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  • Job Hunting Guide

    Here is a page with a collection of useful advice and and some interesting links that could be helpful, albeit with a bit of a USA bias. https://backgroundchecks.org/job-hunt-preparation-guide.html

  • Hiring Older Workers

    Interesting post on linked-in from Oleg Vishnepolsky, Global CTO at DailyMail Online and Metro.Co.Uk about the benefits of hiring older workers link to post  

  • Assembly Worker Job

    Seen in the window of the hairdressers in Histon on 4th Sep 18.

  • Receptionist at Histon Opticians

    Seen today at the opticians:

  • The Dots Jobs Site

    The Dots Jobs Site

    The Dots is both a jobs site & a network for creators, creatives and freelancers. Companies such as Google, BBC and Spotify use the platform to promote their jobs. https://the-dots.com/jobs/search The site is quite London centric (they are trying to build our community), however, we do have occasional roles in Cambridge

  • Jobseekers urged to apply for FREE railcard giving 50% off fares

    If you’re on jobseeker’s allowance or job hunting and claiming universal credit you may be able to get a free railcard from the jobcentre which gives 50% off many rail tickets, thanks to a little-known discount scheme. But you aren’t guaranteed to get a railcard just because you’re on jobseeker’s allowance or job hunting and…

  • Importance of truthfulness

    Saw this on twitter recently and thought is was a fun reminder to be truthful in CVs When you lied on your CV about having previous sheepdog experience. pic.twitter.com/I8A5L5b3DT — Paul Bronks (@BoringEnormous) March 26, 2018

  • CBM – Admin Assistant

    CBM is expanding our supporter care team,  so we are recruiting for a new Admin Assistant to join our existing team. Details at https://www.cbmuk.org.uk/who-we-are/work-for-us/ There is also a Trusts and foundations officer post available.

  • The Boot nearing completion and recruiting

    The Boot nearing completion and recruiting

    As the boot nears completion in early 2018 they are looking for a range of new staff like Assistant Manager Bar Staff Waiters Here are the Full listings on Indeed For more info call 07467 941398 or email histon@whitebrasserie.com    

  • Possible Employment Fraud

    The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified a number of reports where job seekers are being targeted by fraudsters trying to obtain personal and banking details from them, or requesting money to secure accommodation. Individuals registering with job seeking websites or searching for jobs on The Student Room website are being contacted by bogus…

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