Archive for author: Rebecca Page

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Skills and Tips

How to Get into Work After a Long Unemployment 

After a period of unemployment, it can be daunting looking for a new job, and this fear might even stop you from applying to your dream job roles. However, there are a few steps that you can take to boost your ...

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How to Conduct Virtual Interviews as an Employer

You may be surprised to know that virtual interviews, conducted by video conferencing, have become more popular. They have many advantages, from saving money on travel to accommodate busy schedules, virtual int...

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7 Interview Questions to Ask Employee

Have you ever been at the end of your interview, when the interviewer asks you ‘Do you have any questions for us?’ and you freeze? It’s not a nice position to be in, so when doing your interview homework and pr...

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Why and How to Set Goals

All of the successful people that you see in life probably set goals, such as Michael Phelps and Richard Branson,  and help to give you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It helps you to organise your ...

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How to Increase Diversity Within the Workplace

Diversity has become a buzzword over the last few years, however, some hiring managers often forget the benefits of a more diverse workforce, and that they can bring to the organisation and brand as a whole. Di...

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6 Reasons Why You Should Upskill Yourself 

Upskilling is the process of improving or adding additional skills to yourself. You can upskill yourself through various means, such as: Volunteering, free webinars and online courses, reading or starting a per...

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Developing Personal Confidence 

Although confidence can be learnt, it is a state of mind rather than a skill. It takes practise to gain confidence, and can be done through positive thinking and talking to others.  Confidence is an attribute t...

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A 4 Tip Checklist for a Successful Interview 

Making a good first impression in interviews is key, as this is likely the first time that the employer has met you and will help them to form an opinion of you. Interviewing is a skill that needs to be practis...

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Common Hiring Problems and How to Solve Them

With hundreds of online job websites available, it’s important that you are selective on where and how you’re posting job vacancies.  Here are some common hiring problems, along with tips on how to solve them. ...

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Benefits of Unemployment Training

If you’re unemployed or have lost your job, training offered through the UK’s employment system can help you re-enter the workforce. This is often offered by various companies dotted around the country, and all...