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That’s the question you should ask yourself if you have applied for/taken a job described as a self employed position or have been asked by your employer to go from employee to self employed while continuing the same duties.

Some employers may call positions “self employed” in order to avoid meeting workers rights if they where employee’s. In reality, it’s the nature of the job, not its title which determines whether it’s a self employed position or not.

Are paid regularly by an employer, not per job completed? Are you instructed in the schedule and how to proceed with tasks by a supervisor rather than organising your work yourself? Does your employer provide tools and materials or must you source your own? If you cannot complete a task, who organises cover/ contractors?

All these things effect whether you are considered employed or self employed under employment legislation, and therefore affect your rights should you have any issues.

People start their first job at a variety of ages. Some people chose to start work straight after their GCSE’s, as soon as they are legally old enough to do so, whilst others may not actually start looking for work until they are in their mid 20’s due to a university course.

Choosing which career path to take has to be decided based on your own personal circumstances and career that you wish to go in to. There is no set right or wrong time, everyone is different and many will follow different routes (sometimes even in to the same job).

When you come to look for your first job, it can be extremely daunting and you may feel a little overwhelmed on how to go about it. Depending on what industry and job role you wish to go for, can determine where you need to look. For example, if you are looking for teaching jobs then these are normally advertised in local papers, government / local authority websites and specialist sites such as TES.

So you have sent off your CV and cover letter to apply for a job you have seen. Or maybe you have been head hunted by a recruitment agency or by the employer. Normally the next step is that you asked to attend an interview. Although interviews can be carried out over the phone or even via a video call, the majority of them are done face to face on the companies premises. Next thing to consider is what you are going to wear to your interview. Most employers expect candidates that are attending an interview to dress in a smart and professional manner. This often means wearing a suit or smart trousers / skirt and shirt. You will also need to think about what questions you will want to ask the employer. Do not be scare to asked questions and if you are not asked if you want to know anything, then at the end of the interview is usually a good time to bring them up. You may want to know about the hours that you need to do, if there is any travelling involved and more detail about the job specifics.

Many people nowadays are more than willing to avoid working at a job which requires a long commute to work. This displays quite a large contrast to what most peoples expectations were just 30 years ago. Many towns and cities throughout England exist solely because they were close enough to London for people to commute. Looking at the same places where the general population would take over an hour to commute to work, looking at it now, the number of people prepared to do the same is greatly reduced. Most peoples requirements at work have grown increasingly more demanding, some people could look at the changes in peoples working habits and say that we have gotten lazy. Clearly, people being unwilling to commute can only be a negative thing for both the economy, and the individual in question. Not being prepared to do what it takes to hold a good job can severely hamper a persons choices and opportunities in life, and lowering your standards in this regard could really help to improve your life’s future outlook.

Teaching has been a profession that has not seen many changes and the few changes that have come over the profession are in recent times with the advent of technology into the classrooms. Higher Education Teaching Jobs are in great demand with the new generation of graduates looking to be teachers and finding it a great option for a perfect work-life balance. One of the greatest advantages of taking up the Higher Education Teaching Jobs is that it is highly satisfying both mentally and emotionally.  The job offers mental satisfaction because it encourages the brain to be active, allows it to think critically and helps to evolve an analytical thought process. Emotional satisfaction comes with the proactive interaction with children who are innocent and lively. There is a lot to learn from them and in the Higher Education Teaching Jobs, the relationship between a teacher and a student is more of give and take and both inspire and motivate each other to do deliver their best. Today with everybody looking to take up higher education, there is a huge volume of Higher Education Teaching Jobs available.

Getting an invitation to an interview is something that many people are always looking forward to once they have applied for a job. You should take it as a form of validation. Getting help for your interview is a good choice. We provide interview help with an aim to direct you towards a good performance in an interview to improve your chances of securing the job you are being interviewed for.
Preparations Essential for an Interview
When attending any interview(whether on the Internet or physically), there are things which are essential for you to prepare. The most important is to familiarise yourself with the services and products that the potential employer deals with. This information is easily acquired, so make sure you’ve done it. And of course, you need to have your resume prepared for the interview, as your potential employer will want to review it, despite it being what got you the interview in the first place. Maintaining a positive composure, and confidence will help leave a good impression on the person interviewing you.