HR, secretarial & PA jobs. Permanent, contract and temporary opportunities in and around Gloucestershire and the South West.Enjoy Recruitment Group 01242 252337http://www.blogger.com/profile/00605427097348324730noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-65652583815380233662012-11-12T12:35:00.000+00:002012-11-12T12:35:25.628+00:00Surviving an interview blunder
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You’ve sent
the application form to the wrong company or spilt coffee over the interviewer.
If you’ve managed to avoid any of these blunders or others in your job seeking
so far, you can congratulate yourself and comfortably read an article from Guardian
Careers <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– ‘Bouncing back from a career
blunder’. Experts give advice on how to recover from mistakes made at any stage
of the application and hiring process along with many examples from readers as
part of a Q&A session. How do you manage having one job offer while waiting
to hear from another? What do you do if you simply got the interview date wrong
and missed it altogether? The article offers lots of practical advice and also blunders
that do raise a smile – as long as it didn’t happen to you. A reader’s
submission: “Invited to an interview with MI6. Turned up at wrong building. Couldn’t
find actual building. Didn’t get job.” More at http://careers.guardian.co.uk/job-seeking-mistakes?commentpage=all<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-67148929956519514132012-10-29T23:53:00.000+00:002012-10-29T23:53:02.825+00:00The 50 most influential people in HR
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From a professor of organisational behaviour to senior vice
presidents of human resources at major companies, HR magazine has put together
a list of the most influential people in the human resources industry. With detailed
profiles available of each person on the list via an interactive photo board,
the article shows the wide range of knowledge and experience behind the human
resources sector. Some people have been working in high profile areas such as Wendy
Cartwright, director of human resources at the Olympic Delivery Project. Others
are responsible for global workforces such as Sara Edwards, vice president for
human resources at Orient Express with staff over 23 countries. The chosen professionals were those who, amongst other factors, include those that ‘challenge
conventional thinking in HR, who play an ambassadorial role and who add real
value to the business’. For more details and profiles of HR Magazine’s Top 50
read the full article at </span><a href="http://www.hrmostinfluential.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.hrmostinfluential.co.uk/</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-63101125030577668402012-10-16T11:09:00.000+01:002012-10-16T11:09:48.668+01:00Interviews – be prepared for the strange and weird
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Interview questions may not just be about
qualifications or experience. A recent survey, discussed in a Guardian
article, found that that 'two out of five candidates had been asked a weird question in their interview'.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> These
strange questions can be designed to find out more about your personality and your
ability to cope with whatever is thrown at you. Are you prepared if the person
at the other side of the desk asks you how you might fit an elephant in a
fridge? The article looks at what you might reveal about yourself as you try to
come up with an answer. Try ‘<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">If you
were a Microsoft Office programme which would you be?’ Your answer and your
reasoning behind it might show “more than you think about </span>you, your
personality and how you like to work.” For more weird questions and how to
answer them see the full article at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://careers.guardian.co.uk/weird-interview-questions"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://careers.guardian.co.uk/weird-interview-questions</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-31095293638700523432012-10-01T11:19:00.000+01:002012-10-01T11:19:32.064+01:00Report on latest UK pay increases
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pay
negotiations are often a key concern for HR managers – so what does the national
picture look like? Despite the recession, the latest report from Income Data
Services (IDS) shows the median pay rise in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.K.</st1:place></st1:country-region> holding at 2.5%. The figures
look at pay settlements over the last three months until the end of August and
cover 5 million employees. The results show a very mixed picture, described as
a ‘two-speed’ economy. The analysis, on the People Management website, shows on
one hand that one in ten settlements resulted in a pay freeze, notably in the public,
not-for profit and construction sector. More buoyant sectors with pay increases
up to 4% include the engineering, energy, pharmaceutical and rail transport
sectors. Additionally, such changes as "falling inflation m</span>eant the gap between pay awards and the rising cost of
living was narrowing.” <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For
more analysis read the full article at <a href="http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2012/09/median-pay-rise-remains-at-2-5-per-cent-in-uk.htm"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2012/09/median-pay-rise-remains-at-2-5-per-cent-in-uk.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-14317821833325338142012-09-17T12:14:00.000+01:002012-09-17T12:14:48.430+01:00NEC Exhibition for learning and development professionals
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For all those involved in providing
learning, development and training in an organization, the World of Learning
Exhibition may have something to offer. Taking place in the NEC Birmingham on
October 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup>, the exhibition runs alongside the World
of Learning Conference. Areas covered by the exhibitors at the conference include
