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Job hunting with recruitment agencies

Get the best out of recruitment agencies and find the job that’s right for you.

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What would the Bard be doing in 2012?

We’ve put together a list of jobs for the modern day poet.

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Could your next job be a tweet away?

How social media could change the way you manage your career

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How to job-proof your Facebook page

Make sure that photo album doesn’t ruin your career prospects

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Success is sweet

Chocolatier and former beauty pageant winner, Sarah Finlay thinks that being a food entrepreneur takes creativity and good marketing skills

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Studying for your prelims?

10 simple ways to take the stress out of studying

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A guide to job interviews

Confused by all the different kinds of job interviews out there? Don’t panic, we’ve got information on everything from competency-based to interviews via webcam

The 10 biggest interview mistakes

Congratulations! Your CV’s done its job and you’ve got an interview. Don’t blow it by…

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Find the right career information for you by building up your account.

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