Northern Sales Jobs News

  • Job opportunities rise in January
    02/02/2012
    The number of new job positions being created across the UK rose in January, the latest Reed Job Index has revealed.
  • Younger workers 'value training over pay'
    30/01/2012
    The country's younger workers deem training opportunities and the promise of a good work/life balance as more important then cash bonuses, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
  • Soft skills 'can be more important than qualifications'
    27/01/2012
    Having so-called 'soft skills' in the workplace can be even more beneficial than an array of academic achievements, one specialist has explained.
  • Attitude 'a big factor' in recruitment
    25/01/2012
    The attitude of a job candidate remains a major factor in them gaining employment or not, one expert has noted.
  • Anonymous CV scheme 'a step closer'
    23/01/2012
    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.

References 'make or break job applications'

A jobseeker's references are likely to determine whether a candidate is offered the position they are aiming for, it has been claimed.

Writing for Thomas Net, reporter Jorina Fontelera commented that a referee should be knowledgeable of a candidate's abilities and strengths, confirm information on a CV, provide an accurate assessment of the jobhunter's work and be as contactable as possible.

She went on to say that the best referees are people able to discuss work-related qualities.

The website went on to report comments by Employment News that lists of referees should be refreshed regularly.

"Don't assume old contacts will want to be on your list again or that they will be the right fit for future job searches," the news provider adds.

Last week, Peter Panayotou, senior consultant for The Write Stuff, commented that jobseekers should keep the length of their CVs to around two pages in order to maximise their impact.

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Filed: 17-03-2009

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