Young entrepreneurs 'needed to create jobs and boost recovery'

In order to support the country's economic recovery and help in the creation of new job opportunities, the UK needs more young entrepreneurs, those looking for sales jobs have heard.

John May, chief executive of Young Enterprise, noted that enterprising workers will be created if younger members of society are provided with the right skills.

He stated: "Ultimately, they will be the generation that will help drive our economic recovery, growing businesses, creating jobs and competing globally."

Young people also needed to possess entrepreneurial skills due to the fact that levels of youth unemployment are currently quite high in the UK, Mr May went on to say.

Earlier this month, the commentator also gave his backing to government plans to create a new Enterprise Champions Programme.

First-hand entrepreneurial experience will be gained by young people who are given the chance to get involved in this initiative, the expert added.

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Jobseekers urged to take up training help

Unemployed Britons who are looking to kick-start their career in sales recruitment or in other industries have been encouraged to make use of the help on offer from the government.


It was announced this week by the Department for Work and Pensions that jobseekers will be given the chance to learn new skills to improve their prospects, but will find their benefits are stopped if they refuse the opportunity.


The organisation revealed that if a lack of relevant qualifications is a major obstacle, citizens will be given support in the form of compulsory training.


Commenting on the scheme, employment minister Chris Grayling explained: "People who are looking for work but are put at a disadvantage by their lack of skills will be given the training they need to improve their prospects of getting a job."


He went on to state, however, that those looking for employment will have to make considerable effort themselves.


This follows the news that a initiative from the Mayor's Fund for London is set to help 2,000 young people from the capital's most deprived areas into work.


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Climate change initiatives 'could lead to improved job prospects'

Growing numbers of sales recruitment jobs could become available as a result of climate change initiatives carried out by companies in the UK.

According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), firms that start implementing green measures as soon as possible have the potential to considerably increase their business growth.

Speaking at the launch of Defra and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) Climate Change Resilience Toolkit, environment minister Lord Henley explained: "Smart businesses that take action now to limit the risks and identify the opportunities climate change could bring will steal a march on their rivals."

Executive director at CIMA Markets Andrew Harding went on to add that being sustainable "makes good business sense".

The Climate Change Toolkit is an interactive resource based on ten questions that give firms the chance to assess the areas - related to the environment - in which they are least likely to experience disruption in their operations.

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Swindon redevelopment 'to create 3,000 new jobs'

An upcoming redevelopment scheme in Swindon could be set to create as many as 3,000 new jobs, it has been suggested.

According to reports from the Swindon Advertiser, a variety of plans - including a large-scale theme park, an eco-village and a light industry and retail centre - have been drawn up for the site of RAF Lyneham, which is soon to be closed.

Meetings have been called at the Wiltshire Golf and Country Club by the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce to discuss the proposals and owner of the leisure facility Eddie Shah has spoken out for the need for everyone to play their part in deciding the future of the site.

He told the newspaper: "We need the immediate and unconditional support of the business community to lead us out of this challenging situation."

RAF Lyneham has been the home of UK military air transport operations since the early 1940s.

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Online advertising spend experiences significant growth

Online advertising experienced a bumper year in 2010 as marketing budgets were boosted, which could have a positive impact on sales recruitment.

Figures released by the Internet Advertising Bureau and PwC showed, on a like-for-like basis, that online advertising experienced an increase of 12.8 per cent last year, breaking the £4 billion mark.

Anna Bartz, strategy manager at PwC, said: "All formats – display, search and classifieds – contributed, although display showed the strongest recovery. This was driven by video, social media and mobile, channels which build a strong foundation for 2011."

According to the research, £1 in every £4 spent on advertising is now directed online.

A number of reasons for this growth were identified, with key drivers being named as an increase in marketing budgets, the continuing obsession with social media, faster speeds allowing for more video advertising and growth in the online audience.

Figures released recently from Handle revealed strong growth in the number of media positions available between January and February, with roles in marketing increasing by 20 per cent.

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London Olympics 'to create 5,000 IT jobs'

Over 5,000 IT and telecoms jobs are to be made available by the London Olympic Games, some of which could be sales jobs.

A new report by Greythorn suggested not only will work be required on the initial IT and communications infrastructure, but also in supporting the security operations and media presence at the event.

Paul Winchester, managing director of Greythorn, said: "The IT and telecoms infrastructure required to host the Olympics will leave a significant high-tech footprint on the UK labour market."

He added that the company's estimate of 5,000 "may be on the conservative side", as overall the government believes 103,000 permanent positions are likely to be created by the 2012 Games.

