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If you enjoy interviews, you’re in a group of people smaller than Kim Jong-un’s fan club. A face-to-face quizzing is, however, something we all have to face at some point in our careers. The general advice is always to do your research before you step into the room. This shows your potential employer you’re invested […]

When was the last time you were asked what you were doing to save the Orangutans? That moment may come sooner than you think. Regardless of what products and services they offer, companies are increasingly put under the spotlight to see what they’re doing to the planet – including how their business affects endangered species. […]

It’s only possible to work well on a daily basis if you’re refreshed and alert. Thankfully on [site_name], there are plenty of vacancies that will help you to establish a healthy work-life balance. But you must be proactive – when selecting a new job don’t just look at the salary and pension on offer. Dig deeper […]

Working in an office is positive on lots of levels – there are new friends, teamwork, training, opportunities for promotion and ways to expand your salary. Unfortunately, there are also ways to widen your waistline. The reason? When you’re working with lots of people there’s socialising after hours, shared chocolates on birthdays and, if anyone […]

Sustainability has been a buzzword bandied about in business circles for well over a decade now. Drill down into its true meaning, however, and many will begin to struggle to find a definition that accurately reflects all of its important attributes. In any workplace, it’s important that you have a definition of sustainability that is […]

The good news is you got the job you really wanted. The bad news is you now have a six-month probationary period. If the statistics are to be believed, getting a new post from [site_name] may be the easy bit; the real challenge is passing your probation. That’s because it’s reckoned one in five fail to […]

It doesn’t matter if you manage a toy shop, deal with customer inquiries in an electronics specialist or work as a sales assistant in a department store, 2018 is the year when more customers than ever will come to you in search of a robot. Some of these machines will be bought as entertainment for […]

We’re all guilty of playing down our achievements. Even Granny Doris doesn’t like to boast about her Best Newcomer award at the 2017 pole-dancing championships. But when it comes to applying for a new job, it’s the one time we really shouldn’t be selling ourselves short. If you’re considering one of the vacancies on [site_name] […]

If you’re lucky enough to get a lunch break at work, are you using it effectively? Many people are guilty of eating at their desk or not taking the breaks they’re entitled to at all. Here’s some ways you can make your lunchbreak more productive, healthy and, most importantly, more fun! Step away from the […]

Congratulations, you’ve found your ideal job on [site_name] , accepted your contract and handed in your notice. All that’s left to do is actually start the job. You’re bound to be a little nervous, so here’s our guide to preparing for your first day in a new job and getting off to the best start […]