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Religious jewellery in the UK workplace: laws, rights, and best practice

Jewellery is a meaningful expression of personal identity, cultural heritage, and religious beliefs. However, balancing these personal expressions with workplace requirements, safety concerns, and uniform policies can sometimes present challenges for both employers and employees in the UK. Understanding the relevant laws, notable legal cases, and the religious diversity across Britain is essential for creating […]

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How many rounds of interviews is enough (or too much)?

It all seems to start so well. A positive first job interview, followed by a positive second. Your feelings are now riding high. You are expecting to be called back to meet the head of business unit, the boss and maybe some prospective team members, perhaps be told that they’ve gone in another direction or […]

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Recruiters: start using video!

Why is Video So Important for Recruiters?  Time and time again we have espoused the necessity of developing great content strategies. Honestly, it’s kind of been done to death –  so if you still haven’t grasped that fantastic content holds the key to building your brand and increasing the organic searches that your business receives, […]

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Writing your first CV
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Key skills for young people

Key Skills are the generic transferable skills needed to succeed in work, education and employment. You will have begun building these skills well before you seek your first formal job. Understanding the skills and levels required by typical employers can help you write a better entry-level CV. ‘Students should be building key skills components which […]

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Supporting Pupils Towards Writing Their First CV

Once a pupil leaves full time education, they’ll be ready to start searching for a job – and this means creating their first CV. As a school leaver, there’s not going to be a lot of paid work experience to go on the curriculum vitae – so how can this be tackled? Drawing up the […]

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9 essential CV tips to get an interview

Writing a CV should take a lot of planning and isn’t something to be rushed. A patient and thoughtful individual will have more success than a quick firing job seeker who applies instantly when an opportunity arises. Take your time and conduct lots of research on the role and the company. You need to know […]

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Why you should write a cover letter for your CV

A cover letter is a one page document which accompanies your CV. It will be the first part of your application that the employer will read. It should aim to address the following: Be addressed to the business and hiring manager directly The job title you are applying for An introduction to you and your […]

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10 reasons why your CV could be rejected

Did you know that your CV will only be read by the hiring manager for just a few measly seconds seconds? According to a study released this week by TheLadders, an online job-matching service, recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing an individual resume. – Time  That isn’t a long time, and you may be […]

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