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There's many reasons why some may take a "gap" in employment, such as physical and mental health, caring for a sick family member, pursuing further education or professional training, etc. But in a lot of cases, it's simply due to being laid off from your previous employer and struggling to find work afterwards. Unfortunately, whatever the reaso...

When going through the long and tedious process of looking through jobs, you may find one that you're genuinely interested in. It's in your desired field, has a decent salary and seems like something you could do. However, there are also signs out there that perhaps the job is not worth applying for due to a number of reasons, despite how intere...

Nowadays, mental health is a topic many can talk about openly. However, that isn't to say people don't face any kind of discrimination or challenges at all. In fact, a lot of people fear just this if they speak out about their mental health. This of course includes the workplace too. While root of mental health issues can come from stresses at w...

Recruitment agencies are a great way to find work, and the right one can set you up with your ideal job. However, with so many recruitment agencies, particulartly in the city these days, it may be difficult to decide which ones are worth signing up for. So, how can you choose the right recruitment agency for you? 1) Look for an agency that speci...

When you start a new job, it's certainly an exciting period. You've stood out with your CV, passed the daunting interview stage and have finally been able to achieve the position you desired. At the beginning, you feel motivated to work, eager to get the best results and most importantly, you want to prove to your employer that they made the rig...

Nowadays, many companies offer their employees the chance to work from home. Working remotely can be advanteous, as it can make you feel more independent and increase your productivity. A 2017 survey showed that over 15,000 respondents spent time working from home. It's become so popular these days, that survey results showed that 31% worked fro...

Job searching is already frustating enough on its own, but it can be even worse when scammers are involved. There are some out there who will post bogus job advertisements, in order to deceieve jobseekers who think they're applying for a regular job. Unfortunately, the internet is exactly where these type of sham companies and fake jobs seem to ...

Sometimes when you apply for a role, a CV on its own isn't enough for employers to determine whether you are a potential fit. Sometimes, certain companys will want to know a little more about you in the form of a cover letter, and why you believe you'd benefit their business. That's not to say cover letters aren't a royal pain at times. It's one...

Bullying isn't just something that happens on the playground or in the classroom. Unfortunately, it isn't something that stops when we enter adulthood and the world of work. In fact, results from a survey showed that 19% of people have experienced workplace bullying, while another 19% said they had witnessed it happen to a colleague. Like at sch...

When hiring for a role, the typical route is shortlisting candidates, inviting them for a face-to-face interview then finally making the decision on who you wish to hire. However, over the years group interviews have increased in popularity and it's no surprise why - it saves time, you can compare candidates and it gives you the opportunity to s...