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Advantages of Working in the Public Sector in the UK

As a public sector employee, you will be employed by the government, whether at a central administrative level as a public servant, or at a municipal local council level, such as a teacher.
The types of jobs available within the public sector vary vastly, from working for a public-facing organisation, such as a National Gallery, to [...]

The Art of Job Hunting in a Big City

Finding a job can be an arduous task at the best of times. Indeed, as every practiced employment seeker will know, the competition can be fierce and the job requirements high. It therefore makes sense to be as prepared as possible when it comes to searching for your ideal career.
The primary issue to be addressed [...]

How the Recession Affects the Job Market

The current economic crisis has seen the number of unemployed dramatically rise in recent times, as more and more companies resort to job cuts as a way to lessen their monthly outgoings. Queues at job centres are getting longer as people look for help and jump between temporary positions in order to make ends meet.
Even [...]

Higher Education and Your Job Prospects

Ever more present in our daily lives are issues surrounding the key problems and challenges facing our societies from energy consumption, climate change and how to better use sustainable energy resources both now and in the future.
As many young people look to their university career as a way to orientate them towards their future professional [...]

Pursuing a Career in Ophthalmology

The field of optometry is expanding rapidly, with new advancements being made every day. As a result, an increasing number of roles are emerging in specialised fields of optometry - such as ophthalmology and laser eye surgery - prompting passionate medical professionals to pursue placement within these roles. But what does working in the optical [...]

Getting a Job in Regulatory Affairs

The healthcare system is arguably the most important system in any country. Able to not only save lives but offer treatment and medication for illnesses, as well as powering research into modern cures for ailments and developing treatment for diseases, the health system is crucial to a country’s continual growth and well-being.
However, these industries - [...]

Bagging a Job in Bristol

It’s a difficult time to be unemployed. The economic recession has caused many businesses in cities across the UK - even some of the most formidable - to downsize, drop staff and even liquidate and claim bankruptcy. As such, many people will be on the hunt for Bristol jobs - so how can you ensure [...]

Start Securing a New Job

Securing a new job - particularly if it’s your very first job - can be somewhat of a daunting experience. What sorts of questions will they ask you in your interview? Will they require you to perform any unexpected tasks? And how long will it take before they notify you of your interview results - [...]

Job Hunting in the Credit Crunch

Searching for a job during the credit crunch isn’t easy. Many companies have been making cuts wherever they can, cutting down on company positions and making employees redundant. Those who have jobs are doing everything possible to hold on to their positions, while those who don’t are eager to take any employment opportunities that may [...]

Getting on the Career Ladder during the Economic Crisis

Getting on the career ladder is one of the biggest steps anyone can take - not to mention a common route for individuals just having graduated from university. Yet, even with so many having gone through the process before - and the process itself being seen as a conventional graduate move - there never seems [...]