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Soft skills 'can be more important than qualifications'

27 January 2012 16:28:59

Having so-called 'soft skills' in the workplace can be even more beneficial than an array of academic achievements, one specialist has explained.

According to Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, the country's employers are increasingly thinking about the contribution that candidates can make to their organisation and are as such looking beyond qualifications.

She noted that many employers are on the hunt for people who have done things in the past that show they operate well as a member of a team, with candidates who have taken a career break often attractive to hiring managers.

"[They have] developed a wide range of skills, both practical skills - like learning a language - and soft skills such as teamwork or problem-solving. Some employers now say that soft skills are more important than qualifications," the expert added.

Ms Morgan-Trimmer noted that taking a career break also looks good on CVs, as it is not just about the skills they have learnt, but also the fact that they have had the confidence and initiative to get out there and do something different.

"This immediately sets them apart from other job-seekers, which is important in a competitive job market," she explained.

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Anonymous CV scheme 'a step closer'

23 January 2012 16:41:31

A new government scheme to ensure the nation's businesses only choose workers based on their skills and suitability for the job, rather than their social background, has taken a step closer after 100 major employers signed up to it.

The Business Compact scheme was launched by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and forms part of his social mobility strategy, which aims to create a "what you know, not who you know" recruitment culture in the UK.

Already, major organisations such as Barclays and Coca-Cola have joined the coalition initiative, one element of which is ensuring that people from all backgrounds and schools are aware of work experience opportunities, rather than places only being offered to people on the basis of their social connections.

"By opening their doors to young people from all walks of life, this marks the start of a culture shift among major employers, driven by the belief that ability and drive should trump connections and privilege," Mr Clegg explained.

The scheme has also been supported by a number of employment organisations, with Jeya Thiruchelvam, employment law editor at XpertHR, noting that the anonymous CV plans were "a step in the right direction".

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Flexible benefits 'important to staff'

23 January 2012 16:40:58

Recruitment candidates are increasingly seeking jobs which can offer them employee benefits, according to a new study by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

Following a nationwide poll of UK workers for its Flexible Employee Benefits Survey, the CIPP found that 85 per cent of employee respondents rate employee benefits as either 'important' or 'very important'.

Of the benefits offered by the employer sample, the most popular benefit among sales recruitment candidates and other job hopefuls is pension contributions, followed closely by childcare vouchers, with healthcare rounding out the top three.

Diana Bruce, senior policy liaison officer at the CIPP, said the economic downturn has meant it is arguably more important than ever that individuals feel they are getting the maximum value from any benefits provided in the workplace.

"The survey results show that employees feel that benefits are an important part of the remuneration package, so effective communication of what is on offer is key to ensure staff feel valued during these stringent times," she added.

Recently, David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, said job seekers need to take all the factors of the role into account before deciding whether to apply for a position, not just salary.

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Private sector pay rises 'the highest for 3 years'

20 January 2012 16:48:02

Pay rises among private sector employees are the highest for three years this month, according to the latest industry report.

Research carried out by XpertHR shows that pay rises effective in January 2012, which were exclusively in the private sector due to a lack of public sector bargaining, were worth a median 2.8 per cent.

This is the highest level seen since December 2008 - well above the two to 2.5 per cent median increase seen through 2011 in the private sector, and above the 2.5 per cent median recorded in the three months to the end of last year.

The organisation noted that the increase in pay awards is set against a "marked fall" in retail prices index inflation and, if the pace of decline in inflation continues, there is a "real opportunity" for employers to make up for years of low pay rises with an increase that is worth more than inflation, noted XpertHR pay and benefits editor Sheila Attwood.

She explained that the data collected so far suggests that pay bargaining in 2012 has got off to "a good start" and that, for many private sector workers, pay rises higher than the levels seen in 2011 are "a real prospect".

"Over the past few months we have started to see evidence of a shift to higher pay awards than were made the year before. We now find that the majority of pay awards are at a higher or the same level as paid to the same group of employees the year before, with only a handful making lower awards," she added.

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Older workers 'have great interpersonal skills'

13 January 2012 13:58:20

The interpersonal skills of older workers make them an excellent addition to a workplace environment, according to one expert.

Dr Dianne Bown-Wilson, chief executive of In My Prime, said that this is often due to the "pre-technological education" of this demographic, meaning they generally tend to have very good written and spoken communication skills.

