Career Coaching

Getting a job through the unadvertised job market

Nik — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:47 +0000

Companies still suffering from the effects of the credit crunch are looking for other, cheaper ways to recruit instead of using expensive recruiters and head-hunters. However, a lot of these cheaper recruitment methods do not always result in jobs being displayed in obvious areas, such as newspapers or on job boards and that is where [...]

What to do if you can’t find a job

Nik Lemmens — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:51:39 +0000

When you’re out of work, it can be very emotional. Many people find themselves getting increasingly stressed, upset and even depressed. The best way to avoid these feelings is to keep busy. This means not allowing yourself the time to wallow in the fact you can’t find a job. There are a surprising number of [...]

Applying for a Job Online

Nik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:58:39 +0000

When you apply for a job online, what should you be doing on your application to increase the chances of you being called back for an interview? Getting past the robots In this economic climate recruiters are inundated with job applications. To improve the efficiency of their recruitment efforts they’ll often use HR Software to [...]

Employee share ownership: what you need to know | Guardian Social Enterprise Network

Nik Lemmens — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:56:42 +0000

In major developed countries like the United Kingdom, United States, and Spain, governmental laws have been intact to help promote good business practices when it comes to employee ownership. Business schools around the world have found that allowing employees to share ownership in some form, helps promote the strength of the business itself. Working for [...]

Uncertainty for Swansea and Llanelli staff in Comet crisis

Nik Lemmens — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:37:51 +0000

Among the many large companies in the United Kingdom that have seen their market share diminish over the years due to the recession, electronics and discretionary item companies have been hit the hardest. Comet, who owns a number of retail stores across the country, has been forced to consider shutting down a number of their [...]

Underemployment affects 10.5% of UK workforce

Nik Lemmens — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:20:33 +0000

Since 2008, the amount of underemployed workers in the United Kingdom has steadily risen. Today, nearly a tenth of workers questioned by the Office for National Statistics have reported themselves as being underemployed, or working less hour than they need. Nearly a quarter of underemployed workers are seeking more hours at the job. Recruiters have benefited from [...]

Most schools ‘have reduced careers advice’

Nik Lemmens — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:34:38 +0000

It seems that young adults nearing the end of their high school career may have more difficulties finding job after they graduate – but it’s not all due to the lack of jobs available. Since September 2012, schools in England shown a dramatic reduction in the amount of career advice and guidance offered to students. [...]

Premier Foods to cut 900 jobs in bread division

Nik Lemmens — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:15:48 +0000

Another large food producer in the United Kingdom has made the decision to cut some of their divisions in order to slow the amount of debt being incurred by the company. Premier, which owns a number of food product brands will close down two bakery sites and end some of their well-known product brands. Roughly [...]

Salaries Around the World Awesome Infographic

Nik Lemmens — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:48:19 +0000

Designing in technology and developing technology is something that is pursued around the world. However, this doesn’t mean that it is equally high in demand in every country, nor does it mean that the individual positions are getting paid the same amount. In India, all design and development jobs are below the $20,000 mark, while [...]

Job centre has 2,000 vacancies despite high unemployment

Nik Lemmens — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:24:33 +0000

The Hull Job centre, which is one of the largest job advisors in the UK (15.8% of the population is hull employed), has been found to have over two thousand job vacancies even though the unemployment rate is still high. Executives and managers blame the lack of vacancies filled due to a high amount of [...]