After a brief hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our Recruitment Awards are back for 2021. We will be returning on the 26th of August to celebrate the individuals and organisations setting the highest standards in the Scottish jobs market. Entries are now open for our ninth edition of the awards, held in association with […]
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We’re all aware that the pandemic completely changed the way we live overnight. From working from home to socialising virtually, where would we have been without the ability to video call? It’s not only our jobs and social lives that have been projected onto our screens, but the way we recruit has had to change
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Scotland’s unemployment rate is continuing its slow but steady decline as the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show it fell 0.2% to 4.3% from January to March 2021. In contrast to the rest of the UK, Scotland is still outperforming the UK-wide rate of 4.8%. There were 2.560 million people aged 16-64
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It’s a simple fact that no one likes a showoff. Listening to someone who is constantly bragging about themselves can be incredibly tedious, especially at work. However, self-promotion, if done right, can go a long way to opening the right career doors and can even help you get an actual promotion. The key is getting
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Looking for a new job after you have been made redundant comes with many worries. One of which is how potential employers will look at the gap in your employment. You might worry that they will imagine that you lost your job due to poor performance. When in fact you were made redundant due
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What are professional development goals? Continuous learning and development are key to your professional growth, especially if you are hoping to move into a new role or get a promotion. One way to start this journey setting professional development goals. It’s something that many of us have become more focused on recently, with a survey
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Working from home is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Until restrictions are lifted home working remains the default and may even continue for some beyond the pandemic on a full or part-time basis. If you’ve not managed to adapt to homeworking yet, you’re not alone. Levels of stress, anxiety and depression have risen
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Job interviews can be a lot of pressure and for many, it feels like walking a tightrope – one wrong foot and your chances of success are all over. We all make mistakes from time to time, it’s only human but some of these mistakes can be prevented with a little bit of prep ahead
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An impressive CV will get your foot in the door, but when it comes to going from applicant to employee how can you be sure you’ll stand out from the competition? Whilst specific requirements will vary from job to job, there are certain things all employers look for when vetting candidates. #1 The right skills
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If you’re looking to get your first Social Care job, writing your job applications can be a stressful process. However, just because you haven’t worked in this sector before doesn’t mean you don’t have the valid experience to bring to the job. Experience takes many forms and writing a great application for a Social Care
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