"They are most likely to be valued for their interpersonal skills in areas such as communication, empathy and patience, and also their attitude towards work which may be demonstrated in their commitment, stability and reliability," she explained.

Ms Bown-Wilson added that older people often have better-developed customer service skills, resulting from their experience of life and work, which leads to a certain "resilience and adaptability".

It comes after the latest research from Aviva found that 86 per cent of older workers believe they could do a better job than some younger people at their roles.

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Work experience 'a vital asset' for graduate job applicants

12 January 2012 16:55:24

Having work experience is extremely important for candidates hoping to land jobs in the near future, according to one expert who has noted that a great academic career is no longer enough for some employers.

Mike Barnard, product manager at Milkround, noted that the jobs market is currently very competitive, and has been particularly so for the last three or four years as there is great demand for graduate jobs.

As a result, it is vital that candidates do all they can to enhance their chances of catching the eye of recruiters and gaining employment - with work experience being top of the list of attributes.

"The graduates that really stand out are the ones who've got work experience or have done an internship or placement while they've been studying. Employers want to see evidence of students thinking about their careers before they graduate," Mr Barnard explained.

He added that people who do graduate with no work experience are on the "back foot", as it can seem as though they are trying to jump straight into a job rather than building up a strong profile.

Recently, Jo Barnard, director of Quest Professional, said that it is surprising how many people omit work experience information from their CV, even though employers are always keen to see examples of this.

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UK staff 'some of the world's happiest'

05 January 2012 16:54:31

British workers are among the happiest and most satisfied in the world, according to a new study into worker satisfaction.

A poll by the Wall Street Journal and iOpener Institute for People and Performance among workers across 80 countries in 30 sectors measured five components of happiness at work - contribution, conviction, culture, commitment and confidence.

The Netherlands topped the Wall Street Journal/iOpener table by scoring highly in all aspects, though the UK was close behind, with particularly high levels of commitment culture and pride at work.

Simon Lutterbie, director of research at the iOpener Institute, said the findings give a global insight into performance in the workplace, as the happier people are, the more productive they are.

"Moreover, when comparing the unhappiest and happiest people at work, employees who are really happy at work tend to stay about five times longer in their jobs, are focused on the task at hand three times longer and take around three times less sick leave," he added.

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Employee performance 'must be rewarded' in 2012

04 January 2012 16:47:15

It is important that the nation's employers recognise the important work being done by their staff and reward them appropriately in 2012 in order to maintain worker optimism, it has been claimed.

Charles Cotton, rewards advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), made the comments after his organisation's annual survey of Employee Attitudes to Pay found that employees are readjusting their expectations for the coming year in line with the economic climate.

Mr Cotton said it is "encouraging" to see that employees recognise the impact the state of the economy has on their employers' ability to reward them with pay rises and cash bonuses.

However, he added: "Employers must try harder to explain what performance the organisation values and how it will reward and recognise this. If not, levels of motivation and productivity could fall, perpetuating a vicious circle that could hold back both organisational performance and wider hopes of economic recovery."

The CIPD report also revealed that 51 per cent of private sector employees had a pay rise since the start of 2011, compared with just 24 per cent of those in the public sector to have received an increase.

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UK job opportunities rise 17% in 2011

03 January 2012 16:49:02

The number of job vacancies in the UK was much higher at the end of 2011 than the end of 2010, according to the latest Reed Job Index.

In the organisation's new report, compiled following analysis of job vacancy trends from 8,000 recruiters across the UK, it was revealed that 2011 saw sustained growth in demand for new staff, compared to 2010.

Overall, year-on-year demand for staff rose by 17 per cent, with the number of career development opportunities rising significantly compared to the previous year.

Commenting on the data, Martin Warnes, managing director of Reed, said the annual increase in demand for new staff is "particularly striking" against the backdrop of economic turmoil of the last few months.

"The traditional seasonal drop in recruitment activity in December has had its impact against the two-year highs recorded in November, but the fact that the number of new job vacancies on offer remains 17 per cent higher than 12 months ago is significant," he explained.

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Ex-offenders 'have a point to prove in the workplace'

30 December 2011 14:54:02

Recruiters have been told of the positives that can be gained by bringing ex-offenders into the workplace.

While many employers will be sceptical about hiring a person who has served a stint in prison, Sarah Gordon, associate director of the Sammons Group and chair of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's Diversity & Inclusion Forum, believes this feeling does not need to be acted upon.

