In ”Where to look for jobs offline,” we discussed places to look for work that don’t involve the internet. Real life social networking, recruitment agencies and local papers. In “Using the internet to look for work,” we covered online resources such as search engines, job sites and agency sites. We also discussed ways of saving time while searching and completing online profiles. In “Ways to Use Social Media to Find Work,” we looked at social networking and ...

We are going to look at some of the terms that can appear in the average employment contract. Much of what follows is mandated by Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. If your employment contract doesn’t include any of these points, you need to clarify with the employer before signing. Commencement date. This is when your contract starts, and where your statutory rights are calculated from. Job title and duties. What you’re called and what ...

Not really, that rarely happens, but it’s best to offer a response in a timely manner. Even though you may be excited, if you are moving from one job to another take a day or two to think it over before signing the contract. Make sure you’re confident you’re making the right move. Don’t second guess yourself, just ensure you’re doing the right thing for you. Also, if you have a job already, don’t hand in your ...

Learning how to negotiate effectively could make a great deal of difference to our lives. In the end, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Fortune favours the brave, so read on and learn how to secure that pay rise! According to statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions, 30 percent of employees are unhappy with their current salary. Of those, 41 percent would consider moving jobs to achieve their ideal wage. That isn’t good ...

Not all employers require second interviews, but many still do. They often use the first interview to check you’re qualified for the role and that there aren’t any obvious problems with you or your application. The second interview is to see more of you as a person, and how you would fit into the organisation. Some use the first interview as a clearing house for higher managers. If you make it through to the second round, ...