http://www.recruitertoday.co.uk Recruitment News Copyright 2009 Recruitment Today http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2170&type=news_features Finding a job after graduating from University can seem like a daunting task, particularly given the gloom surrounding the current state of the job market. But despite this despair, there are still plenty of job vacancies available for the right candidates. So, how can you make sure you are the... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:43:24 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2169&type=news_features Image courtesy of T0msk The answer, quite simply, is no. When it comes to shares, pensions, savings, ISAs and the like, they’re all very risky when it comes to counting on them as a pension fund. It may be that you’re a long way from retirement, but it’s seriously... Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:29:31 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2168&type=news_features The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’'s construction group has announced its commitment to work in partnership with contractors to devise and promote apprenticeship schemes in the sector. The group, which represents more than 400 specialised agencies, has already been working with the sector'’s skills council, CITB Construction Skills, on how agencies can... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:43:34 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2167&type=news_features Two-thirds of British business decision makers say training budgets have been unaffected by the economic conditions, according to a survey from SkillSoft. Moreover, according the survey – which polled 96 business decision makers in UK firms with a formal training programme – 95% of the decision makers polled say they match... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:41:56 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2166&type=news_features Here James Hammill, Head of Apprenticeships at training provider Kaplan, considers the importance of on-the-job training for young people and UK plc... Three weeks into a new year, the signs are that 2011 is going to be hugely challenging for young people searching for work. A survey from High Flyers Research this... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:41:32 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2164&type=news_features The British public is not prepared to put up and shut up when it comes to poor customer service. Almost half (47%) of people say they have boycotted a firm that has not served them well. The survey – carried out on behalf of the training provider, Kaplan - explores the damage... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:39:29 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2163&type=news_features This week's draft Government legislation that makes major changes to the NHS will lead to an increased demand for GPs, especially those with specialist skills, according to medical recruiter Your World. "I believe that by abolishing Primary Care Trusts (PCTs), more procedures that used to be confined to hospitals will increasingly... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:39:03 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2162&type=news_features Unemployment in the UK increased by 49,000 in the three months to the end of November, the Office for National Statistics has revealed. The number of unemployed is now almost 2.5 million One in five 16 to 24-year-olds is out of work following an increase of 32,000 in the recorded period. The... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:27:11 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2161&type=news_features UK unemployment will continue to increase throughout 2011, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research. The think-tank warns that the country faces a double-dip in employment - although an economic double-dip is unlikely. IPPR chief economist Tony Dolphin said: "History suggests the UK economy needs to grow at an annual rate... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:26:48 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2160&type=news_features Employers intend to grow their permanent workforce in 2011 but are starting the year on a cautious note, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s January JobsOutlook. However, there are some encouraging signs, particularly with regards to the increasing demand for temporary staff. The REC’s monthly survey shows that longer-term plans... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:26:29 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2159&type=news_features Graduates should be buoyed by an increase in the number of vacancies this summer - but those without work experience will still find the market tough. A study by High Fliers Research has found that around 60% of employers are warning that graduates who have no previous work experience have little... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:26:05 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2158&type=news_features Marketing recruiter EMR has opened an office in Dublin. Parent group FiveTen has already established businesses in Ireland having offices of accountancy & finance brand Marks Sattin, IT & telecommunications brand Greythorn and legal recruiter Laurence Simons in the capital. The Dublin office is EMR’s seventh, joining operations in cities such as... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:25:40 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2157&type=news_features The number of job offers made within Financial Services fell sharply at the end of 2010, according to a study commissioned by City pre‐employment screening firm Powerchex. Figures showed the number of confirmed job offers fell 21% in December, compared to the previous month. Biggest losers were Investment Banks, where opportunities dropped... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:17:11 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2156&type=news_features Couples will be able to share maternity leave under new plans set to be unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. Under the changes - to be introduced in April - fathers will be allowed to take up any remaining unpaid leave if their partners go back to work early. According to... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:16:45 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2155&type=news_features Job searching is tough. The struggle of finding a role that matches your capabilities, within an organisation that fits your ethos, is something each job searcher faces. People fall at all hurdles along the way, from a poor CV, mediocre interview techniques or simply applying for the wrong jobs. Lots of... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:16:23 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2154&type=news_features Professional services firm KPMG is working with Durham University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to develop a ground-breaking new school leavers' programme for September 2011. The innovative proposal is for an initial intake of around 75 students at Durham, who will start a six-year programme with... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:15:49 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2153&type=news_features The financial crisis has put significant extra pressure on non-executive directors, with the average time spent on the job rising by four days this year to 24 days. The extra time commitment has been driven by risk and regulatory requirements combined with greater business challenges, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’s 2010 non-executive director... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:15:19 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2152&type=news_features A bizarre court ruling in Germany means company bosses can now order women employees to wear bras at work. Finger nail and beard length (presumably on men) can also be scrutinised and determined by employers. "Being told to wear a bra and to keep fingernails to shorter than half-a-centimetre does not impinge... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:09:03 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2151&type=news_features Online recruitment marketplace TalentPuzzle has launched version 3.0 of its platform - including what it calls  revolutionising recommendation technology. Based on data collected on its platform, TalentPuzzle is able to recommend those recruitment agencies most likely to fill a specific vacancy. It said this would enable employers to always work with the... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:08:42 GMT http://www.recruitmenttoday.net/News/Story/?storyid=2150&type=news_features The Government has confirmed it is to scrap the Default Retirement Age of 65. The aim is to give people a greater choice on when they stop working. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded by underlining the key role that recruiters can play in helping older workers access new opportunities. Following an... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:08:24 GMT