Top 10 UK Job Boards of 2016

Top 10 UK Job Boards of 2016 Looking for a new job? Though there are other means of finding out about job vacancies, job boards are still often the first point of call for job seekers. So which one should you use? Social Talent have released their annual study of the top UK job boards and heres what they found this year: What is the state of employment in the UK in 2016? 31.4 million people were employed in 2015, which was up from 30.8 million in 2014. The current unemployment rate in the UK is 5.1%, down from 5.8% in 2015. Average wages rose by 2% in 2015. How are  job boards used? 26% of recruiters say that job boards are their primary source for finding candidates who are ultimately fired. 42% of sources admit to making no effort to optimise their jobs to be found by job seekers. What are the top 10 UK job boards? 1) Indeed  Named no.1 jobsite wordwide for the third year in a row! They receive over 180 million unique visitors each month and is available in over 50 countries. 2) www.gov.uk/jobsearch The official job centre website for the UK. Allows job seekers to apply for full or part-time jobs in the UK. 3) Reed.co.uk  Reed was the first agency to offer a job board. They feature vacancies from over 25,000 recruiters and they receive over 160,000 applications every day. 4) TotalJobs.com TotalJobs attracts over 6 million job seekers every month,  receiving around 2 million monthly job applications. 5) CV-library.co.uk CVLibrary currently has over 138,000 live job vacancies listed from across the UK, covering over 70 industries. 6) JobSite.co.uk JobSite was launched 18 years ago and matches candidates with recruiters and employers. 7) Monster.co.uk Monster is one of the oldest job boards and is still a go to for thousands of job seekers. They offer job search advice, as well as vacancies. 8) Jobs.nhs.uk A dedicated recruitment service for the NHS. The visit receives over 6 million monthly visits and 250,000 job applications. 9) Fiverr.com Fiverr is a global online marketplace allowing freelancers  to office services at $5 per job. They list over 3 million services on the site. 10) www.jobs.ac.uk-  Has become the leading  international job board for jobs in academic, research and science professions. They help over 700 organisations worldwide to recruit the best academic staff.

Monday Motivation A Story of an Inspirational Woman

Monday Motivation A Story of an Inspirational Woman Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day.  Instead of just celebrating with a day off work, I would like to share a story of a woman that I saw on an Oprah  and who is a keynote speaker at a MLK Day event in Springfield.  Her name is  Tererai Trent. Meet Tererai Trent was raised in rural Zimbabwe and despite wanting to go to school, was denied an education because she was a girl.  She was forced to marry a man who beat her around age 13. Because so many people in her village are illiterate, including her parents, Trent said she doesnt know exactly how old she is because she didnt have a birth certificate.  By roughly age 18, she had three children (and eventually had six).  I was still a child myself. I remember growing up with my own children, Trent said. Trent wrote down her goals to one day earn a bachelors degree, a masters degree and her doctorate. Then she buried the list of goals under a rock near where she used to herd cattle.  On her website, Trent writes: I believed in achieving these dreams against many challenges; the rock where I buried my dreams solidified and grounded me in many ways. I knew I was at peace since I had made a pact with the rock to keep my dreams alive.  Little by little, she checked off every dream from her list. Today she has a doctorate in interdisciplinary evaluation from Western Michigan University. Why I love this story This story illustrates how important it is to write down you dreams and goals. If you do, you are much more likely to achieve them. And this woman didnt let any obstacle stand in her way. Children, illiteracy and an abusive relationship are all reasons to give up. But instead, Tererai got her doctorate!  Before Oprah ended her show, she donated $1.5 million to Trent to build a school in her home village, Trent’s next dream.  Now this woman is making a difference by changing other girls lives because she had the strength and motivation to change her life first.  AWESOME! So here are some links that will help YOU be awesome on this MLK Day: A Month-By Month Guide To Your Career In 2012 by Forbes How To Dress 10 Pounds Thinner of Corporate Fashionista 10 Easy Shopping Resolutions for 2012 by The Budget Fashionista 24 Daily Habits by the Change Blog Battling Burnout by Corporette

Technology and Tyres Working for You!

