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Retail jobs brief - retail sales assistant

As a sales assistant, you are responsible for customer service in retail outlets of all kinds. This involves everything from dealing with customers and selling goods to handling payments and making sure that the goods are attractively displayed. Your ... Read >

Media jobs brief: marketing communications

Most, if not all, companies use marketing as a vital tool to promote products, services and brands to different audiences. If you're interested in media advertising jobs and you want a varied career, this industry covers every sector, and every type of au... Read >

How to maximise your chances of success with distance learning

Advantages over traditional learning Research conducted last December by the Home Learning College, a leading distance education provider in the UK, found that one of the top benefits of distance learning is that it gives individuals the opportunity to... Read >

How to get in executive search and selection

At the heart of every business are employees, so getting the right people for the job is vital - especially at management or board level. Executive Search and Selection roles are all about getting the best, most experienced candidates to fill high ranking... Read >

How to boost your employability: learn a language

If your multilingual ability stretches only as far as ordering a beer in French, it might be time to brush up on your language skills. A recent survey for CILT (the National Centre for Languages) reveals that employers value languages second only to IT sk... Read >

How to become a Headhunter

A good eye for skill. Your Head Hunter role would involve finding talented people that would be the best to work for your clients. Research would be vital. You'd have to totally understand who your client is looking for, the job role and what they expect... Read >

How to become a Recruitment Co-ordinator

Every business is run by its staff, but it's those in charge that help the staff work their best. As Recruitment Co-ordinator, you'd be making sure that jobs went to all the right people, keeping your clients happy. Knowing the needs or your clients wo... Read >

How to become a Recruitment Branch Manager

Every workplace seeks the best employees, but how do they know where to start looking? As a Recruitment Branch Manager, you'd be their eyes. Watching over a recruitment team to make sure every employer gets the right staff. You'd be in charge of a team... Read >

How to become a marketing assistant

A successful marketing campaign must be constantly monitored and maintained. As the Marketing Assistant, it would be your role to help make sure everything runs smoothly. You'd be responsible for assisting in all areas of a marketing strategy from the ... Read >

How to become a credit controller

As credit controller or credit manager, it is your job to manage the money loaned or owed to your business. It's usually a role found within a financial organisation or any business selling goods and services. There are two main branches you can follow... Read >

Engineering jobs brief - design engineer

As a design engineer, you'll research and develop ideas for new products and production systems. You'll also improve the performance and efficiency of existing products. As with most engineering jobs, you could work in a variety of industries from elec... Read >

4 ways recruiters find candidates

1. CV aggregators You heard it here first: CV aggregators are the future of online recruitment. Fast becoming the tool of choice for tech-savvy employers, aggregators search multiple CV databases and the internet generally, matching candidate profiles t... Read >

7 Ways to Market Yourself

A successful job search needs a compelling marketing campaign for a great product: you. Although this is your area of personal expertise, it is not always easy to pitch it right. Here are some tips from candidates and marketing experts. 1. Product defi... Read >

How to find your way back to work

Returning to work after a long break can be a terrifying prospect. The fear of entering a new workplace, meeting new people and performing well enough to deserve the salary makes most of us uneasy. For those who have been out of work for some time, an add... Read >