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5 WORST Things to Wear in a Job Interview

When you are preparing for a job interview, everyone knows that you don’t just need to prepare yourself mentally; you also have to prepare yourself physically. You want to make a good impression, right from the first moment your interviewer lays his or her eyes on you. Naturally, you will want to look spiffy, smart…

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How OneWire Edge Gives Finance Candidates a Real Edge

With an average of 250 resumes received for each corporate job opening — and the average length of unemployment still hovering at 37 weeks — job seekers need all the help they can get when it comes to landing a new position. OneWire Edge, recently released by OneWire, the leading career site for finance professionals, helps finance professionals see how they…

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The 20 Most In Demand UK Employers According to LinkedIn

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 238 million members worldwide, this week revealed the second annual ranking of the most attractive employers among its 13 million members in the UK. The results? Well, UK professionals seem to prefer the best of British, with a dollop of American of course. Consumer technology and…

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What are UK Tech Start-ups Looking for?

New data mined by the Adzuna boffins this month shows that startups around Britain,  including east London’s Silicon Roundabout/Tech City cluster, are hiring more than ever before with 4,753 positions currently advertised, up 44% since 2012. Software developers are in hot demand with 1,473 jobs currently on offer (+31% since 2012), with marketing roles second at 1,142…

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Unemployment: By the Numbers

The unemployment figures are always a popular topic of discussion and disagreement. Are they rising or falling? This infographic by NBRI breaks it down. Takeaways: Long-term unemployed count for 37% of all people unemployed. The luxury retail industry is one of the most in demand. Support activities for mining is the fastest growing industry.