Technology and Tyres Working for You! Modern technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years, with computers getting smaller and more powerful, able to help us in ways that seemed impossible just a decade or so ago. Technological advances are helping big corporations and governments to operate smoothly, and they have found their way into every part of our lives, even into parts that would not seem obvious at first thought. This includes the world of driving, cars and even tyres â€" tyre alignment and wheel balancing can be done very precisely using computerised measurements, and some vehicles even come with internal CPUs that can help to diagnose performance issues. Mechanics and Technology Mechanics tasks that used to be done with judgement and by eye can now be perfected with computerised aids, ensuring that your vehicle is maintained in the best possible configuration to give you a smooth drive, with minimal wear and tear, and with the greatest fuel efficiency possible. Previously, mechanics had to learn the hard way, by making settings and then running the car, checking often to see if any signs of wear and tear were making themselves visible. This was often a time consuming and inexact job: and computers can now do it in seconds, often by communicating with the vehicles on-board computer! Everything is Online! And another way that technology has helped us all is by giving us the ease, speed and comfort of online shopping. Groceries can be chosen and paid for in about fifteen minutes at midnight, for delivery to your door the next day, and there is very little that cannot be bought online â€" from entire cars to replacement tyres when yours are too old or worn to be safely used any longer. If you want to order tyres online, get them from Jet Wheel Tyre and arrange their fitting at the same time. Wheel balancing is making sure that the weight of the vehicle is spread evenly over all four tyres, and using a computerised scale can help your mechanic to adjust this finely without needing to spend a lot of time on the job. Wheel alignment, ensuring that all four wheels point in the same direction is another job perfected with digital help, enabling mechanics to get your tyres in perfect sync. Finally, tyre rotation â€" the practice of swapping the four tyres around, usually back to front and left to right (so the back right tyre will be put onto the front right of the car) â€" can also be assessed on a microscopic scale, with the computer able to confirm the best configuration for the wear patterns on the tyres, or even making the recommendation that one or more tyres be replaced entirely. Time Saver This means that technology can not only help you buy your tyres without leaving your home, but that you save time until they are ready to be fitted, and you can pop in and get the work done promptly and efficiently, sending you back on your way before you know it! And, as if all that was not enough, your tyres will be in place, adjusted to optimal positioning and pressure, so you enjoy a smooth and comfortable drive: effortlessly.

Not All That Glitters is Gold Have you Checked the Financial Realities of Your Dream Job

Not All That Glitters is Gold â€" Have you Checked the Financial Realities of Your Dream Job When you spend a long time aspiring to get that dream job offer, it’s okay to let the fantasy run wild. As you compare companies and opportunities, it’s fine to get caught up in the prestige you’ll get, the fun you’ll have, and the money you’ll earn. But while your dream job is something that you should get excited about, it’s equally important to remember that dreams have a tendency to end. When you finally get the position you’ve been after, you’ll have to live day-to-day with the realities, not the fantasy. So how well do you really know the job you’re looking for? And, if you know the job, what can you do to solidify your understanding of the company you’ll be working for, their culture, and their all-important finances? Researching a company is about more than interview preparation Most of us know the old advice about preparing for a job interview â€" conduct extensive research into any companies you think you might want to work for and take every opportunity to show off your insight to the interviewers. Without a doubt, that’s good advice. You should always enjoy a period of the best kind of research, the type that tells you whether you’ll be able to work flexibly, the exciting people you’ll be working alongside, and the salary and benefits you can expect to take home. But even at this early stage, it can pay to research more widely into the financial standing of the companies you’re applying to. To truly understand the position you’re aiming for, you need to uncover the financial realities they might neglect to mention. The value of financial research into companies There are several free online services that will let you access company data, including the financial reports they are required by law to file. Even at the most basic level, these will tell you: How much money a company is bringing into the business How many expenses are being incurred â€" and if any of those debts are bad How much profit is left for shareholders, stakeholders, and the people that will ultimately need to be satisfied if a company is to survive Of course, this is just the start. Various reports unlock different pieces of information, allowing you to build up a complete picture of how companies work. It can also be useful to look at the bigger picture beyond a single company. Even if the specific business you’re dealing with looks fine, what about the rest of the industry? Are other companies from the same field growing year on year, or struggling to maintain their existing positions? Thinking about the future of your dream job Finally, it’s important to contemplate what the future may bring, beyond what a web search will tell you about today. In part, that may mean looking at the opportunities available within an organization. These may include training programs or structured channels of movement up the company. But just as you will change and evolve over the coming months and years, companies change too. Looking at current financial data and comparing it to similar reports from the past few years can help to highlight suggested trends and patterns. Small isn’t necessarily bad, but you need to discover whether you’re joining a company on the way up or boarding a sinking ship. And when you’re equipped with all the right information, you can make sure that the job you’ve been searching for really is a dream come true. Image by Sam Hames,