The expert acknowledged that the need for ex-offenders to prove themselves in the outside world once more will make them more "diligent and productive" in their work.

Ms Gordon added: "As well as smoothing transition into work and raising awareness amongst employers, the input of recruitment professionals can ensure that the training that ex-offenders receive is linked to roles and skills where there is demand with the local labour market."

Her comments come soon after a study by the Federation of Small Businesses and the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group highlighted that a third of small businesses in the UK are having problems with hiring suitably skilled workers.

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Too many workers 'failing to give themselves credit'

29 December 2011 14:08:47

People who head into an interview room with their strengths at the front of their mind have a greater chance to succeed than those who antagonise about their weaknesses.

This is the view of Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Director of Career and Professional Development, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, who was keen to tell Huffington Post readers how they could better impress an employer.

"It's sad that we don't give ourselves credit for what we do well but spend so much time beating ourselves up for tasks and subjects we may not even like," the expert attested.

In order to change this feeling, Ms Dowd-Higgins believes that jobseekers need to take it upon themselves to find the job opportunities which will better suit their strengths.

Once a job has been secured, Hilary Jeanes, leadership coach and human resources consultant at PurpleLine Consulting, recently noted that there is "lots of evidence" to suggest that the most important workplace association for an employee is the one that they have with their boss.

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Young people 'need more assistance to step onto a career ladder'

29 December 2011 14:07:43

More help is required for people making the transition from full-time education to working life.

This is the opinion of Carmen Watson, managing director of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, who believes that young individuals are in need of further assistance by employers so that this task can be undertaken with more ease.

In fact, the expert estimated that the changes to youth unemployment "will be where the battle is won or lost in 2012".

Therefore, she advised: "Young people must do more to perfect the way they approach perspective employers, but at the same time, employers must be prepared to aid young people who are making the transition from education to full time work for the first time."

Ms Watson's views come soon after a study conducted by Totaljobs.com revealed that on average 23 people are seeking each job opportunity in the UK at the moment.

This figure rises to 33 applicants per vacancy in the south east of the nation.

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A UK job opportunity 'is being sought by 23 people'

28 December 2011 16:27:09

The UK jobs market has become even more competitive, if the findings of a new study are anything to go by.

According to research carried out by Totaljobs.com, 23 people are applying for a job in the UK on average.

This figure rises to 33 applicants for job opportunities in the south east of the country, though only ten people are fighting for a work vacancy in East Anglia.

Looking into the current state of the UK jobs market, John Salt, director of Totaljobs.com, said: "Since March, the whole market has frozen, with companies reluctant to risk a rise in head-count when consumer confidence is taking a battering – and uncertainty around the future of the euro threatens to pull the whole economy back into recession."

The research follows on from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation detailing in its latest Jobs Outlook that 81 per cent of employers are looking to either grow or maintain their current agency workforces.

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Gap years 'can improve a person's career outlook'

23 December 2011 15:16:23

People who are currently searching for a new job have been told how a gap year could help them land on the career path of a lifetime.

Marcus Watts, managing director at Greenforce, believes that individuals can gain many benefits by taking up this form of travel.

However, he was keen to note that this will only be the case if the trip is planned so that it boosts a person's job outlook, and not just used for as an excuse to enjoy an expansive holiday.

Mr Watts explained: "Choose something targeted towards your career which helps your CV, therefore the cost is something that you will then get back by securing a job faster than other people or getting a better paid job."

Once people have returned from a gap year, Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, advises them to search for a career that they will love.

The expert acknowledged that this is because being in a job which is not enjoyable can lead to feelings of resentment and a deep sense of dissatisfaction" building up over time.

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Public sector workers 'willing to move' to the private sector

22 December 2011 17:13:48

The majority of workers in the public sector are currently thinking about moving to the private sphere, according to the latest study.

Data published in the latest Hays Career Outlook Survey, undertaken in November and December, shows that although those working in the public sector are defensive of their pensions, the pull of the private sector and its perceived higher job security is attractive to 52 per cent of staff.

Overall, almost two-thirds of public sector workers say the sector is a worse place to work compared to before the recession, in comparison to just 40 per cent in the private sphere.

Andy Robling, public services director at Hays, said public sector employers are "clearly" worried about keeping and attracting the staff they need.

