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Use the Web to Find a Job

  By Simon | January 27, 2016 - 9:07 pm |
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If you are in the process or considering looking for a new job then there are plenty of places that you can use to start your search. The internet is often the most popular choice when it comes to job hunting and this is because it is updated regularly with new jobs. Often it is also pretty easy to apply for a position as you can upload a copy of your CV and submit directly to the agency or employer.

If you haven’t got the time to scour the endless list of vacancy’s on the jobs sites then why not register with a recruitment agency or perhaps even a few. They will search jobs for you and contact you if they fins any that they think you may be suitable for.

They often do not charge a fee to do this as they charge the employer for referring you to them if they decide to employ you.

Looking for Legal Help and Advice

  By Simon | December 30, 2015 - 3:13 pm |
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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIf you need some help and advice on legal or family matters then often the first place to go is the Citizens Advice Bureau. The CAB is a free service offered to anyone and they will give you impartial advice on most matters. If they cannot help they will point you in the direction of someone that could. For example if it is advice regarding tax that you need then you may want to speak to the CAB first who will more than likely put you on to an accountant.

The CAB is often a very busy place so you may have to wait awhile to get an appointment or you may have to go in to the building and sit and wait to be seen on a first come first serve basis.

They do have a number you can call which is often the best way to speak to someone initially, but then they will often need to see you to continue helping you.

Teaching Is One of the Most Stressful Jobs

  By Simon | December 16, 2015 - 9:52 pm |
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stopwatch-73399A recent survey has shown that teaching can be one of the most stressful jobs. Not only do you have to content with pupils misbehaving but also have to ensure that they learn what they need to to pass their exams and perform well when it comes to advancing in their education.

Teachers will also have to cope with Ofsted inspections which are usually carried out every three years or so and this can add a lot of work to an already busy schedule without even considering the added pressure of having someone watch how you teach and report on it.

Marking, planning, parent evenings, report writing and setting up the classroom displays is all work that is mostly done after school hours, so many teachers find themselves work as soon as they get home and / or weekends to keep on top of everything. With this in mind, it is no wonder the teaching has appeared in the top stressful jobs.

Progressing Up the Job Ladder

  By Simon | November 30, 2015 - 9:46 pm |
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jobs-ladderIf you are happy in the job you do and with the company you work for then you may wish to start progressing up the ladder to obtain a promotion. Within some companies this is a fairly easy process but with others, it may take a number of years and a lot of hard work to allow you to take on more responsibility.

If the business is family run, you may find that the management positions are mostly held by family members and therefore you have little chance of progressing, but this is not always the case. If you can show loyalty to a company and work hard this may be enough to see a promotion on the cards.

Larger organisations sometimes have set time scales where your progress will be reviewed and a promotion may be offered. This is a more structured way of doing it but can take longer.

Changing Your Career

  By Simon | November 21, 2015 - 9:46 pm |
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careerIf you have been in the same career for a number of years then it can be very hard to make the move to something else. Many people train for years to get in to the job they want, but for a number of reasons they may need to change career path at some point in their life.

Recent statistics have shown that a number of teachers are looking to move away from teaching in to other career options as the stress and pressure they are under can become too much. After working for much of their life in one career, looking to move in to something else can be very daunting.

When exploring this option, you need to be able consider what skills and experience you have as when applying for jobs you may find that you are up against people that already have experience or qualifications in that sector. Finding jobs that are similar to what you already do may help your chances of landing them, but you need to be sure that it is a move in to the career you want otherwise you will find yourself in the same situation a few months, or year down the line.

Finding Temp Work

  By Simon | October 31, 2015 - 11:11 pm |
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business-card-1015365_1280If you are looking for a temporary job to tide you over for a few months, then now is the time. It may be that you have a new job lined up for the New Year or you are planning on moving away and so therefore cannot take on anything permanent.

With Christmas just around the corner, there are hundreds of retailers and businesses calling out for Christmas staff. This may involve working weekends and late nights when the shops are open to accommodate Christmas shopping or even working Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year if working in a restaurant for example.

There is often a large number of temp jobs available around this time of year but there are also a lot of people applying for them as you often have students who have finished uni for the year who are looking for a way to earn some extra money before they go back. Get your applications in early and apply for as many as possible to secure the temp job you need.