New research has revealed that just one in ten millennials are interested in cyber security careers, even though a vast majority of them are looking at computer-related careers such as in video game development, engineering, computer sciences/software development, and scientific research. Last year, research by Cybersecurity Ventures revealed that the total number of vacant cyber […]
Most job hunters are no strangers to slight exaggeration on their CVs. While it is always good to be self-promotional when looking for new employment, there is a difference between stretching the truth and telling an outright lie. Yet, a recent survey by job site Adzuna.co.uk has revealed that as many as a third of […]
Most low- or semi-skilled workers are in the same jobs as they were five years ago, a new study shows. Research among 4,000 adults for The Open University revealed that two out of five said they were not in skilled employment, with 84% not improving their skills since 2012. The report warned that the group […]
Writing a CV is not always straight forward, submitting a job application really is a fine art, Steve Thompson, Managing Director at recruitment specialist Forward Role, has put together the top CV dos and don’ts, as well as gathering together comments from industry experts, he says: “First impressions are everything. Your CV is a platform […]
The owner of high street chains Superdrug, Savers and The Perfume Shop is planning to create more than 1,000 jobs across the UK as its expansion plans gain momentum. Superdrug is set to open 30 new stores, while its discount stable-mate Savers will open another 45 shops. The Perfume Shop will grow by 17 stores, […]
Subway plans to serve up 5,000 new jobs by 2020 in a major expansion across the UK and Ireland. The fast food chain said it will roll out another 500 stores within the next three years, bolstering its footprint to 3,000 restaurants. Subway, which was founded in Connecticut, USA, in 1965, has grown to 44,000 […]
Travis Kalanick has resigned as chief executive of taxi-hailing firm Uber following a series of scandals. Mr Kalanick, who helped found the company in 2009, is reported to have quit following shareholder unrest over his leadership. Uber has been dogged by questions over its working culture, including sexual harassment, allegations of trade secrets theft and […]
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is to hire 5,000 staff to enhance its expertise in autonomous and electric technology. The firm said it would hire 1,000 electronic and software engineers and 4,000 workers across other sectors, including manufacturing. Most of the jobs will be based in the UK, with recruitment taking place over the coming year. […]
The number of vacancies has reached a near two-year high, creating an “employment paradise” for jobhunters, a report shows. There are almost 180,000 vacancies in the UK, up by 2% on a year ago and the most since the autumn of 2015, said jobs site Adzuna. The average number of jobseekers per vacancy is now […]
The trend for checking reviews before making significant purchases is filtering into the world of work, according to new research released today by global resourcing specialists BPS World. The research found that job seekers are increasingly reliant on researching their potential employers online and keen to have a number of job offers on the table […]
