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Structured vs Unstructured Job Interviews
While this article is written for the User Experience world the points it raises are very general . It explains why more companies are moving to structured interviews. Despite the stress they generate, the effort they demand, and their high stakes, many hiring interviews are conducted haphazardly and lead to bad outcomes for both job…
The Squiggly Careers Podcast
Interesting podcast series with lots of episodes covering a lot of different topics. amazingif.com/listen/ The episodes are geared to practical advice about how people can improve the way they build their career with many “self coaching” questions to ask yourself. The name of the series comes from the way careers are no longer like climbing…
Job Adverts Recover to Pre Covid Levels
In an article from the Office for National Statistics looking at a number of indicators of economic activities shows that Job Adverts in our area have recovered to their previous levels. However there is quite a difference in the different sectors with Graduate, Catering and Retail being the lowest
Which groups find it hardest to find a job following a period out of work?
This article from the Office for National Statistics looks at many of the different factors that can affect the ease with which different groups. Here are some of the unsurprising key points that they explore in the article with actual figures More people are remaining out of employment for three months or more during the…
What are the top CV skills employers look for? – FutureLearn
A well researched article with a detailed dive into what makes a good CV from FutureLearn They say: If you’re applying for jobs and are struggling to know what to include on your CV, we’ve got you covered. We take a look at the top CV skills employers look for and some other key elements…
Reinventing you career when over 50
Redundancy does not mean the end. In fact it can be the beginning of a new chapter as this article from the Telegraph discusses with plenty of examples from people over 50 who have reinvented themselves.
Warden (Casual Hours) at Wandlebury
There is an opportunity for Casual hours Wardens who typically work 15-30 hours per month, mostly on weekends, but also help to provide holiday cover. Casual hours Wardens are contacted about available shifts and asked if they would like to work – there is no requirement for you to accept these shifts if offered. It…
Employment During Coronavirus – Cambridge Network
The Cambridge Network recruitment team are working to keep job seekers and employers connected during this challenging time. They have launched this page to include jobs that have become available as a result of the outbreak. These are vacancies mainly in the supply chain, the NHS and volunteer roles.
Online Learning Resources
An interesting and informative article which covers many of the main online learning platforms which can be useful for improving specific skills and knowledge. The platforms it covers are: General Knowledge and Learning Khan Academy TED JobScout Skillshare Duolingo YouTube ALISON LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) University Resources Udemy MIT OpenCourseWare ItunesU Open Yale Courses Coursera edX…
Useful BBC Articles
The BBC has recently publishes a couple of useful articles about finding a job Coronavirus: How do I find a new job and which sectors are hiring? How to get a job: Top bosses share their secrets Both have some very helpful advice.
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