Five Industries Driving Economic Growth in Scotland
The Scottish economy has seen both ups and downs, but here are a few industries that are driving growth. In this post, we will look at five industries that are crucial to the Scottish economy, based on...
View ArticleDay in the life of a Business Analyst and Test Architect
We caught up with Steve Gray, a test architect, and Marshal Konzvo, a business analyst, both working for Capita Children’s Services to find out a little bit more about their day to day activities. What...
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 ArticleA Day in the Life Series: Detainee Custody Officer!
A detainee custody officer plays a vital part in securing the UK Borders. Their role encompasses a wide range of duties at a wide range of locations including airports, ports and removal centres. What...
View ArticleWhat can you buy with your paycheque?
When you go shopping during the holiday season, you can’t help but look at prices and wonder where all your paycheque went this year. After all, if you look at your annual salary, you probably think...
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 ArticleTop Industries Where Information Technology Jobs Are Growing Fast
LONDON – 16 April 2014 – It’s no secret that information technology is one of the hottest sectors for employment in Britain. But, just where are those jobs growing the fastest? CareerBuilder and...
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 ArticleHow to become a project manager
Project managers are the modern day masters of organisation and crisis management. With a flair for delegation and negotiation they are the orchestrators of balance that keep projects from falling into...
View ArticleHow to answer brain-teaser interview questions
Interview questions should be fair and designed to find out if you can do the job – but in reality, candidates can be asked some very odd things. While you can’t predict what questions you will be...
View ArticleFive jobs for people who love to plan
Organisational and planning skills are highly sought after in many jobs. If you’re the type of person who keeps a spreadsheet for the weekly shop and meal plan and have been known to alphabetise your...
View ArticleThe office is not your bedroom
Weird stuff employees were caught doing at work Click, click, click. That’s the sound you hear coming from your co-worker’s cubicle. You peer over, and realize to your horror that he’s clipping his toe...
View Article5 ways to give your soft skills the hard sell
You have the technical skills and experience for the job – but do you have the soft skills that employers are looking for? ‘Many candidates see hard skills as relevant and soft skills as ‘nice to have’...
View ArticleAnti-Bullying Week: Half of workers say they have felt bullied in their...
If you’re aware of bullying at your workplace, or are a victim yourself, you’re not alone. According to a survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk, half of UK workers revealed that they have been bullied at work....
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