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Edinburgh University warns staff to expect job cuts
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Edinburgh University warns staff to expect job cuts

It comes after Dundee University admitted job cuts were “inevitable” and Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen placed 135 roles at risk of redundancy due to funding issues.

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How to Follow Up with Someone Who’s Not Getting Back to You
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How to Follow Up with Someone Who’s Not Getting Back to You

People are often juggling a series of important work and personal responsibilities. Your email probably doesn’t make the top 10 on their priority list.

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Warren Buffett Pointed Out 1 Clear Sign to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills
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Warren Buffett Pointed Out 1 Clear Sign to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills

I often tell my coaching clients that if they want to reach their full potential, they’ve got to break the habits that aren’t doing them any favours.

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How to Network Effectively: 15 Tips You Can Start Using Today
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How to Network Effectively: 15 Tips You Can Start Using Today

“Networking” is a buzzword that many of us have a serious love/hate relationship with.

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Bad ChatGPT Output? 5 Genius Prompts To Improve It In Seconds
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Bad ChatGPT Output? 5 Genius Prompts To Improve It In Seconds

Generic AI writing kills engagement but with the right tone adjustment, ChatGPT mirrors your unique voice and style, keeping readers glued to every word.

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Why Polyworking Is The Future Of Work And How To Become A Polyworker
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Why Polyworking Is The Future Of Work And How To Become A Polyworker

Polyworking is a growing trend of managing multiple concurrent jobs rather than relying on a single source of income.

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I get paid to study for a university degree. I'm debt free and saving up to buy a house
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I get paid to study for a university degree. I'm debt free and saving up to buy a house

The apprenticeship degree scheme was first launched in 2015 in response to reports from businesses about key skill shortages

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7 ways to collaborate with people you don’t trust
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7 ways to collaborate with people you don’t trust

Working with someone you don’t trust is challenging but possible. Your strategic approach isn’t about changing your colleagues but finding a way to work more effectively together

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How To Catch A Recruiter's Eye On LinkedIn And Land Your Next Job
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How To Catch A Recruiter's Eye On LinkedIn And Land Your Next Job

Effective networking is important to a successful job search. LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for tapping into the hidden job market.

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The fall in graduate salaries shows the argument for mass entry to higher education has failed
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The fall in graduate salaries shows the argument for mass entry to higher education has failed

The student finance system is undoubtedly broken, yet the problems in the graduate jobs market don’t appear to be being considered

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CEO shares the make-or-break interview question he always asks: Candidates ‘don’t get the job’ if they answer wrong
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CEO shares the make-or-break interview question he always asks: Candidates ‘don’t get the job’ if they answer wrong

West recommends pairing Shapiro’s question alongside others that probe why the candidate is interested in the role and the company and why they’re looking for a new role at all

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4 AI-Powered Strategies For Your Ultimate Job Search
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4 AI-Powered Strategies For Your Ultimate Job Search

Striking this balance between AI-friendliness and human appeal is the key to crafting a truly outstanding resume that resonates with both digital systems and human recruiters.

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I've worked at Google, Amazon, and Uber. These are 3 common mistakes I see when people apply for tech jobs.
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I've worked at Google, Amazon, and Uber. These are 3 common mistakes I see when people apply for tech jobs.

My break into tech was through a career fair on campus. Amazon was hiring a massive group of people in operations, so that's how I got my opportunity.

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AI tools to help job-hunters get past the recruiters’ bots
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AI tools to help job-hunters get past the recruiters’ bots

Advances in technology, particularly in generative AI, have changed the job application process

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The 3 biggest red flags I’ve seen interviewing for jobs: ‘It does not get better once you work there,’ says expert
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The 3 biggest red flags I’ve seen interviewing for jobs: ‘It does not get better once you work there,’ says expert

Pay close attention and make sure you’re getting the level of respect and communication you deserve

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5 ChatGPT Prompts To Get Hours Of Work Done In Minutes
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5 ChatGPT Prompts To Get Hours Of Work Done In Minutes

ChatGPT often gets a bad rap for replacing creativity. The truth is, it all depends on the user. People can and do utilize ChatGPT to generate creative content and ideas entirely

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How To Be More Memorable In Your Next Job Interview
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How To Be More Memorable In Your Next Job Interview

Landing an interview is an achievement, but standing out in that interview is what will set you apart from other candidates

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Career Coach Shares The Single Most Important Thing To Say During A Job Interview
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Career Coach Shares The Single Most Important Thing To Say During A Job Interview

One of the best things you can do in a job interview is so simple, and yet so many people just don’t do it

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Is your body language stopping you from getting a job? Here’s how to change it
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Is your body language stopping you from getting a job? Here’s how to change it

No matter how hard you prepare for a job interview, your body language might be sabotaging you – without you even realising it.

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Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
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Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work

It’s been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed how and where knowledge workers interact with their workplaces.

