11 ways to help your job search in 5 minutes
Susan Ricker, CareerBuilder writer You might have heard the saying, “Looking for a job is a full-time job.” Although a job search needs a lot of attention and focus, it doesn’t need to take up your...
View ArticleCareerBuilder UK and EMSI Release Hot Jobs for 2014-2017
30 January 2014 – With the news of the improving economy, are you now considering finding a new job? Are you planning to do it in the next 12-24 months? CareerBuilder UK and Economic Modeling...
View ArticleWho’s hiring in February?
According to the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs demand for staff is still growing. The strongest rate of expansion was signalled for executive and professional workers. Nursing, medical, care, IT and...
View ArticleMore Than a Quarter of Workers Plan to Change Jobs this Year, According to...
Whether it is confidence in the slowly improving economy or a need for a higher salary or a better work/life balance, workers are planning to changes jobs before the end of the year, according to a...
View ArticleJobs that pay £40 an hour or more
The average full-time employee in the UK earns £517* a week – or £13 an hour for those working 40 hours a week. While that certainly sounds preferable to the minimum wage (£6.31 for those aged 21 and...
View ArticleHow to find a great career coach
Stuck in a rut at work or can’t seem to get past the interview stage? A career coach could be the answer as long as you’re able to find the best professional for you. ‘The right career coach can make...
View ArticleWho’s hiring in March?
The British labour market continues to improve: In January, vacancies rose at the fastest pace since May 1998, finds the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs. Both permanent and temporary staff placements...
View ArticleHow to advance your career in 2014
Is 2014 the year that you’re going to get noticed by company leaders, secure that big promotion or finally land that dream job? If this is the year you’re really going to supercharge your career, then...
View ArticleWhy Taking An Apprenticeship Is The Way Into A Rewarding Career
In today’s world, it can be difficult to know what the best option is when seeking a rewarding career. While not everyone is agreed on the solution, there are some facts we all agree on: - Current...
View ArticleTips for telephone interviews
Employers are increasingly using telephone interviews, both as a quick screening process to check candidates against a set of criteria, and in place of standard face-to-face meetings. If you’re invited...
View Article5 jobs worth a second look
Not everyone is cut out to be a prison officer, funeral director or pest control officer – but could you be? If your job search is running out of steam, it could be time to take a second look at those...
View ArticleWant to earn £25 by sharing your opinion?
We are looking for people like you to share your thoughts and feedback on some of our products. You don’t have to be a seasoned Product Tester or be actively looking for a job, you just have to be...
View Article5 mistakes first-time job seekers make
Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking for a job after a decade working in the same company, there are common mistakes every first-time job hunter makes. Save yourself valuable time and energy...
View ArticleWhat’s the worst job you’ve ever had?
Every hour of every day, somebody, somewhere, is being stripped of their dignity, wondering what happened to the glittering career they hoped for. Unfortunately, we’ve not yet been able to substitute...
View ArticleWho’s hiring in April?
When looking at the latest labour market figures things aren’t bad, but they could be much better. Despite a drop in the jobless and an increase in the number of people in employment, there are still...
View ArticleHow to turn an unpaid internship into a paid job
It’s estimated that 100,000 young people are currently working as unpaid interns in the UK. While every one of them will be hoping to gain valuable experience, not everyone will be lucky enough to land...
View ArticleAre you checking me out?
- New CareerBuilder features allows you to see who is viewing your CV! - We have been working tirelessly with job seekers to find out exactly what you want from our site. Our goal is to make you...
View Article6 ways to ruin your career
At a past job, I worked with a nightmare of a client. My team members and I would often forward her “nasty-gram” emails to each other, commenting about her awfulness. After one particularly snippy...
View ArticleWho’s hiring in May?
According to the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs, rates of growth in both permanent and temporary staff appointments eased during March, but remained strong overall. The strongest growth was signalled...
View Article9 mistakes every first-time job seeker makes
There’s a lot that first-time job seekers bring to the table. They’re often eager and enthusiastic, technologically-savvy and up-to-date on the latest skills and trends in their desired field. Yet...
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