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Making your summer pay
6 months ago by Lorena VeneticoNow that's summer here and It's almost here. The days are longer, the mornings are brighter and you're waking up with a spring in your step. Your exams are over for the most part, and you've got months ahead of you of blissful freedom. The only problem is you're skint! Now there are lots of ways you can enjoy your holiday without money but let's be honest, when the sun's out...
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How to prepare for your interview
7 months ago by Lorena VeneticoBagged yourself an interview? Good work! You’re half way there to getting the job you want and deserve. Your next step is to ace that interview and bag yourself a new job. Preparation is key and will help you feel confident in your interview. Here are just a few tips to help you through. Get to know the interviewing organisation Many people fall at the first question; ‘what ...
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How to relieve stress when job hunting
7 months ago by Lorena VeneticoJob hunting can be a stressful and tough time for anyone. Irrelevant of how experienced you are or how much you think you know about recruitment, it can still be stressful. Thankfully, here are a few vital tips that can help ease the pressure. Here’s how to relieve stress when job hunting; Plan Plan Plan! Making a plan of your Job Search is vital, don’t just scatter your sea...
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Cover letter template - download here for free
7 months ago by Lorena VeneticoYour cover letter is the first and possibly only thing your potential employer will see to determine whether you are right for the role they are recruting for. It's your opportunity to get noticed so you want it to be perfect. We’ve created a useful template for you to download to help you write the perfect cover letter to go with your CV. Click on the link below to download...
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Create your CV with this free template
7 months ago by Lorena VeneticoYour CV is your gateway to your dream job. It's where you'll showcase your experience and capabilities to future employees. Your CV should reflect who you are whilst showing what a great asset to an organisation you would be. It's also your tool to help you stand out from other candidates, at a point where the employer won't have met you yet. So it's important to get it righ...
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Getting the perfect work/life balance - what our candidates said
8 months ago by Lorena VeneticoStudies have shown that a good work/life balance contributes to stronger mental health, higher productivity good staff retention. However, what defines a 'perfect' work/ life balance is different for each individual. One size does not fit all. We surveyed our candidates hoping to find out what they really thought about work/life balance and how it affects their lives. Intere...
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Five Ways to practice self-care at work
9 months ago by Lorena VeneticoWhen working in a busy job with a heavy workload, it is easy to forget to look after yourself. Recent studies by Health and Safety Executive have shown that between 2017 – 2018, 595,000 workers in the UK suffered with depression, anxiety, or work-related stress and 15.4 million working days were lost because of it. Additionally, the study showed that between 2010 and 2012 a ...
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Stressed at work? Here's how to manage your workload
9 months ago by Lorena VeneticoIs your job particularly stressful? Do you find yourself constantly on the back foot when it comes to your workload? We’ve all been there and it can be difficult to find a way out or to feel like you’re on top of things again. But with a few simple steps, managing your workload can make all the difference and finding ways to ease stressful situations at work can change your ...
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Can failure at work help us develop professionally?
9 months ago by Lorena VeneticoThroughout your professional career, you may encounter forms of disappointment on a daily basis at work. Failure to complete a project on time, an email which has gone out with spelling mistakes, or letting a client or a colleague down in some way. There are lots of examples of how you might feel like a failure at work. And in social care it can feel even more serious when t...
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Is it time for a new job?
9 months ago by Lorena VeneticoThere's nothing worse than feeling like you're stuck in a rut or unhappy at work. According to Business Insider, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime - roughly 30%. This is far too long to be unhappy for, so if you're feeling down every morning and dread the office, it could be time for a change. The first step is to evaluate your current pos...