"The news that over half of workers in the public sector would consider trading in their pension for a career in the private sector underlines how keen they are to move. The private sector is clearly one step ahead of the public sector in terms of attracting and motivating talent," he added.

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Female job candidates 'should choose a career they love'

22 December 2011 16:44:06

Women on the hunt for a job need to think about what they love to do and attempt to find a career that suits it, one specialist has advised.

Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, said there are many ways that women can empower themselves to choose the right career for them.

"The most important thing women can do is to figure out what they love to do and then see how they can monetise it. Many women are not entirely aware of their passions and therefore 'settle' for what they think they 'should' do," she explained.

Ms Khanna said that, in her experience, being in a career or job that people do not enjoy over the long term can lead to resentment and "a deep sense of dissatisfaction" and so it is vital to follow a path that is appealing to them, rather than simply convenient.

Michael Izza, chief executive of the ICAEW, recently said there should not be any social or economic barriers preventing people from achieving their recruitment dreams.

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Vocational skills 'more important than qualifications'

22 December 2011 16:43:11

People on the hunt for a new job have been advised that vocational skills can count for just as much – or perhaps even more – than qualifications.

That is the opinion of Jo Barnard, director at Quest Professional, who said that for employers it is important for people to have the right attitude, first and foremost.

They should have a good appreciation of being able to take responsibility, work independently and, if necessary, contribute to the workplace.

"Everything nowadays is so benchmarked towards specific academic qualifications, when clearly vocational skills are as important - if not more so - in today's job market," the expert added.

It comes after Charlie Ryan, owner of the website of Recruitment Queen, recently said that people on the hunt for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, should ensure that their timekeeping and communication levels are perfect.

These skills are arguably more important than having the right qualifications, as somebody without certain academic achievements can get a job if they have all the right manners and social interpersonal skills, she noted.

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Sales professionals 'in great demand'

20 December 2011 16:58:54

It is a great time for sales recruitment candidates hoping to gain a position in the coming weeks and months, it has been observed.

David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, made the comments after new data from the company and mysalarychecker.com showed that sales recruitment candidates and telesales roles are in great demand across a number of sectors.

The report shows that companies look for successful sales people to help position their business for future growth, with many of these roles offering the chance to earn good money, and "considerably more" through commission and bonus schemes.

Although unemployment levels remain at their highest for a generation, there are plenty of roles available in sales and great benefits on offer, Mr Clubb explained to HR Magazine

"Sales roles can also be crucial to career development, helping people who are new to the workforce to develop transferable skills which can help them in their future careers," the expert added.

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Career breaks 'can boost skills and confidence'

14 December 2011 16:18:46

Going on a career break can have significant benefits for a job candidate by boosting both their overall experience and their confidence, one expert has pointed out.

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of thecareerbreaksite.com, said the career break market has been growing over the past five to ten years, with the core of the market being in their late 20s or early 30s.

According to the expert, the average age for a career breaker is shorter than the average gap year - around six months – and she said that those who have the opportunity to do it but fail to do so could regret it.

"Often they want to give something back or see the world, but most of the time it's for a change. People do change when they are on a career break. They come back not just with new skills, but they also find they develop confidence," Ms Morgan-Trimmer explained.

It is also a chance to assess their priorities, as a lot of people change careers after taking a break, with some people becoming more generous and laid back.

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Half of staff 'work over 40 hrs a week'

13 December 2011 17:17:40

The majority of UK staff work more than 40 hours a week, according to a new poll which revealed that many are in the office for as long as 11 hours a day.

A poll of over 2,700 business people across the UK by Regus found that more than a third work for between nine to 11 hours on a daily basis, while one in ten work more than 11 hours a day.

The increasing workloads and time spent in the office have been attributed to the economic downturn and growing concerns over job security, with staff keen to be seen as productive by their employer by getting the job done, regardless of the size of the workload.

Many respondents noted that the working day is not over when they leave the office, with 43 per cent taking work home to finish in the evening at least three times in a normal week.

Firms of all sizes are currently under pressure in a difficult market and this often leads to staff working longer hours than usual, noted Celia Donne, regional director at Regus.

Recent data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that 5.26 million people welcomed overtime last year without being paid for it, which helped to boost the UK economy by £28.9 billion.

