Using the internet to job hunt

Job hunting can be hard especially when there is still so much competition out there for jobs advertised. Following the recession, there were a number of people that were made redundant and few companies were taking on new members of staff, uncertain of their future. This saw unemployment figures rise dramatically over the next few years and only recently have we seen these figures drop down to the usual level.

During this time more and more people were applying for jobs, so previously where as a company may have received 20 applications, they were receiving hundreds. The internet offers a fast and easy way to job hunt. Many companies advertise vacancies they have on their own website, but if you haven’t got the time to go through all of these then you could sign up to an online recruitment company or register with a jobs board to see a number of positions that are suited to your location and skill set.

 

How to Get Appointed in Oundle

Teaching is a lucrative career option in the UK. You can get enough opportunities to prove your efficiency and to succeed in this field with the required knowledge and skill. It does not matter you are opting for the permanent job or for the supply teachers you will be never out of the work in the teaching career. In fact, you can get more scope to explore news things and to earn money.

If you are interested in joining Oundle Schools then this is obviously a welcome step. The Oundle area has many reputed schools and universities. In most of the schools, you will get many job options. Moreover, many of the schools have a good reputation and parents prefer them for their advanced facilities, care, and school culture. Many of the school are considered as huge institutions and some of them are very old and experienced as well. If you consider the number of the students, courses, teaching staff, and job opportunities, you will come to know how big the institutions are and what is their contribution to the education of the UK.   Continue reading →

Skills to furthering your career

Many people think that they may need to go to college or on a training course to learn new skills to help them find employment, but often if it other skills that you need to improve that can help you land the position you have always wanted.

Social skills are often important in terms of working. It may be that you are going for a job that is customer facing. In this situation the employer will need to know that you can speak to customers in a polite and efficient way. Organisation is also often a skill that is called upon in many jobs. If you can show that you work in an organised manner, plan your day and have a system in which to file any documents then employers will feel that they can trust you to have responsibility.

If you feel that it is people skills that you need to work on then going to group events and attending networking events may help improve that and give you the experience and confidence that is needed.

 

How recruitment companies work

There are a few different types of recruitment companies. Some specialise in finding people permanent job roles where as others specialise in finding temporary work on a regular basis. You may also find a recruitment agency that offers both.

You can decide which recruitment agency to use depending on what type of work you are looking for. If you are in desperate need of a job and do not mind what you are doing as long as you have an income the temporary work may be the answer but it is also worthwhile registering with ones that search for more permanent positions in the meantime.

Recruitment agencies fees also vary. Some agencies that recruit permanent members of staff charge the employer their fees whereas most temporary work agencies take a percentage of your salary to cover the costs. Make sure that you find out what and how their fees work before signing up with them.

What to look out for when employing staff

If you are an employee, then finding the right staff can make or break your business. You need to know what to look out for when it comes to employing people and how to decide if they are the right person for the job.

Many companies stipulate strict criteria that needs to be met in order for someone to apply for a job. This may be essential, where the job requires you to have certain qualifications by law, but if this is not the case then you may be missing out on an ideal candidate.

Even if a candidate does not have all the necessary qualifications or experience, they may be totally committed to learn, hardworking and have a natural talent for the job role.

When analysis CV’s be sure to look out for gaps in employment and a high number of previous jobs in a short space of time as this can be a sign of lack of commitment.

 

 

Dream jobs – do they happen?

When we are children we often talk about what our dream job will be. This is often a doctor, Vet, police man / women or actor / singer but as we mature a lot of us change our mind. So why do we change our idea of a dream job? This is usually because we start to think realistically about the job and what it entails or what qualifications need to be obtained to apply for such positions.

A Doctor for example can spend 7 years or so studying before they actually get a job and with this comes a huge cost at university plus not being able to have a full time job in that time. For some this is simply out of reach and therefore they decide to scale their ideas down a bit.

You should never give up on your dreams if it is something you really want and often there is a way to do it, but it can seem impossible with the day to day running of your life.