The news comes amid a general sense of optimism for those in the IT industry, which was identified in recent research by Reed.

Some 75 per cent of those in the sector believe the employment market will be boosted in 2011 because of technological developments.

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Small firms 'do not expect boost from Budget'

Small businesses have expressed concerns that the Budget will not have a noticeable positive impact on their firm.

A poll conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found 45 per cent believe the policies announced by chancellor George Osborne on March 23rd will have little effect on the day-to-day running of their enterprise.

However, a third said they were likely to receive a boost to their cash flow in the coming year because of the Budget, while 42 believed it would have no effect – either positive or negative – on their financial position.

John Walker, national chairman of the FSB, said: "The missing link in the Budget was measures to help all UK businesses to take on staff and grow their business. This could have been done easily through extending the National Insurance Contributions holiday to micro-businesses."

Speaking at the organisation's annual conference in Liverpool recently, Mr Walker expressed how essential small firms were to Britain's economic recovery, and expressed the need for the Budget to offer them a "helping hand".

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Combination of academic and practical skills 'essential for jobseekers'

Graduate jobseekers must have the right mix of academic and practical skills to succeed, it has been claimed.

Research by education company Pearson suggested that many industries such as aerospace and IT are suffering because school leavers and graduates lack the necessary skills, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The survey revealed that only 16 per cent of companies believe children are taught the right combination of practical and academic skills.

"Young people need to have an understanding of the context that business operates in and be able to apply their learning. Communication skills, team working, eye contact and [positive] body language are all the skills you get in the course of practical learning," said Rod Bristow, president of Pearson UK.

Speaking earlier this month, Spencer Mehlman of Notgoingtouni.co.uk said it is important that people undertake work experience placements before deciding the future direction of their careers.

He suggested that many school leavers and graduates make the wrong decisions because they lack industry experience.

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New employment scheme to create 2,000 jobs in London

A new initiative has been launched by the Mayor's Fund for London, in a bid to help 2,000 young people into work.

The scheme will target youngsters from some of the city's most deprived areas.

"We believe that the way out of poverty is a decent job. However, the current employment landscape is confusing for both young people seeking work and for employers who want to help," said Chris Robinson, chief executive of the Mayor's Fund for London.

"Young London Working supports young people who are unsure of where to go for quality advice, guidance and training and ultimately decent jobs."

He added that the initiative will fill the gap between employers' skill needs and opportunities for disadvantaged young people.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of British Industry last week claimed that some of the measures set out in chancellor George Osborne's Budget could lead to job creation, which may include sales jobs.

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A new initiative has been launched by the Mayor's Fund for London, in a bid to help 2,000 young people into work.

The scheme will target youngsters from some of the city's most deprived areas.

"We believe that the way out of poverty is a decent job. However, the current employment landscape is confusing for both young people seeking work and for employers who want to help," said Chris Robinson, chief executive of the Mayor's Fund for London.

"Young London Working supports young people who are unsure of where to go for quality advice, guidance and training and ultimately decent jobs."

He added that the initiative will fill the gap between employers' skill needs and opportunities for disadvantaged young people.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of British Industry last week claimed that some of the measures set out in chancellor George Osborne's Budget could lead to job creation, which may include sales jobs.

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Combination of academic and practical skills 'essential for jobseekers'

Graduate jobseekers must have the right mix of academic and practical skills to succeed, it has been claimed.

Research by education company Pearson suggested that many industries such as aerospace and IT are suffering because school leavers and graduates lack the necessary skills, the Daily Telegraph reports.

The survey revealed that only 16 per cent of companies believe children are taught the right combination of practical and academic skills.

"Young people need to have an understanding of the context that business operates in and be able to apply their learning. Communication skills, team working, eye contact and [positive] body language are all the skills you get in the course of practical learning," said Rod Bristow, president of Pearson UK.

Speaking earlier this month, Spencer Mehlman of Notgoingtouni.co.uk said it is important that people undertake work experience placements before deciding the future direction of their careers.

He suggested that many school leavers and graduates make the wrong decisions because they lack industry experience.

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Work experience 'vital in inspiring career moves'

In order to inspire the future direction of their careers, young people might need to undertake proper work experience, it is suggested, which could potentially include those considering sales jobs.

A lack of experience has led to some young job hunters being unaware of what career route they want to go down in the years ahead, the Notgoingtouni.co.uk managing director, Spencer Mehlman, said.

"A great number of them aren't very sure of their career path or their chosen career, and a lot of that is down to them never having really been in the workplace," he stated.