2 Sides of An Infographic Resume Content vs. Appearance

2 Sides of An Infographic Resume Content vs. Appearance Photo Credit â€" Pinterest.comThere has been a new trend with job seekers and we are not yet sure if we like it or not. We know that a lot of information is distributed through visuals, because our brains are more inclined to believe an image, than written content.It is important to check out the company you are applying at before using this style. Some companies are very old school and would probably prefer a fully written resume.When you want to find out information about a travel destination, you want information as well as some visual content. This is exactly why the infographic resumesseem to be growing in popularity.evalA lot of companies are accepting these types of resumes, as long as it is still professional and a not an art project. Here are some tips if you would like to move in this direction.1. Research the companyAs I mentioned, this is not for every company and some may see it as not being professional. Some companies believe that the traditional resume has a flow to i t that is easily understood.It may be that this is just too new of a trend for some companies and they might just need some more time. However, it is a great idea to do an infographic resume for your LinkedIn profile for example.It is simple and gives the potential employer a quick overview of your skills and achievements. You might want to keep a traditional copy handy and take both to the interview.A graphical resume is great for online use, but companies like Microsoft and Kodak seems to be against the use of infographic resumes.2. To the pointYou want to keep your infographic resume to the point and not include too many images. The idea is to share information in a quick and easy to read format. Yes, you may include some borders around your various sections, but it is important to not let it come across like a kindergarten project.Seeing as you only have so much space to work with, you really have to make it count. You will be more likely to communicate your unique skills in wri ting than to find the perfect image to communicate it.evalSummarize as much information as you can, so that it does not appear cluttered.3. ColorsIf you want your infographic resume to come across as a professional document, you might want to stay with 2 colors. Anything more than that might be a bit too flashy and distracting. Choosing a color scheme is also a good idea as long as the colors are pleasing to the eye. IChoosing a color scheme is also a good idea as long as the colors are pleasing to the eye. Eithergray and black, or baby blue and navy might look great, as opposed to bright pink and baby pink. The latter color combinationsdo not look professional.You want to be taken seriously and this is why we suggest a color scheme or simply sticking to 2 colors. If you are new to this and do not know where to start, hire a resume design service to help you out. This will take away a ton of your stress and it is worth the investment.evalMany infographic resumes do not change too mu ch, so you can use it for a few applications. Just be sure to update this resume along with your traditional resume if anything changes.4. Call to ActionYou might be so excited about your new resume design that you forget to add a call to action section. As with most writing, you need to advise the reader on what to do after they are done reading.Include a contact me section with clear details of how to get hold of you.Depending on what position you are applying for, you can be contacted via your LinkedIn profile, website, email or just a simple phone call. If you are at school all day and cannot accept any calls, you might want to be contacted via email.You have to actually think about it for a minute and only include the contact details where you can respond as quickly as possible.ConclusionIt is clear that an infographic resume needs to have a balance of visuals and content, leaning more towards content. You do not want to lose the essence of what you have achieved and have it re placed with a picture. The visual attraction is just to get attention and once you have it, you need to bring it to life in your content.The visual attraction is just to get attention and once you have it, you need to bring it to life in your content.This is why I advise you to hire someone to do it for you if you are not familiar with the format and rules of an infographic resume.There are definitely rules and it cannot just be a random page of information and pictures. I hope you use this format with caution. Who knows, you might strike it lucky on your first try.

Summary Sunday Learn How To Use Social Media To Improve Your Job Search

Summary Sunday Learn How To Use Social Media To Improve Your Job Search If you want to stand out, get attention and get the job, you have to do something different. Get going on social media- now! Companies are embracing these tools at a rapid rate and you need to come up the curve and join the party before it is too late! Every week, I share hundreds of tweets with job search nuggets. Here are some of the posts I most enjoyed and hope you will too (around this theme of improving your social media usage!) Turbo Charge LinkedIn Here are several posts to help you embed media (photos, links and more) into your LinkedIn profile! How to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile With Professional Portfolio by Donna Moritz on Social Media Examiner 18 Ways to Turn Your Profile into a Portfolio by Sabrina Woods 14 Steps To Improve Your LinkedIn Presence in 2014 by Cheryl Conner on Forbes Its Time to Show Off Your Talent On Your LinkedIn Profile  on The Undercover Recruiter Fast Forward on Twitter This Is How To Use Twitter To Find A Job on Savvy Intern Photo Courtesy of Flickr:    juaniraola

How To Put Up A Resume Writing Temecula California

How To Put Up A Resume Writing Temecula CaliforniaAre you thinking of the best possible way of putting up a resume writing Temecula California job? Well, first of all, it is imperative that you must have all the necessary skills and attributes to be a great and successful writer. It is not possible to be a writer if you are illiterate or unable to read and write well.This is why many employers will prefer that you are capable of developing your skills through the use of professional writers. With an employee handbook, which will be filled out by your prospective employer in Temecula CA, you can begin the writing process which will make it easier for you to get your job.Most employers like to have their paperwork submitted electronically. If you are going to be able to produce a high quality resume for their consideration, you will have to know how to handle such a job in this manner. You should begin with your personal information in the form of a basic profile of yourself.Personal i nformation should be brief but important. Once you have accomplished this step, you will be ready to start to put together your skills and qualifications as a writer.There are several other forms of content that are required for preparing resumes Temecula CA. You must have knowledge of these if you are going to be successful at putting together a successful resume.When you are looking for a job you must also prepare a resume that is on the same level as the needs of the employer. In fact, you must submit resumes that will meet their specific needs and expectations. If you do not have an extensive experience in this area you may want to look into getting a college degree that would be useful in this regard.The more carefully you prepare your resume, the more likely it will be to turn into a winning resume when it is time to present it to the employer. The employer is always going to ask for a few details about you are better off being able to supply this information than not.If you h ave any doubts or questions, be sure to speak with a professional resume writing company that specializes in Temecula CA resumes. A small investment in advance will help ensure that you get the job that you are after and the resume that you need to succeed.