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Internships are 'invaluable'
On 21-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Summer internships are an "invaluable" source of hands-on experience for students at university, one careers expert has said.Lancaster University revealed summer placements and internships are a way f
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Expert: Networking in person best
On 20-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Students should be aware that when it comes to meeting prospective employers, there is no better way to woo a future boss than through face-to-face networking, one expert has said.Graduate Prospects r
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Firms spend big on benefits, says survey
On 19-Jun-2008 under
Internship
British firms are spending a vast amount of money on employee benefits, one new survey has found.A new study carried out by HR firm Aon Consulting has revealed British firms spend between 20 and 40 pe
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Internet helps interns, says expert
On 18-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Students applying for internships can utilise the internet in order to get a head start in the recruitment process, one expert has said.Graduate Prospects revealed it has "never been easier" for those
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E-frustrations running high
On 14-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Slow computers add to the stress and frustration suffered by employees in the workplace, one expert has said.Clare Evans, a time management specialist, revealed that working days are made even more fr
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Don't lie on CV, says expert
On 14-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Students looking for internships who lie on their CVs are not likely to land their dream role, one expert has said.Adecco revealed in a list of top five tips for those building their CVs that applican
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Firms 'struggle to fill roles'
On 13-Jun-2008 under
Internship
A large majority of UK businesses are struggling to find suitable applicants to fill vacancies despite the ongoing economic slowdown, one new study has found.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and D
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TUC: Law firms should be flexible
On 12-Jun-2008 under
Internship
The legal profession will deprive itself of talented workers unless it offers flexible working patterns to women, one expert has said.According to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), law firms need to acc
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Expert: IT freedom balance essential
On 10-Jun-2008 under
Internship
It is important that IT managers give staff enough freedom online to keep them motivated, one expert has said.Cranfield School of Management advised firms to assess an employee's contribution and valu
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Diversity offers benefits, says report
On 04-Jun-2008 under
Internship
Organisations that employ a diverse workplace benefit from a number of key factors, new research has found.A report carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Confederation of British Indu
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Productive staff preferred, says report
On 30-May-2008 under
Internship
Organisations favour productivity over long service, one new industry survey has revealed.A new Alexander Mann Solutions report found firms prefer a competent worker to one that is loyal, Human Resour
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Survey: less workers forced to wear suits
On 30-May-2008 under
Internship
Businesses are less inclined to force staff to wear a suit to work, one new survey has shown.New research from the Aziz Corporation has found that one-quarter of workers polled wear a suit to the offi
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Embrace flexible work, says expert
On 29-May-2008 under
Internship
Flexible working offers benefits for all parties concerned, one expert has said.The director of BT's employment policy, Caroline Waters, has called on businesses to change their mindset and support fl
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Interview tips revealed
On 29-May-2008 under
Internship
Students preparing for interviews are being advised on which "gaffes" they should try and avoid when trying to impress prospective bosses, it has emerged.Inappropriate clothing is the ultimate boob in
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2012 games brings jobs
On 24-May-2008 under
Internship
The 2012 Olympic Games will boost the UK's job market, new research has found. An Adecco survey of 1,000 workers revealed that 98 per cent of work placements so far have gone to UK companies with half
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National Work From Home day today
On 16-May-2008 under
Internship
Up to five million workers are expected to work from home today (May 15th) for National Work From Home day.Students prefer to work from home could be interested to hear that due to technological advan
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Firms should boost staff commitment
On 03-May-2008 under
Internship
Organisations should use the current financial climate to boost the commitment of their staff, one expert has said.Katie Roberts, of Boots, said that firms should show their staff how valuable they ar
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Firms exploiting students are under fire
On 24-Apr-2008 under
Internship
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has threatened to expose newspapers that exploit work experience staff to cover full-time jobs.As part of its ongoing campaign for press and broadcasting freedo
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Internship allows designer to pursue career
On 15-Apr-2008 under
Internship
Katie Whiting, 22, is set to pursue a career in shoe design thanks to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship scheme.The news could be positive for students studying fashion all over the country, as it shows
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Student interns 'ahead of the rest'
On 10-Apr-2008 under
Internship
Students who complete internships during their studies improve their employability, one recruitment expert has said.According to the Association of Graduate Careers Asdvisory Services (AGCAS), graduat
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