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Temporary staff 'play a vital role'

07 December 2011 16:59:09

The nation's temporary workers play a major role in helping to drive business, and companies should do all they can to help integrate them and keep them motivated, it has been claimed.

Chris Moore, managing director of Adecco Group Solutions, made the comments after a study by his organisation found that there are major benefits to making temporary workers feel like a permanent part of the organisation, despite some firms failing to do this.

He explained: "The reality is that in many cases temporary workers are frontline, customer-facing staff, whether that be in person or over the phone, and therefore represent the face of the brand."

Therefore, employers that do not take steps to ensure that these staff are engaged and integrated into the culture and values of the company are taking "huge risks", he noted.

Mr Moore explained that agency workers are "extremely valuable" to a huge number of employers and have much to offer in terms of their varied experience and specialist expertise, often providing the most up to date skills and a "useful, fresh perspective" within an organisation.

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UK job opportunities 'the highest for 23 months'

05 December 2011 17:21:31

There has been a spike in the number of job opportunities available in the UK, with more positions available now than at any time in the last 23 months, a new industry report reveals.

Data published by Reed as part of its monthly Job Index shows that there are more opportunities for sales jobs and other roles than at any point since December 2009.

The Index now stands at 133, with employer demand for new staff a third higher than it was 23 months ago, and 20 per cent higher than the same point last year, building on the growth in demand registered in October's report.

The data shows that the rise in the number of new jobs available has been led by London, the south-east and the north-west, though more than half of the UK areas analysed by the Index have seen growth in jobs.

James Reed, chairman of Reed Global, noted that the increase employer demand has spread across a wide variety of private sector jobs.

"Newly available private sector jobs are at their highest level since the dark days which followed the last banking crisis. It certainly demonstrates that the underlying appetite for growth across the private sector is at a higher level than some commentators believe."

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Employers 'very keen' to see work experience

29 November 2011 15:44:10

Employers are always keen to see examples of work experience on the CVs of job candidates, but it is surprising how many people omit this information from their resume, one expert has stated.

Jo Barnard, director of Quest Professional, employers have always placed an emphasis on previous work experience when looking to recruit, but it is arguably more important than ever in the current economic climate with competition for jobs so high.

She explained that, going forward, it is going to be important that people have some form of practical experience that shows they have taken responsibility on their CV, even if it is unpaid work.

"Employers do look for it, it gives them the comfort zone that somebody has been prepared to go out and find voluntary work, and find work experience. I think that shows they have been prepared to give up their time," the expert explained.

She described work experience as a "valuable tool" when assessing someone, and also for a young person to skill-sample an industry before being offered employment.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for universitiesnet.com recently said if people have taken time out after university for a gap year spent travelling or volunteering, they should not feel the pressure to brush over this period on their CV, but rather see it as an opportunity to enhance it.

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28% of over-50s set to work past retirement age

28 November 2011 15:54:57

Some 6.1 million people over the age of 50 expect to work past the current state retirement age, according to a new poll, representing 28 per cent of this demographic.

Figures compiled by LV following a poll of thousands of workers found that one in five over-50s expect to work for at least a decade past the current state retirement age, with affordability cited as the key reason.

A further 11 per cent want to delay taking out their pension in the hope its value will increase over time, while 37 per cent of those planning to work beyond state retirement age would do so because they enjoyed the job.

Ray Chinn, LV head of pensions, said: "The trend of people retiring well into their 60s, or even their 70s, has been increasing slowly over the last few years, and we're likely to see this increase further."

According to a recent global survey from Mercer, older members of staff are less likely to be satisfied with their jobs than younger workers, yet also less likely to leave their current role.

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British youths 'to be given hope for their futures'

25 November 2011 15:42:54

More focus is being put on getting young people in the UK into employment, under a new government strategy.

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has unveiled the youth contract scheme, which will operate over the next three years.

The plan will see £1 billion being provided to employers across the country so that they can supply work and training placements to those between 18 and 24 years old.

Up to 160,000 youths are set to benefit from the strategy, in which each business will be able to take advantage of subsidies worth £2,275 in order to bring young people into the workplace for six months at a time.

Commenting on the new youth contract scheme, Mr Clegg told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It provides hope to the many, many young people who, at the moment, are feeling, very anxious and uncertain about their future."

News of the strategy follows on from the release of statistics by the Department for Education, which revealed that the number of youths in the UK not in education, employment or training has now topped a record high of 1.16 million.

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