At the close of the past election, the UK has found itself with a new government leading. But now that means that Labour has to get to work on implementing the changes it promised during its campaign. What are these changes? Well, we were most interested in the New Deal […]
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The pursuit of career advancement can be a long and arduous process. You might feel stuck where you are. Maybe a pay rise is out of reach, a new position seems impossible to find, something always seems to get in your way, and usually, due to corporate speak politeness, people […]
It’s not fun to think about, but the country’s job market is currently tilted in favour of employers, making it more of a buyer’s market and more of a headache for jobseekers. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Scotland’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5% in the three […]
Scotland’s biggest industries are a surprisingly mixed bag. Sure, there are the obvious ones like whiskey and tourism, but it might interest you to know that we’re also big on finance, energy, technology, and life sciences. So, when someone tells you there are no jobs beyond the Central Belt, unless […]
We’ve all applied for a job that might look amazing on paper, but the figure doesn’t really inspire any excitement. If you’re worried that you’re giving up a good opportunity for a better salary, or selling yourself short, or simply would like a raise for your time, we have a […]
Having a disability in the workplace can be difficult as you can be discriminated against by people in the workplace making it harder to get employed. There can be some limitations in the workplace depending on your disability, but your workplace should be able to work around it to help […]
Redundancy is infuriating. You have just lost your job and are struggling and unsure about what the future holds – all through no fault of your own. It’s a bad hand dealt. So, what should you do? Here, we share some tips about what you can do after redundancy. Do […]
It goes without saying that hiring the right people is crucial for any organization’s success. Any team is as good as the team members. This means that starting or maintaining a productive business starts with who you hire – and that comes down to the hiring process. An optimized, structured […]
The beginning of the new year often sparks an increase in job searching and hiring. People start thinking about their future and there is a theme of bettering yourself, which can prompt a lot of job hunting New Year’s resolutions. Additionally, managers will want to get a jump on filling […]
Your CV is the most important tool you have when looking for a job. Think of it as your calling card; it’s what you’ll use to demonstrate your talent and your experience to prospective employers. There are certain CV skills that are more valuable than others, they are must-haves for […]