</span>blended learning, e-Learning, open & distance learning and psychometric
testing. Training companies, suppliers, universities and HR professional bodies
are all represented. Registration is free as are the series of seminars with
topics including ‘Helping talent flourish’ and ‘360° feedback programs’. There area
also a number of free live workshops at this exhibition for the L&D
industry – celebrating its 20<sup>th</sup> year. The workshops take place in
the different learning areas from the Modern Life Skills Zone to the Leaders in
Learning Zone. To register and for more information on the exhibition visit <a href="https://www.learnevents.com/index.php"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.learnevents.com/index.php</span></a></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-63995815281234602202012-09-03T11:30:00.000+01:002012-09-03T11:30:13.313+01:00Job interviews – don’t let them ask all the questions
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">You’ve spent time considering
which questions may come at your interview but it’s worth taking some time to
think about the questions you want to ask. In the Daily Telegraph, jobs editor,
Louise Peacock, offers some advice. Firstly, this is not the time simply to ask
about the money. At least don’t make it the first of the three questions that
you should have prepared. If you think there may be more information that you
could offer to share on your abilities try this one: ‘Is<strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> there anything you’d like
me to clarify or explain in more detail?’ This open question allows both sides
to clarify any misunderstanding or details. A further suggestion is ‘What do
you see as the priorities for this job in the first three months?’ This allows
you greater insight into the job and gives you a chance to express extra
enthusiasm. For more of the suggested interview questions read more at h</span></strong></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">ttp://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/article/3886109/questions-to-ask-at-interview/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-79058756039262974382012-08-20T22:48:00.000+01:002012-08-20T22:48:53.954+01:00Successful options for non-graduates
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many people choose not to go to university and still have many
successful career options open to them. You may not want to start a career with
student debts or simply want to get on the career ladder straight away. A panel
of experts on the Guardian Careers page answered questions in a live Q&A
last week on the many career paths open to you – even if you don’t have a
degree. Panellists included the HR director of Barclays UK Retail and Business
banking, HR manager from Accor UK and a director at the Chartered Institute of
Management. They comment and answer questions on careers in banking, retail,
legal offices and accounting. They discuss the many options including how to ‘earn
while you learn’ and gain qualifications while still receiving a salary. Readers
offer success stories among their comments. Read the full range of questions
and answers at http://careers.guardian.co.uk/career-advice-without-going-to-university<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-67437284885165613572012-08-06T15:54:00.000+01:002012-08-06T15:54:01.302+01:00Working at the Olympics – what does it take?<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ben Whayman
runs the Aquatic centre at the Olympic Park. His story of how he got to this point
in his career is a real tale of every aspect of job searching and career highs
and lows. His article on the Guardian Careers blog starts with following a
passion early on (swimming at international level), and initially studying
while working. He then graduated in leisure studies, struggled to get a graduate
position but eventually built up experience in the public, private and
charitable sector. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He crucially also saw
the valuable career experience to be gained in volunteering at a key event in
his field, long before he could hope to apply for a permanent role. Read more on
a career in leisure and event management and see the value of bringing
together life and work experience to find your dream job. Read Ben’s story and the
full article at <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/aquatics-centre-olympics-former-lifeguard"><span style="color: blue;">http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/aquatics-centre-olympics-former-lifeguard</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-25392474256023743072012-07-23T20:32:00.000+01:002012-07-23T20:32:55.714+01:00How to impress in a new role<br />
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So you’ve got the role that you wanted and you start tomorrow. Do you really know what is expected and how to make a good first,
and second, impression? Whether it’s a job in a similar company or a complete
career change, it’s worth considering the ’25 ways to make an impact’ discussed
in David Schindler’s blog on his ‘Learning to Leap’ website. Many focus on
showing commitment, initiative and the ability to act quickly such as ‘When a
problem needs to be fixed or a customer needs assistance…never, ever wait to be
asked.’ Good timekeeping is particularly important on those first few days with
advice such as ‘missing meetings is not cool’ and saying “I’m not a morning
person is beyond lame’. For the full list and more advice on getting off to a
good start in your new job or career read the full article at http://www.employabilitycoaching.co.uk/immediate-impact</div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-20126777411294206332012-07-09T16:28:00.000+01:002012-07-09T16:28:19.532+01:00Training is the key for every age group<br />
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Many organisations see ‘<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">a direct correlation between training, employee productivity and financial
performance’ according to a report by the International Labour Organisation.
