The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is on the hunt for new lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on some of the UK’s most popular beaches. Recruitment for this season’s lifeguard team has started nationally in preparation for keeping the nation’s beachgoers safe this summer and two current lifeguards and

When applying for a new job, leaving a good first impression and having a chance to prove yourself in the best way possible is the number one priority. So, being open to any employer questions about your potential position requires preparation, quick thinking, and a positive attitude. During the whole

Question time: tech companies want to know about your wider interests and not just tech skills How to prepare for an interview for your next tech job. We spoke to tech recruiters about what interview questions to expect – and how to answer them Anyone applying for a role in

King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla With coronation fever soon to sweep the nation, The Royal Household has advertised a new dream role on LinkedIn for a highly organised royal enthusiast: Assistant to the Diary Manager of King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla. Based at Buckingham

A new study from CMC Markets, an online trading platform, analysed monthly Google searches using Ahrefs for jobs within the financial industry to see which career is the most in demand. They also extracted the number of UK-based listings for each finance role from the job site Indeed during the

One direction: knowing which way to go in your career can be confusing What is the career path from being a junior developer through to being chief technology officer of a British unicorn such as a Hopin or Starling Bank? We talk to recruitment experts and those that have climbed

Trade association UKHospitality has launched its new Education Landscape Guide in order to help businesses in the sector understand their options to further improve recruitment, training and skills development. The guide, created in partnership with the Strategic Development Network, showcases how investing in skills and talent at an education level

Yorkshire’s booming tech sector needs skilled talent to fuel its continued growth. The last in our Talking Tech series of round tables, sponsored by Sentio, Armstrong Watson , Catax and Gordons, examined both recruitment challenges faced by tech companies and the use of tech to solve recruitment issues. Like many

Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK this year. Aldi has plans to recruit 500 apprentices The move marks the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket’s biggest ever apprenticeship intake, with opportunities in stores, logistics and buying, as well as for HGV drivers. At Aldi, a store apprentice

Technology is still facing a major skills gap, and recruitment firm Hays has revealed what employees and employers are looking for in the industry. “Tech skills gaps are intensifying as we continue to see fewer young people engaging in tech careers each year,” says James Hallahan, Director of Technology at

With hospitality and tourism industries suffering from staff shortages, the problem has spread to a widespread skills gap across many sectors (Image: Herald Design) IT will probably come as no surprise that, as part of the ongoing challenges faced by our tourism and hospitality businesses, finding staff is a significant

Crowdsource Innovation From job and labour shortages, to declining wages, five key trends are impacting the world of work. Addressing these could create vast opportunities for countries to grow and businesses to thrive. The World Economic Forum’s Jobs Consortium, a coalition of CEOs, ministers and other leaders, is meeting at

Can flexi-work increase opportunities and reduce barriers for women? Not all flexible work arrangements are centered around working from home. Job sharing is a flexible option that may help retain women in senior positions. Government and employment policies should encourage men’s uptake of flexible work as well as subsidized universal

One of this year’s tasks will be managing bank holiday entitlements around the King’s coronation in May Shutterstock While the Employment Bill, first promised by the government in 2019, has not materialised, some changes to employment law do now look likely to progress in 2023. The timetable for the introduction

The number of UK job vacancies fell by 75,000 in the last quarter of 2022 but remains at historically high levels, according to figures released today by the Office of National Statistics. At the same time the number of employees on payroll increased slightly by 28,000, putting the salaried workforce

Nearly three-quarters of UK workers are going to be looking for a new job this year, with nearly one in ten (9%) hoping to move into an entirely new industry, new research reveals. The findings from Reed.co.uk , one of the UK’s leading jobs and careers sites, show that despite

Workers of all age groups face new and old problems as a recession looms. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images) As young workers struggle with low pay and high rent, and over-50s jump out of the workforce en masse, those in the sweet spot of work in the UK seem to

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is scaling up its nationwide search for UK Cabin Crew to join its multinational team. The airline is currently recruiting for thousands of positions as it responds to sustained demand for international travel and will hold 17 Cabin Crew recruitment open days across the

It’s no secret that the real estate industry holds a lot of potential for career-focused individuals. With that said, choosing the right role or career path can be a challenge; there’s simply too many to choose from. If you’re stuck, this article should help you find what you’re looking for.

