Tips for enhancing your CV
Your CV is one of the most powerful weapons in your job-seeking armoury and is often the first point of contact with a potential boss, so it’s vital to make this document as powerful as possible.
View ArticleThree rules for going ‘back to school’ this September
As schools and universities gear up for the new academic year you may find your thoughts turning towards self-improvement and the acquisition of new skills.
View ArticleFive signs you’re in the wrong job
It’s unlikely that any job will be 100% perfect, but if you live for the weekends and then spend Sunday in dreaded anticipation of the coming week then now might be the time to look for a more...
View Article5 ways to go from jobless to employed
If you’re one of the 2.5 million people currently out of work in the UK then you’re probably only too aware of how frustrating it can be to search for a job during the tail end of a recession. There’s...
View ArticleTwo fifths of Brits glad they don’t work with Alan Sugar’s ‘Apprentices’
As the candidates in series six of The Apprentice reveal their true colours, research from Home Learning College shows that 42% of viewers would not want them as colleagues. It seems that women are...
View ArticleQuarter of UK workforce secretly looking for new job
Employers beware! Over a quarter of UK workers (27%) are actively looking for a new job but have chosen not to share this information with their boss or line manager. In fact, the number of people...
View ArticleIs Your CV Extinct? 7 Things to Update
Job hunting is always hard work. You look through job ads, send out applications, go to interviews and improve your networking. And you're still not getting any offers? Take a closer look at your CV.
View ArticleBritish workforce predicts better career prospects in 2011
Despite continued financial turbulence, and further job losses due to hit the public sector, workers are remaining positive and predicting that the coming year will bring greater fortune. Around half...
View ArticleIn need of career advice? Look no further!
Over a third of British adults have not yet found the right career, according to research from our training partner Home Learning College. The only place many people receive any formal occupational...
View ArticleSWOT up to get your dream job
A positive attitude and confidence are essential elements of successful career planning. However, self belief should be founded on a realistic understanding of your abilities and how these can be...
View ArticleBritish workers risk getting stuck in rut without right qualifications
Today’s competitive job market means people are in danger of becoming stuck in unfulfilling roles unless they have the right qualifications, according to research by Home Learning College. Three...
View ArticleHow to Wow a New Employer in 5 Easy Steps
Securing a new job relies on your ability to show an employer why you can fulfil the role better than other candidates. This may sound challenging, but it’s actually easier than you think! In fact, the...
View ArticleWhy it’s never too late to go back to school
The thought of returning to the classroom can be daunting if you’ve been out of education for a while. You might have questions around your ability to understand and retain information at an older age,...
View ArticleGet into the zone
A WORK zone has been launched in Northwich to help people find employment.
View ArticleFirst jobs fair for Canvey will help you back to work
IT may be a first-time event, but the Canvey jobs fair is set to open with a splash.
View ArticleLooking for a new job or a fresh career: Join us at the Daily Echo Jobsfair...
A CHANCE for those looking for a job or a change of career to meet dozens of employers all in one place takes place in Bournemouth on Thursday.
View ArticleHundreds of job seekers pack into Daily Echo's Jobsfair
HUNDREDS of eager job hunters packed into the Daily Echo's Jobsfair to find their ideal job and possibly take their first step on a new career path.
View ArticleChris Packham rapped by BBC for 'intemperate' Twitter remarks about badger cull
Chris Packham, who presented the AutumnWatch programmes last week, was found to have breached BBC guidelines by tweeting about his views on the eve of Government trials to control the spread of...
View ArticleJobs boost with plans to open two new restaurants
MORE than 30 jobs will be created when Far Eastern cuisine comes to a Hampshire shopping centre at two new restaurants.
View ArticleEmployment options are limited for Hampshire's next generation
WHAT if you’d worked solidly for the last 40 hours with people you didn’t know in an unfamiliar office in a town far from home for nothing?
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