More than 13% of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">U.K.</st1:country-region></st1:place>
companies believed that company profits could rise by up to 20% if the workforce
was better trained. Despite this, the survey found that companies were not necessarily
providing such training. Links with educational institutions or the private
sector were suggested. Employers also expect staff to take the lead in
developing their skills. In the article in HR Magazine, the employers thought
that different age groups should have different goals when it came to training.
For 16-24 year olds, further education was thought to be a ‘top priority’ while
25-50 year olds ‘need to make sure they have a broad range of up to date skills.’
Those 50 and older need to be ‘adaptable and flexible players’. For more views
on training read the full article http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1073779/redouble-commitment-training-employers-warned-report-economist-intelligence-unit<o:p></o:p></span></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-14735902777657237852012-06-26T11:17:00.000+01:002012-06-26T11:17:42.026+01:00Getting prepared for a graduate job hunt<br />
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It's worth getting fully prepared when heading out
into the world of work, whether you’ve just graduated or are moving job for any
other reason. In the recent Guardian article, ‘Top ten things every
graduate needs to know’, it's certainly worth reading the second tip first, so to
speak. In the second tip entitled ‘Ignore the headlines – there are still jobs
out there’, job seekers are encouraged to remember the smaller companies who
are not necessarily getting so many applications per vacancy. Other
tips include warnings over unpaid internships and the importance of checking
out new industries that may not last for more than a few years. The benefits of
signing up for extra education are also questioned, at least just for the
sake of delaying your job search until 2013. Finally, job seekers are encouraged to be themselves - employers are not always looking for 'robots'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For the full list of tips, read the full article at <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jun/01/graduate-job-hunting?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jun/01/graduate-job-hunting?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487</span></a></div>
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Looking for a new role or the next step in your chosen profession? Do you need to change companies, get a promotion or further qualifications? Will a sideways move be seen as a positive option on your C.V? If you have any of these or similar questions, settle down in front of the live online Q&A session, ‘Taking your career to the next level’, on the Guardian Professional website.The session takes place on Wednesday 13<sup>th</sup> June between 1pm and 3pm and questions can be submitted anytime beforehand. Alternatively, have a look at the full conversation afterwards to see comments from a panel of experts on moving sideways, up or out to somewhere new in your career. The event is in association with the <place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">University</placetype> of <placename w:st="on">London</placename></place> and questions and comments are welcomed from all employment sectors. For details before, during or after the session, visit the webpage at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://careers.guardian.co.uk/progressing-your-career"><span style="color: purple;">http://careers.guardian.co.uk/progressing-your-career</span></a></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-4499218920915841712012-05-29T11:29:00.000+01:002012-05-29T11:29:54.908+01:00Dealing with overseas staff placements?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
As a Human Resources manager do you need to arrange overseas postings for staff? With many companies now working on a global level, staff placements can be a regular part of resource management but what do you need to know? A recent article on the HR director website looks at the different routes open to you. Although arrangements can often be handled in-house, the options of employing an expatriate consultant or a relocation service in the destination country are also suggested. Such professional relocators can find rental properties, advise on local schools and assist the member of staff when they arrive. Before leaving, all aspects of an employment contract should be considered including cost of living allowances, relocation allowances and any home leave arrangements. Although written from an American company’s viewpoint the article is well worth reading for anyone dealing with staff moving overseas. Read more here <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.thehrdirector.com/features/expatriates/dhrs-are-you-expatriate-savvy/"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.thehrdirector.com/features/expatriates/dhrs-are-you-expatriate-savvy/</span></a></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-24288544801185633832012-05-21T14:29:00.000+01:002012-05-21T14:29:35.010+01:00Life as a weekend student to boost your qualificationsDo you fancy student life but just at the weekend? That’s what being offered by