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5 Steps to Acing That Career Fair and Landing an Offer
Career fairs are the hunting grounds for hundreds of job seeking individuals. It may seem like a tough race, but it’s a great place to…
Top 10 Things Not To Include In Your CV
If you are looking for a job, your cv is the first thing that an employer sees. Hence, knowing what things to include and what things not…
How to Overcome Interview Anxiety and Land The Job
Learn how to overcome interview anxiety and land the job you want. You’ll be able to answer questions confidently, impress your interviewer…
Latest articles
Britain has fewer vacancies. That does not make hiring simple
Vacancies, job adverts and hiring surveys tell different stories. A closer reading of Britain’s jobs data explains what candidates and employers should do.
The careers fair is over. Now comes the part that can change the outcome
A useful careers-fair follow-up connects a real conversation to relevant evidence. How to act on leads, respect the process and judge your progress.
When every application sounds perfect, a real conversation has a job to do
AI can polish an application. A conversation can test its substance. Why evidence, fair assessment and clearer questions matter in recruitment now.
London has jobs. Why does finding one still feel so difficult?
London’s hiring signals are pulling in different directions. What the evidence means for your search—and how to prepare for the 6 November careers fair.
331 hourly adverts, 274 annual ones: why a jobs board cannot promise a simple pay average
An audit of 698 live job adverts separates hourly and annual pay, exposing why advertised ranges cannot be treated as a national earnings measure.
Aster Group to headline the Winchester Careers Fair
Aster Group is headline sponsor of the free Winchester Careers Fair at Winchester Guildhall on Wednesday 28 October 2026, 10am to 2pm.
Meet Aster Group, headline sponsor of the Winchester Careers Fair
Aster Group is headline sponsor of the Winchester Careers Fair on 28 October 2026. Meet the team and explore jobs, apprenticeships and work experience.
The autumn 2026 hiring outlook: what the evidence says happens next
Payrolls have stopped falling, temp hiring is surging and January's employment-law cliff-edge is concentrating minds. The evidence on what autumn brings. (153 chars)
Britain's 6.7-point jobs divide: where hiring is holding up in 2026
A 6.7-point employment gap now separates Britain's strongest and weakest regions. City by city: where hiring is holding up — and where it's hardest.
AI is interviewing you — and employers don't trust what AI sends them back
73% of candidates use AI to apply; 47% have been interviewed by it; regulators are circling. Why hiring's trust crisis is sending selection back in person.
The Employment Rights Act: what's already law, what hits in October and what lands in January
SSP from day one is already law. Tribunal deadlines double in October, and six-month unfair dismissal rights land on 1 January 2027. The dates employers need.
Ghost jobs and the application black hole: the UK roles that never existed
24% of UK workers say they've applied for a job that never existed; 80% have been met with silence. How to spot ghost listings — and where hiring stays real.
Apprenticeships are having their moment: starts up 8.7% in the year the levy changed
Apprenticeship starts are up 8.7% in the year the levy changed and £3,000 youth hiring grants are live. What employers and school leavers should know. (150 chars)
A record cohort meets record-low adverts: the 2026 graduate market, honestly
Graduate adverts are down 42% in a year while the biggest 18-year-old cohort in 35 years heads to university. The honest numbers — and what still works.
Temp-first, cost-managed: how UK employers are really hiring in 2026
Temp billings rising at their fastest since 2023, permanent hiring easing, cost control in charge. What REC, CIPD and Bank of England data show. (144 chars)
Has the UK jobs downturn bottomed out?
July's ONS data shows UK payroll losses flattening, unemployment at 4.9% and 712,000 vacancies. What it means for hiring and job hunting this autumn.
The 18-month visa lifeline: what the MAC's shortage-list verdict means for UK employers
The Migration Advisory Committee backs visa access for just 28 medium-skill jobs — for 18 months only. What employers should do about domestic pipelines now.
How To Avoid Taking Emails Too Seriously
Emails are an essential way of communicating, especially in the workplace. It is extremely quick, highly efficient and can maintain…
When Personal Challenges Start Affecting Business Performance
This guide explains what to do when personal challenges begin to affect business performance, particularly in the context of a complex…
Firstcom Europe - Proud Headline Sponsor of the Bolton Careers Fair
Based in Bolton, Firstcom Europe is built on a foundation of innovation, reliability and people‑first service. We pride ourselves on…
Firstcom Europe Announced as Event Sponsor for The UK Careers Fair in Bolton
We are pleased to announce that Firstcom Europe Ltd will be the Event Sponsor for the Bolton Careers Fair, taking place on 12 March 2026.…
Staying Motivated In The Long Month Of January
One of the reasons that January can feel so daunting is the pressure to immediately achieve ambitious resolutions and promises that were…
Labour Market Outlook 2026: Why Quality Engagement Wins in a Crowded Market
The UK labour market has shifted gears. After years of volatility, we are entering a phase of stabilisation. According to the latest Office…
How Employers Can Break The Ageism Cycle
Some employers may have concerns, usually totally unfounded, about an older candidate's ability to adapt to a company's culture or to learn…
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