There is no doubt that upskilling is a great way to help you improve your career prospects and earn more money in the long term. In fact, if you are looking for a raise, ensuring you have completed a training course to boost your skillset can be one of your

Last spring, Lizzie Carlyle* found herself staring into a screen in a state of rising despair. With 20 years’ experience in her field, she had applied for a mid-senior-level role she was confident she could do, and after filling out the application, she had been invited to interview. But the

We know talent when we see it! Home win for the Hawks The U13s got their YBL season underway with a home win, aginst Swadlincote Lasers. Final score Hawks 71 – 26 Lasers. An excellent result for this group who for some, played their very first game of competitive basketball.

One of the most significant and long-lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the widespread implementation of hybrid working. Although many employees relish the flexibility offered by hybrid working, one of the biggest challenges for employers is learning how to effectively manage the performance of employees who aren’t in

Everybody is talking about the Metaverse. What was once only a dream in sci-fi movies is now a reality. The rebranding of Facebook to Meta on 28 th October 2021 marked the beginning of an era. The Metaverse allows us to fuse digital and physical realities through the use of

As a Life Science recruiter or hiring manager, employer branding should be at the forefront of all your recruitment marketing activities. You should be working to establish an employer brand that clearly tells jobseekers: Who you are, what you do, and what you stand for What types of people would

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If you’re currently looking for a new job, you’re most certainly not alone. Perhaps you’re on the hunt for more money in the cost of living crisis? Or maybe you want more perks, or are after a better work-life balance ? We truly are in the midst of ‘job hunting

All HR professionals are searching for ways to make the recruitment process more efficient but simple. However, with schedules stacked full of reading through endless resumes and conducting interviews, it begins to feel like a losing battle. Throughout this article, we eliminate the hard work by letting you in on

Candidates with a career gaps on their CV worry they will suffer ‘stigma’ Shutterstock Employers have been urged to stop asking job candidates for the dates they were employed in previous roles to reduce the risk of ‘career gap stigma’. According to a survey by the #DontMindTheCareerGap campaign, which has

After applying for several jobs, you’ve finally got your first job interview invite. Most of us prepare for the interview by researching the company and updating our resumes. While preparing to ace the interview, many forget that it’s also essential to consider some mistakes many of us make during the

Screening candidates is an effective way to shortlist and assess applicants that reduces time and effort, especially at the top of the funnel, to decide which candidates proceed to the next stage or interview. There are many options to consider in screening methods to identify potential talent, often determined by

Hiring the right person for a role is complicated, but also essential. Your employees are the heart of your business, spelling the difference between maximising potential and dwindling behind the competition. This is particularly true when you consider the high costs associated with recruitment, which can start from £10,000 when

JUMPING FOR JOY: Students celebrate their exam results Andrew Jenkins IN the last few weeks, thousands of students will have collected the results of the exams they sat just a few months ago. Whether it’s A-Level, GCSE or other, months and years of preparation will have gone in, with next

Has the ‘Great Resignation’ provided the push that companies need to rethink starting salaries? It might just be the starting point for drastically improving employee wellbeing and securing loyalty to supercharge the lifecycle of a company Recruitment is expensive. Not only do hiring managers have to find the time to

How AI Helps Filter Job Applicants In an increasingly volatile and competitive job market, recruiters are looking for any edge they can get to help make the recruitment process faster, less expensive, and ultimately more effective. For nearly 70% of recruiters surveyed on LinkedIn, AI has been a significant help

The fear of not getting a job Applying for jobs and not getting one can be exhausting and you may feel like there’s no end to this job-hunting phase. Here are our top tips to overcome your fears. Applying for jobs can be exhausting and after the fourth or fifth

Working as a freelancer can be a difficult and wonderful thing to do. It can bring freedom and hardship in equal measures, but the most important thing to know about freelance work is that it is not for everyone. This article aims to highlight some fantastic freelance careers that exist

The 6 Core Values to Attract Applicants   It’s no secret that UK firms across multiple sectors are struggling to find the right candidates. There are many reasons for this, including long-term skills shortages, but something that firms can do to stand out from their hiring competition is to understand

How Can Job Seekers Make Themselves More Attractive to Recruiters?   Just as the labor market changes quickly and unexpectedly, so too does the recruiting industry. As the workforce rebounds from COVID-19 and unemployment rates continue to drop, job seekers have more options from which to choose, making hiring increasingly

This Daily Comment piece takes a look at best practice around job interviews. It includes: A look at the purpose of job interviews Insight into some of the best questions to ask candidates – and why Detail on why it’s important to give candidates the chance to ask questions too.