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The spike in customer service job opportunities
9 days ago by Daniel Stack
Over the last 10 years, the British high street has drastically transformed. We’ve seen physical branches close down and operations move online, from nationwide banks to big‑name retailers. Meanwhile, there’s been a steady rise in digital‑only businesses, offering customers all kinds of solutions without them needing to leave their homes. In this crowded marketplace, busines...
Getting yourself out of a lockdown rut
24 days ago by Daniel Stack
There’s no doubt that numerous lockdowns have been taking their toll on people. Life seems so predictable that it’s become stale. But one of our many talents as humans is that despite what’s thrown at us, we draw on our resilience and we keep going. As the best antidote to feeling stuck is taking action, we’re sharing tips you can put into practice to help you get out of a l...
The key skills needed for admin roles in 2021
about 1 month ago by Daniel Stack
Administrative roles form the backbone of businesses, so establishing yourself as an effective and reliable admin professional will take you far in your career. As hiring for these roles continues, we’re sharing the most in-demand admin skills for the year ahead, along with prompts to get you thinking about how you can demonstrate these to future employers. Communication s...
Why work in Social Care?
about 1 month ago by Daniel Stack
Even before the impact of Coronavirus, the UK care workforce was experiencing a huge shortage of talent. Now with the pressure put on the sector by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with new restrictions on EU nationals entering the workforce imposed by Brexit, this skills shortage is at a critical point. But working in care is often misunderstood. So why should you consider a ro...
Changing career after redundancy
3 months ago by Daniel Stack
Going through a redundancy can mark the end of one chapter in your career, but it also presents exciting opportunities for your future. It could even be the catalyst that propels you into a new career. Now is the perfect time to consider other possibilities, so that your next career is one that’s meaningful to you. If you’ve been made redundant and want to change careers, he...
5 top tips as you return to work
6 months ago by Kevin Minnis
2020 has been one for the history books – I don’t think anyone had a global pandemic on their to-do list for the start of the new decade. On 23 March 2020, the UK went into a national lockdown and the way we worked as a nation changed overnight. For some sectors the transfer to homeworking was relatively smooth, whilst others suffered dramatically – especially in roles which...
5 ways to navigate the post-COVID jobs landscape
8 months ago by Daniel Stack
Finding a new role in the current climate is challenging to say the least. With the job market becoming more saturated, and interviewing and onboarding increasingly taking place virtually, jobseekers are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory. Based on the trends that we are seeing among employers and jobseekers over recent weeks, here are some tips on how to navigate th...
How and Why You Should Build Your Personal Brand Now
8 months ago by Daniel Stack
Businesses and individuals are beginning to understand that the future of work may look very different than it did just a few months ago, with working from home on the rise and jobs rapidly transitioning between industries. This can understandably make it feel difficult to prepare for the next phase of your career, but there are foundational steps you can take to bolster you...
The Value of Resetting Through Setback
8 months ago by Kevin Minnis
The world of work has significantly changed in recent months, with many workers facing difficulties as a result. Both temporary furloughs and permanent layoffs have led some to rush out to look for other work, but this period of change can also act as an opportunity to re-evaluate career goals and consider pivoting into new opportunities. If you find yourself in this positio...