Getting a Job

'Terror propaganda film made in town park'

A film showing two would-be terrorists dressed in camouflage, crawling across a town centre park in broad daylight was played to a jury today.

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Nursing: Wanted – teamwork and precision and an attention to detail

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Life and death decisions in the operating theatre are a long way from the car production line, but Spencer Hampton has found some of the same skills are important.

Join Thomson as a graduate trainee and get a £500 holiday after a year

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Every graduate scheme in every industry has a unique selling point. There are so many careers to pick; each offers something a little bit different, which makes it difficult to pick the best one. Some sectors, though, have better USPs than others – and none more so than the travel industry.

The Careers Adviser: How do I find out about postgraduate study abroad? Please help me find online courses to become a teaching assistant

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Q. My daughter is thinking of going abroad to an English-speaking country to pursue a postgraduate degree in politics, to broaden her experience. Where can she get advice on how to go about this?

Is it time to tear up your CV and try a different approach to finding your dream job?

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Want that dream job? Just waltz into the MD's office and ask for one – it's as simple as that, says Chris Pires. Well sort of. Like many people, you might have found yourself sending what feels like thousands of CVs into the abyss. According to Pires, this is your first mistake. His new book, Shred Your CV And Find A Job Fast, is shaking up the recruitment world with its decidedly forthright approach.

My Way: Chistian Scott, jazz trumpeter

Thursday, 11 February 2010

'The best thing I ever did was to listen to myself'

Enlist as a soldier and learn a trade while getting paid

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Joining the Army isn't for everyone – but it does offer real apprenticeships

The Careers Adviser: How can I find the money to study dance? I find my career exhausting and would like to escape – any ideas?

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Q. I left school after GCSEs to work and am now 19, but really wish I'd pursued my interest in dance. Is there any help with funding to study at dance schools? I couldn't raise the money any other way.

Why enthusiasm is key when looking for your first teaching job

Thursday, 4 February 2010

A bit of passion is going to be needed to get a job in teaching this year. The job market is complex, with regional and subject variations but overall it is looking pretty grim for the 38,000 new teachers. Professor John Howson, of Education Data Surveys, says: "The job market is poor for most, except perhaps for teachers of early years in London."

If you're interested in preserving the environment, English Heritage will train you

Thursday, 4 February 2010

I could go on all day about my job," says Clara Turlington, "it's hard not to be enthusiastic about it." It's not often that you hear people speak with such passion about their work, but not everyone gets to hold their morning meetings in stately homes or hike up the highest peaks and be paid for it. York-born Turlington is a trainee on English Heritage's Historic Environment Managers scheme, an experience she describes as "exceptional and unparalleled".

Undergraduates looking for work experience can find good internships on the web

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Students hunting for internships face two big questions. One: how do I navigate the endless sea of Google results? And two: how do I know if the placements advertised are any good?

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