Some of the preconceived ideas about work which people possess might be addressed with the aid of more work experience opportunities, Mr Mehlman added, with this also helping to define the kind of environment they might benefit from working in.

The 2011 Budget announcement recently confirmed that young people will be supported with the help of 80,000 new work experience places.

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Chancellor's Budget 'could help with job creation'

Job creation is something which chancellor George Osborne's 2011 Budget should help to support among UK businesses, it is suggested, which might potentially include the likes of sales jobs.

The Confederation of British Industry's director general, John Cridland, noted that business growth could also be given a boost through the measures unveiled by Mr Osborne earlier this week.

He stated: "Reductions in regulations on businesses and the promise of a faster planning system will provide relief to companies trying to take on staff and invest."

Mr Cridland went on to say that job creation might also be supported thanks to the chancellor's aim to cut the amount of red tape which firms have to contend with.

The creation of a competitive tax system is one area which the government is keen to focus on, according to ministers, with the education of the country's workforce also something it hopes to enhance further.

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Govt urged to make it easier to hire staff

Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to make it easier to hire staff - including more people in sales jobs - when he announces the Budget today (March 23rd).

Speaking to Recruiter, Samantha O'Byrne from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, said many businesses in the UK have faced tough economic conditions recently.

"To stimulate and encourage a job-generating market, the government needs to ensure it introduces and implements policies that make it easier for businesses, particularly SMEs, to take on new people," she said.

She called for the coalition to consider extending the National Insurance holiday for businesses to make it more "wide reaching", encompassing firms in the south-east and London as well.

Ms O'Byrne added that she would like to see the contributions holiday also apply to companies which take on staff who were previously unemployed, as this will help get more people in employment.

Jes Ladva, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's London regional director, recently said there will be more jobs created in the UK over the next 12 months, particularly in the capital.

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Employee benefits 'a useful recruitment tool'

Businesses are increasingly realising that offering employee benefits is an excellent way to attract candidates, according to one expert.

Sheila Attwood, editor of pay and benefits at XpertHR, said managers are beginning to view benefits as a "cost-effective reward tool", which she noted can help to make up for stifled wage growth.

She explained that many companies are looking to reward workers who have stayed loyal during the downturn, with those that take the time to review benefits packages and related communication exercises helping to "reinforce the value" of such perks to employees.

"It also serves as a useful recruitment tool, as employers in the private sector are talking about recruitment again for the first time in a few years," Ms Attwood added.

A recent poll on benefits and pay carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that 70 per cent of sales professionals would accept a 50 per cent wage rise even if doing so would affect their work/life balance.

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Job creation prospects 'positive' in next 12 months

The number of new jobs being created in the UK in the coming months is likely to increase, particularly in the capital, according to one sector expert.

Jes Ladva, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's London regional director, made the comments after new figures revealed the number of people out of work in the capital rose slightly in the last quarter.

However, he noted that this may be because the private sector has yet to fully absorb the number of public sector workers being made redundant – a problem which will be solved in the months ahead, particularly with the Olympics on the horizon.

"There are glimmers of hope and optimism for not just London but the rest of the UK. This should lead to the creation of even more jobs while the feel-good factor the event will engender should in turn contribute to a more bullish economy," Mr Ladva added.

Last week, Chris Williamson, director and chief economist at Markit, said the recent government employment figures suggest there has been a positive upturn in private sector recruitment following the disruption caused by the severe weather late last year.

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Employers 'will boost long and short-term recruitment this year'

Employers are expected to boost both their long and short-term recruitment this year, the latest report has revealed.

Sales recruitment could well increase due to rising business confidence, which is improving employers' outlook for the year ahead, the March Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) JobsOutlook report found.

For the third month in a row, the REC Confidence Index has risen to the highest level since last April.

Even though there are continuing uncertainties in the UK jobs market, 17 per cent of companies plan to increase their permanent workforce over the next three months.

Roger Tweedy, REC's director of research, said: "It is encouraging to see confidence levels continuing to rise despite economic uncertainties in the run-up to the forthcoming Budget."

He added: "The government must do everything possible to stimulate employment in the private sector to absorb public sector cuts."

Chris Williamson, director and chief economist at Markit, recently said the latest Office for National Statistics' data demonstrates there has been a rise in private sector recruitment.

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Optimism growing among IT staff

Optimism is continuing to rise among IT staff, including those in sales jobs, regarding their future career prospects, a new study has found.