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Tips for Improving Workplace Communication Skills
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Tips for Improving Workplace Communication Skills

Poor communication causes problems, delays, and failures in teams and organizations. As engineers who

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90% of UK employees are ‘quiet quitting’ as they seek new opportunities
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90% of UK employees are ‘quiet quitting’ as they seek new opportunities

A recent report from Gallup’s “State of the Global Workforce 2024” highlights a troubling trend in the United Kingdom’s workforce

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Record competition, lower salaries in ‘tough’ graduate job market
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Record competition, lower salaries in ‘tough’ graduate job market

Graduates of UK universities are facing an increasingly tricky job market, with falling starting salaries and

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ONS latest | UK labour market recovery slows as budget looms
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ONS latest | UK labour market recovery slows as budget looms

The UK’s labour market recovery is showing signs of a slowdown, with the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics

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Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?
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Labour’s workers’ rights bill: a ‘sea change’ for UK employment?

UK ministers have unveiled an employment rights bill they say will represent the biggest upgrade to worker protections in a generation.

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Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview
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Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The traditional job interview—a face-to-face meeting with a hiring manager and perhaps a few others from

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Land the Job The No. 1 tip for landing a job offer in today’s tough job market, says HR expert of 20 years
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Land the Job The No. 1 tip for landing a job offer in today’s tough job market, says HR expert of 20 years

Today’s job market seems to be taking a turn for the better, but it’s still not as strong for candidates as it has been in recent years.

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UK health minister says NHS needs to make ‘three big shifts’ to survive
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UK health minister says NHS needs to make ‘three big shifts’ to survive

The NHS must undergo three “big shifts” in how it delivers care to ensure a sustainable future, Wes Streeting has said.

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MAC commissioned to review IT and engineering sectors
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MAC commissioned to review IT and engineering sectors

The Home Secretary writes to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), commissioning a review of IT and engineering occupational groupings.

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 ‘Like throwing myself at a wall’: UK graduates struggle in ‘insane’ job market
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‘Like throwing myself at a wall’: UK graduates struggle in ‘insane’ job market

The job market is so insane right now. I’ve got work experience and internships from the UK, Paris and Hong Kong.

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37% of hiring managers say job-hopping is a red flag: ‘Don’t make apologies for it,’ says LinkedIn career expert
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37% of hiring managers say job-hopping is a red flag: ‘Don’t make apologies for it,’ says LinkedIn career expert

When hiring managers look for candidates, 54% say they want someone who’s committed to learning and upskilling.

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Tax avoidance – don’t get caught out
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Tax avoidance – don’t get caught out

Are you a contractor, an agency worker, or working through an umbrella company

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Employers Virtually Interviewing Now in the UK
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Employers Virtually Interviewing Now in the UK

Knowing which companies are currently hiring can make your job search more focused or even encourage

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How To Find A Job Quickly In 2024—5 Tips
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How To Find A Job Quickly In 2024—5 Tips

Been searching for a job for three months? Six months

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7 signs a job interview went well, according to an HR executive with over 35 years of experience
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7 signs a job interview went well, according to an HR executive with over 35 years of experience

It's very common for job candidates to be uncertain about how a job interview has gone. People get nervous and unsure during interviews

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NHS nurses from overseas ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK welfare rules
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NHS nurses from overseas ‘pushed into poverty’ by UK welfare rules

NHS nurses from overseas are being “pushed into poverty” because of rules that deprive many people coming to work in the UK

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UK jobs shortage list: Which sectors need workers most?
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UK jobs shortage list: Which sectors need workers most?

Sectors including technology, banking and medicine are at risk of shortages of highly skilled workers, according to a report published

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UK unemployment falls as wages growth hits lowest in two years
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UK unemployment falls as wages growth hits lowest in two years

The UK jobs market bucked predictions of a further weakening in June after official figures showed unemployment fell

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The ultimate guide on using AI to ace an interview at Monzo
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The ultimate guide on using AI to ace an interview at Monzo

We think there are lots of benefits associated with AI, but we have a human approach to hiring.

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Even a PhD isn’t enough to erase the effects of class
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Even a PhD isn’t enough to erase the effects of class

The past few years have been challenging for anyone employing fewer women or under-represented minorities

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Department for Work and Pensions Back to Work Plan – Sector Reaction
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Department for Work and Pensions Back to Work Plan – Sector Reaction

Ms Kendall said rising levels of economic inactivity are unacceptable and that immediate action must be taken

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Bridging the IT Skills Gap and Seizing Opportunities
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Bridging the IT Skills Gap and Seizing Opportunities

In the last few years, we have witnessed a global influx of technological advancements that have progressed faster than anticipated,

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Up to 150 jobs at risk as part of university cuts
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Up to 150 jobs at risk as part of university cuts

Up to 150 jobs at the University of Hull are at risk as part of a £23m cost-savings plan.

