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Vacancies at the Spire Lea Hospital
Just posted to the Histon and Impington Facebook group by Zoe Benham: With the great news employment is the highest it has been in a long time, there are now new available positions available at Cambridge Spire Lea Hospital. My friend works there and these have just been announced so thought I’d share! To request…
CV font choice
Recently spotted on the Independent blog about CV font choice: The one font you should never, ever use on your CV (and the fonts you should). When it comes to bad fonts for your CV, I don’t have a list, just one MAJOR culprit – Times New Roman! Avoid this like the plague! Nothing says…
Using AdviceHub for online advice
On 14 March we had a presentation about the new advice hub website www.advicehub.org This is a quick way to access online advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau without having to go a queue up. There is a helpful Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section which has answers and links to help with the most common…
Applying to Cambridge University
If you applying to Cambridge University for a job from their listing page www.jobs.cam.ac.uk you will find links to the description of each job. At the bottom of the general job description is a link to Further Information. It is really important to click in this and get the detailed requirements for this job. This…
23 bizarre job interview questions
The 23 most bizarre job interview questions ever. Taken from a study from the Association of Accounting Technicians here are some of the strangest job interview questions they found. Very unlikely that you would get any of these in an interview but it is still worth thinking about how you would answer these if you…
LinkedIn Job Search App for iPhone
LinkedIn have a new job search app for iPhone. here is their blurb: Now, opportunity doesn’t just knock. It also sends notifications. LinkedIn Job Search gives you all the tools you need to easily find your dream job – or let it find you. Quickly find jobs wherever you want with location-based search. Get automatic…
Volunteering Event in Cambridge Sat 28 Feb
Saturday 28 Feb 11-4 Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge http://www.cambridgehub.org/volunteer-for-cambridge Volunteer for Cambridge is your one-stop shop for finding out how to get involved in the causes you care about, give something back and gain skills. Hosted by Cambridge City Council & Cambridge Hub, Volunteer for Cambridge is a city-wide fair bringing together organisations in the…
Part time role d:licious coffee & sandwich bar
Update on 16 Feb – they are still looking for someone We currently have a part time role available, 25hrs per week, Monday to Friday. Experience in a coffee shop/café or similar preferred. Candidate must be reliable, flexible (to cover holiday/sickness), hard working, possess excellent customer service skills for a busy, fast paced environment. Applicants…
Las Iguanas in Cambridge Recruiting
From their jobs page: Role Restaurant Salary Assistant Manager CAMBRIDGE Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Bartender CAMBRIDGE Competitive + Benefits Commis Chef CAMBRIDGE Competitive + Benefits Host CAMBRIDGE Competitive Kitchen Porter CAMBRIDGE Competitive Waiter/Waitress CAMBRIDGE Competitive via Las Iguanas Careers. F
Three interesting articles about your CV
How I read you CV – James Caan How I Read Your CV | James Caan CBE | LinkedIn. What employers look for with some helpful hints. I especially like this: Finally, and I think I speak for all employers when I say this, make sure your personality shines through! Reading a CV should leave…
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