an increasing number of universities, although the weekends will be concentrating on lectures and seminars rather than pubs and parties. Finding that evening classes can be too much for people after a full day’s work, courses in management or marketing are being offered across a number of weekends. They can be a flexible way of gaining new qualifications or extending skills. They can also be a way of gaining a graduate or post-graduate qualification without the hefty £9,000 fee for full-time tuition fees. Leeds Metropolitan University has just started offering a range of courses, including an MSc in Accounting, that usually involve six weekends over the course of a year. Detailed in the article on the Independent website, other places include <placename w:st="on">Winchester</placename> <placetype w:st="on">University</placetype> and <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Imperial</placename> <placetype w:st="on">College</placetype></place>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more including current students’ views, read the article at http://www.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate/postgraduate-study/something-different-for-the-weekend-the-rise-of-saturday-and-sunday-courses-7660331.htmlEnjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-38707737386017422662012-05-14T13:53:00.000+01:002012-05-14T13:53:09.249+01:00What not to say at a job interview<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
Don’t throw away a job interview with ‘an ill-chosen comment’ according to the Guardian careers website. You may not be one of the people who come up with some of the extremely badly chosen comments noted in the article but it’s always useful to remember the basics. The director of a career management firm says that a large amount of people mistakenly think it's ok to take a telephone call or text during the interview. Talking about your previous employer in a negative way is also bad form as is being focused solely on the pay, perks, holidays and sickness policy of the new employer. So what are some of the worst responses heard by human resources departments? Well when asked why you applied for a job, saying that your mum thought it would be a good idea does not go down well. For the top ten responses to avoid read more at <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/may/10/10-things-not-to-say-job-interview"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/may/10/10-things-not-to-say-job-interview</span></a></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-34948547680339423832012-05-08T11:26:00.001+01:002012-05-08T11:26:35.989+01:00Using online profiles<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
Your CV is finished and you even have a LinkedIn page but what else could you do to impress employers? An article on workawesome.com looks at the advantage of having an online profile. This is a short website that you control and that employers can access showing details about your achievements that can’t be included on a CV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Online profiles are particularly recommended for sectors where job seekers need to demonstrate visual and design skills. An architect could add their building designs or a marketer could post details of campaigns they have worked on. The key to using an online profile is to make sure it looks as professional as the image you would portray face to face or on a traditional CV. Workawesome also gives advice on domain names, passwords and privacy. To see if an online profile would work for your job search read the article at <a href="http://workawesome.com/your-job/online-profile/"><span style="color: purple;">http://workawesome.com/your-job/online-profile/</span></a></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-78525776963992138322012-05-01T11:20:00.000+01:002012-05-01T11:20:32.688+01:00The value of a good internship<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Internships are still an extremely useful way to get work experience according to a new article on the People Management website. In a survey of recruiters, more than half said that people with little or no experience had no chance of getting a graduate position. So if internships are a way to achieve such valuable experience, then what is being offered? Where are the genuine opportunities? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One positive example given is that at insurance company, Allianz. The aim of their scheme is to ‘find people with the potential to join the company permanently when they graduate’. The internship is a seen as a “nine-week interview, “says Amanda Haig, HR manager, “It allows them to see what our business is like and we can see them: their work ethic – whether they are grafters.” Interns are also paid (₤18,500 pro rata) contrary to many examples in recent headlines. For more analysis of internships, read the full article at http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2012/04/internships-work-the-experience.htm</span></div>
</div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-2377533029024862182012-04-23T14:44:00.001+01:002012-04-23T14:44:45.702+01:00Why employers are really not hiring – CMI report<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