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AI in finance is like ‘moving from typewriters to word processors’
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AI in finance is like ‘moving from typewriters to word processors’

The accounting and finance professions have long adapted to technology — from calculators and spreadsheets to cloud computing

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Strong wage growth will further delay cut in UK interest rates, City believes
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Strong wage growth will further delay cut in UK interest rates, City believes

Persistently strong wage pressure is set to delay a cut in interest rates until well after the election despite mounting evidence that the UK jobs market is cooling,

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New visa rules force HSBC and Deloitte to withdraw UK job offers
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New visa rules force HSBC and Deloitte to withdraw UK job offers

HSBC and Deloitte have become the latest businesses to withdraw job offers to foreign

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UK-based Ghanaian legal tech expert, Michel Nkansah, has cautioned professionals in the legal sector about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI).
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UK-based Ghanaian legal tech expert, Michel Nkansah, has cautioned professionals in the legal sector about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI).

In an exclusive interview with GSW, Nkansah highlighted the evolving landscape of legal technology

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'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive
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'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive

Britain’s biggest businesses are being urged by the government to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign,

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KPMG UK cancels foreign graduate job offers after tighter visa rules
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KPMG UK cancels foreign graduate job offers after tighter visa rules

KPMG has revoked job offers to some foreign graduates in the UK after the government tightened visa rules for overseas workers in an effort to cut record immigration.

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Employer uncertainty and graduate anxiety plague UK job market
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Employer uncertainty and graduate anxiety plague UK job market

In a recent survey, 72% of university careers professionals reported that Graduate Route visa holders are having their applications refused by UK employers.

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Petition calls on UK government to reconsider healthcare visa term
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Petition calls on UK government to reconsider healthcare visa term

An online petition which urges the UK government to allow foreign healthcare workers, a large chunk of them from India

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UK’s weak economy is taking a toll on its labour market
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UK’s weak economy is taking a toll on its labour market

By historical standards Britain’s current recession is a mild one, but even so weak activity is starting to take its toll on the labour market.

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Rising unemployment points to worrying signs for UK economy
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Rising unemployment points to worrying signs for UK economy

The government has patted itself on the back in recent years for presiding over a period of low unemployment

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Past, Present and Future: The Impact of Technology on The Recruitment Market
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Past, Present and Future: The Impact of Technology on The Recruitment Market

Embracing technology within the recruitment market will no longer be a choice, but a necessity.

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Tracy Brabin steps in to fund health and social care training, in stark warning to Government to fix NHS recruitment crisis
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Tracy Brabin steps in to fund health and social care training, in stark warning to Government to fix NHS recruitment crisis

Local NHS services in West Yorkshire are benefitting from new investment to train and upskill people for jobs in the health and social care sector.

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Statement on the MAC review of the Graduate route March 2024
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Statement on the MAC review of the Graduate route March 2024

The Graduate immigration route was created as a post-study work route to attract international students to the UK as part of the UK Government’s International Education

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78% of full-time job roles have a gender pay gap
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78% of full-time job roles have a gender pay gap

While the UK’s gender pay gap has been slowly narrowing over time, the latest employee earnings figures from the Office for National Statistics

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4 UK visa options for Nigerians and others, without an employee letter
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4 UK visa options for Nigerians and others, without an employee letter

The UK has made some immigration changes and recently, visa fees have risen. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

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UK home care providers lose workers as immigration rules tighten
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UK home care providers lose workers as immigration rules tighten

UK home care providers have started losing workers due to the tightened immigration rules by the Home Office.

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How to leverage your applicant tracking system (ATS)
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How to leverage your applicant tracking system (ATS)

An applicant tracking system (or ATS) is essential in the realm of recruitment. When you have multiple roles to post

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New study reveals the best cities in the UK for job opportunities
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New study reveals the best cities in the UK for job opportunities

New research has revealed which major UK cities have the best job opportunities for the people living and working in them.

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Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions
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Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student

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How to get a job at Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC
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How to get a job at Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC

If they do, you’re probably in the wrong place. But assuming you’re not, the Big Four are the world’s biggest and most well-known professional services firms

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Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration
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Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration

Measures to transform the UK’s legal migration system, bolster border security and drive down unsustainable and unfair levels of migration will come into force within weeks,

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International students put employability at top of the wish list
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International students put employability at top of the wish list

International students have long been a vital part of UK higher education.

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Starting Out Your Career Journey: Accessing Resources for Employability in Uni
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Starting Out Your Career Journey: Accessing Resources for Employability in Uni

Embarking on your career journey can be both enriching and challenging, but not to worry – there are abundant resources available to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're fine-tuning your CV, exploring career options, or seeking part-time opportunities, institutions offer invaluable support to ensure you're well-prepared for the professional world.

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UK sets April deadline for new Skilled Worker applicants to meet hiked salary requirements
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UK sets April deadline for new Skilled Worker applicants to meet hiked salary requirements

The United Kingdom has announced elevated salary requirements for workers who want to enter the country under the Skilled Worker route

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A manifesto for the future
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A manifesto for the future

On 30 January, the National Union of Students launched our Manifesto for our Future which represents the aspirations of the millions of students

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Wage growth slows as UK job market begins to stall
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Wage growth slows as UK job market begins to stall

Wage growth slowed again in the UK jobs market but is still outpacing price rises, official figures show.

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Scotland's International Education Strategy
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Scotland's International Education Strategy

Scotland welcomes international students, staff, and researchers, recognising the important and valuable contribution they make to the Scottish economy

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