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How to Succeed at: Writing Applications Course
Free online course which starts on 26 October 2015. Highly recommended as a way of understanding good approaches to creating a high quality CV, cover letter and dealing with application forms. Source: How to Succeed at: Writing Applications – The University of Sheffield
10 phrases employers hate to see on CVs
Recent research on UK CVs from Good Houskeeping Short article with some interesting facts. Includes: Top 10 most over-used CV phrases that are likely to put employers off Top 10 CV hates by UK employers Source: 10 phrases employers hate to see on CVs – Good Housekeeping
Care Opportunity Locally
This was posted yesterday on the village facebook group by Karen Baker, and reproduced here in case it is of interest. Be aware that there are other care companies and most have ongoing recruitment efforts. Future Care Solutions is a well established and locally owned care company, with an ongoing philosophy to provide a positive…
Interesting job search site Trovit
Jobs Cambridge – Trovit We have just had this site suggested to us. It is a job search site that seems to pick up listing from a surprisingly broad range of sites and has a good set of filters, including for part time jobs. While it includes quite a bit of advertising it could…
Financial administrator in Histon
Limetree Financial are currently recruiting for an administrator role in our busy Histon office. Mortgage Administration experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Full job role details are available on our website limetreefs.co.uk If anybody locally is interested please email shammond @ limetreefs.co.uk Posted on HI People Facebook group by Sian…
“Parcel Mule” Fraud
Something that job seekers should be aware of (from the eCops mailing) is that people are being targeted to become “Parcel Mules” as part of a reshipping scam, which results in them handling stolen goods and losing out financially. Victims are predominantly recruited through job advertisements and dating websites. They are persuaded to have items…
Resident Custodian
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH CAMBRIDGE RESIDENT CUSTODIAN 40 Hours per week Salary between £9 and £10.50 per hour according to experience. Will include a 2 bedroom first-floor accommodation and car parking space at church. Responsible for: Oversight of use and maintenance of a busy city centre church premises Health and Safety on premises Cleaning Security Closing date…
Part-time Shop Assistants wanted for the Great St Mary’s Gift Shop
We are looking for enthusiastic and presentable individuals to work in our gift shop inside Great St Mary’s during lunchtimes and weekends. Retail experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given. You will be required to have strong interpersonal skills to enable good relations with your team members and customers.…
Apprenticeship Jobs Fair Tuesday June 23rd
Source: Apprenticeship Jobs Fair highlights opportunities for students and employers On Tuesday June 23rd the Cambridge Network is hosting a jobs fair at the Hauser Forum in Cambridge, especially for students and young people considering an apprenticeship as a potential alternative career path to university. Students and jobseekers who come to the event (free of…
Cambridge Jobs Fair 20 May 2015
Source: Are you ready for the Cambridge Jobs Fair? | Cambridge News The Cambridge Jobs Fair is open from 10am until 2pm at the Guildhall, Cambridge on Wednesday, 20 May 2015. The Jobs Fair is part of a national network of recruitment events that lets candidates and companies meet face to face. If you’re looking…
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