<span lang="EN-GB">A new report recently published by the Chartered Management Institute challenges employers’ claims that recruitment is hampered by a skills shortage. An article in the Telegraph newspaper looks at the report’s findings, which in particular says that ‘six in 10 employers admit they are turning away perfectly good candidates because they cannot afford to hire them.” A shortage of the right skills mix was also given by employers in the research, although Christopher Kinsella, acting chief executive of the CMI, discusses how employers should look at the packages that they are offering to attract the right candidates in the first place. In a business environment where it is not always possible to offer large salary increases, Mr Kinsella said, “we urge employers to look to non-financial methods of rewarding good employees or risk losing them.” For more details about the CMI report read the full article here <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/9212312/Do-skills-shortages-really-exist-when-so-many-people-are-out-of-work.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/9212312/Do-skills-shortages-really-exist-when-so-many-people-are-out-of-work.html</a></span></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-581459948155835532012-04-19T10:48:00.000+01:002012-04-19T10:48:02.834+01:00Speaking like a native – do language skills matter?<div style="margin-left: 18pt;">
The ability to speak French, German or even Mandarin may be a valuable skill but you are a much stronger candidate with additional experience or qualifications to complement your language ability. This is one of the conclusions from the Guardian Careers Q&A session recently – “<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Will language skills help you stand out in the job market?” Readers put questions to experts such as the admissions officer from the <place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">Institute</placetype> of <placename w:st="on">Translation</placename></place> and Interpreting, a professor of French and the managing director of Rosetta Stone. Advice to language graduates was often to make sure they developed complementary skills during or after their first degree. The advantages that languages skills do give you are described as “increased cultural awareness, or even improved mental dexterity through being able to think in two languages…also demonstrable communication skills - both in your first and second languages.” For a very comprehensive debate and advice read the article at <a href="http://careers.guardian.co.uk/language-skills-job-market">http://careers.guardian.co.uk/language-skills-job-market</a></span></div>
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<br /></div>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-15194499623971878212012-04-10T11:10:00.001+01:002012-04-10T11:13:56.475+01:00Gloucestershire celebrates Apprenticeships AwardsCongratulations to Tom Silvey, winner of the Diamond Jubilee Outstanding Apprentice of the Year at last week’s first Gloucestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Tom, 23, is an engineering apprentice at engineering and metrology specialists, Renishaw, and received his award from guest of honour, The Princess Royal. There were 12 awards presented during the evening at the event, organized by The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo. Awards covered sectors such as construction, financial and business and engineering and manufacturing. Employers of the year for their support of apprenticeship schemes were Target Public Relations, Messier- Bugatti-Dowty and EDF Energy. In a report on the ‘This is Gloucestershire’ website, ’ Ian Mean, editor of the Citizen, said, “Gloucestershire companies and organisations have now recruited more apprentices than any other part of the South West. I think that is a brilliant achievement.” To read more about how Gloucestershire are recruiting and developing apprentices, see the full article here <a href="http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Royal-approval-Gloucestershire-Apprenticeships/story-15725509-detail/story.html">http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Royal-approval-Gloucestershire-Apprenticeships/story-15725509-detail/story.html</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-47184123737196139262012-04-02T12:54:00.002+01:002012-04-02T12:56:50.922+01:00What is an interview panel really looking for?A good degree, a positive attitude or a firm handshake? What are recruiters really considering when interviewing candidates, particularly for professional and graduate positions? According to an article in HR magazine, reviewing the results of a study of 2000 recruiters, many employers consider ‘personal attributes’ more important than a degree because having a degree is taken as<br />standard. The research, carried out by Aldi, found that, understandably, confidence was the top characteristic mentioned, with 56% of recruiters also looking for a spread of outside interests. More unusual statistics were those on the importance of a good handshake – cited by 12% of respondents. And don’t just be polite to the interviewer, the survey found that more than 25% said ‘they judged potential staff on whether they were polite to reception, security and cleaning staff.’ For more advice on how to impress your next interview panel, read the full article<br />at <a href="http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1072597/employers-view-degree-recruiting-aldi">http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1072597/employers-view-degree-recruiting-aldi</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-82594120865975879782012-03-26T12:27:00.001+01:002012-03-26T12:29:23.993+01:00A LinkedIn profile, a C.V. or both?Many career experts advocate the importance of having a profile on LinkedIn as well as a well-crafted C.V. but what should you do to maximise the effectiveness of your online profile? In a recent article on The Guardian’s careers blog, career coach Denise Taylor goes through what people do wrong and how they could do better. A turn-off for potential recruiters is often an incomplete profile. As Denise writes, “ Registering for LinkedIn and not doing much with it is like joining a gym and expecting to get fit - you have to do the work.” More positive things to try include writing in the first person, getting at least 5-8 recommendations and use key words in your main profile. The article also warns against how you write about your current position particularly thinking about company confidentiality. For more tips on getting the most out of LinkedIn, read the whole article <a href="http://careers.guardian.co.uk/linkedin-better-than-cv">http://careers.guardian.co.uk/linkedin-better-than-cv</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-21824369162718756222012-03-19T23:46:00.002+00:002012-03-19T23:49:08.064+00:00Stressed? Need a holiday?Can taking a holiday reduce rising stress levels? According to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR), business leaders who took the most holidays reported lower stress levels. The U.K. was one such country as well as The Netherlands, Russia and Denmark where more holidays were taken and less incidences of stress reported. At the other end of the scale were countries such as Japan, Thailand and Greece.<br />Although the research was done amongst senior executives, some of the main reasons cited for causing stress are probably familiar to many other job roles. The top five areas in order were reaching performance targets, volume of communications, office politics and the elusive work/life balance. The good news is that the report found a trend of falling stress levels but maybe senior executives in Greece would disagree. For more about the survey read the article on the Grant Thornton website <a href="http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk/thinking/elevate/index.php/elevate_templates/article/uk_business_leaders_are_less_stressed_and_taking_more_holidays/">http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk/thinking/elevate/index.php/elevate_templates/article/uk_business_leaders_are_less_stressed_and_taking_more_holidays/</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-80144215584698270522012-03-12T09:53:00.002+00:002012-03-12T09:56:24.516+00:00Protecting your job, planning your careerEven when you’re happy in your current role, being prepared for change and the next step is crucial according to the three part series on workawesome.com. For example, the series recommends always having an up-to-date C.V. – ‘your resume is the most financially important document you will ever own because it opens the doors of professional employability for you’. The article looks at protecting your job by both working effectively in your current role and always being open to new opportunities. In the third part of the series ‘Stay Connected and Visible’, recommendations include networking internally and getting regular updates from employment agencies to always be aware of the opportunities in your area. Even consider a ‘career management database’ to hold all the contacts, job postings and company news that you collect to focus on your career plans. Whether you are actively job-hunting or not, read the full article here <a href="http://workawesome.com/career/stay-connected/#more-15933">http://workawesome.com/career/stay-connected/#more-15933</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930629829338793770.post-5196470819937091682012-03-05T23:03:00.002+00:002012-03-05T23:05:52.196+00:00EU proposals for more female directorsWith female directors still only making up a small percentage of top company boards, different countries are taking different approaches to redress the balance. They may be even forced to make changes. According to the BBC’s Robert Peston on his BBC blog, the European Commission's female Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship commissioner ‘ wants to see a mandatory increase in female representation on boards: 30% of big companies directors to be women by 2015 and 40% by 2020.’ In Britain, a government report called for 25% of the boards of FTSE companies to be female but all change is on a voluntary basis. Some countries, however, such as France have already introduced legislation ‘requiring 20% of directors of listed French companies to be women by 2014 and 40% by 2017.’ For more details and analysis of how such potential legislation could affect British companies and employment read Robert Peston’s full report at <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17257124">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17257124</a>Enjoy Recruitmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155937341560191766noreply@blogger.com0