Creative Strategies for Jobseekers
Navigating a Tough Job Market: Creative Strategies for Jobseekers
A recent article in The Guardian paints a bleak picture of the UK job market, with 1.5 million Britons struggling to find work. The article highlights the extreme competition, low pay, and mismatch between employer expectations and applicant skills that many job seekers are currently facing.
Discover Green Jobs – A guide to finding green jobs
We’ve been talking about the growth of green jobs for years, but many are still unsure about how to find green jobs. Before we look at how to find green jobs, it’s worth exploring the definitions and terms used and understanding how green jobs can are categorised. It’s also helpful to understand that green jobs […]
Job Opportunities During Covid-19
How Covid-19 is affecting the job market Many sectors have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic leading to mass job losses and millions around the world with many still on furlough schemes. While some businesses have temporarily or permanently shut down during the pandemic, others have seen a dramatic need for more staff to […]
10 Ways to Give Your LinkedIn Profile a New Year’s Makeover
Have you updated your profile lately? How long has it been since you updated your LinkedIn profile? If your answer is months or years (shame on you), now is the time to turn the spotlight on your LinkedIn profile and give it the shiny New Year’s makeover it deserves. Here are ten ways to make […]
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
You’ve probably heard that a large proportion of jobs are unadvertised and filled via the hidden job market. While the actual figure is often disputed, it’s said to range from between 60%-70% which means that only about 30%-40% of available jobs are advertised. Regardless of the actual figure, one thing is agreed and that is […]