Research carried out by Reed and seen by the Recruiter shows that three out of every four IT staff believe they will be offered the job they desire within the next six months, while 75 per cent are also predicting that growth in technology will boost the employment market in 2011.

Mark Rhodes, head of marketing at Reed, noted that the same proportion also feel that their recruitment prospects would be increased if they held the right qualifications.

"We've seen signs of a slow and steady recovery in almost all areas of the private sector. With companies gearing up for a return to growth, demand for IT staff is on the rise and, with it, a return to skills shortages across the sector," he added.

Last week, Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, said the increasing number of jobs being created in the IT and engineering sectors, including sales recruitment positions, is helping to drive the recovery of the employment market.

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Employment figures 'suggest recruitment upturn'

The latest employment figures issued by the Office for National Statistics suggest there has been a positive upturn in private sector recruitment, one expert has observed.

Chris Williamson, director and chief economist at Markit, explained that the figures follow "recent upbeat data" from business surveys, and suggest that companies are taking on more staff as the economy shows a renewed upturn following weather disruption late last year.

He added: "We expect the good news to continue, in the short term at least. We have seen a surge in the number of people placed in jobs by recruitment consultancies in the first two months of 2011, while job creation hit a 20-year high in the manufacturing sector in February."

The expert said the "highlight" of the ONS report was the fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit, which is further good news for the recruitment market.

It comes after Liz Field, chief executive of the Financial Skills Partnership, said that it is "critical" for employers to invest in training and skills in order to stimulate the economy and support the UK as it recovers from the recession.

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Construction sector 'leading the way' in recruitment

The UK construction sector is leading the way when it comes to taking on new staff, including those in sales recruitment positions, one sector body has stated.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) pointed to the recent Report on Jobs, published by the REC and KPMG, as evidence that the sector the sector "leads the rises" in hiring activity, and is now and calling for action to boost sustainable, long-term growth.

Simon Noakes, chair of REC Construction said it is "very encouraging" to see data confirming what is being experienced on the ground - namely that the construction industry is regaining its confidence as new orders come in.

"However, we need … to ensure that that the right processes are in place to promote the entrepreneurial spirit, for example, through a flexible workforce," he added.

The REC and KPMG Report on Jobs indicated that permanent roles across the private sector increased at their fastest rate in ten months in February, with the construction industry experiencing a rapid increase in both permanent and temporary hiring.

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Job applications rise in 2010

The number of job applications rise substantially in the UK in 2010 compared with the year before, according to the latest report.

A report issued by Broadbean shows that, in every month bar one, the number of job applications being received in the UK in 2010 exceeded those handed in during 2009.

The report suggests there was little correlation between the rise in applications and the number of applications per vacancy, however, which are normally linked.

It noted that there was actually a small decrease in the number of applications per vacancy in every month from April 2010 onwards compared with figures recorded in 2009.

According to Broadbean, this varying consistency between industries suggests that some were affected by exposure to the public sector.

"Logically this should point to reduced demand for jobs/supply of candidates, which would be consistent with falling unemployment levels. However, there is no consistent theme here," the organisation states.

Recent application advice was issued to sales recruitment candidates by Dominic Warman, manager of executive search at Handle, who said that applicants should not be afraid to "sing and dance" about their past achievements to boost their chances of gaining new employment.

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Private sector output 'accelerated in February'

Output in the private sector accelerated at its fastest rate since June 2007 last month, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Purchasing Managers' Index.

The February report shows that firms continued to recover from weather-related disruption and also began to raised staffing levels, including employing people in sales jobs, for the first time in four months.

According to respondents, the rise in employment defied the slight reduction in overall levels of outstanding business in February, with manufacturing panel members reporting that a reduction in backlogs accumulated during December was a key reason for this.

Donald MacRae, chief economist at Bank of Scotland, commented: "This is a welcome second month of growth in the private sector following the winter downturn. Crucially, the services sector expanded with all three sub-sectors experiencing growth."

Meanwhile, the latest Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index revealed that jobs growth in the manufacturing sector, including sales recruitment positions, rose to a record high in February.

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75% of workers 'would relocate for perfect job'

Three-quarters of all staff would happily relocate, even to another country, in order to land their ideal job, the latest survey suggests.

A poll carried out by Kelly services as part of its Global Workforce index shows that further 34 per cent of staff would make a move overseas to fill their perfect role.

According to the data, the desire to move is more prevalent among younger workers, with 85 per cent of staff aged between 18 and 29 prepared to relocate for a job, compared with 76 per cent of 30 to 47-year-olds and 63 per cent of staff aged 48 and over.

The survey also found that half of staff are currently working in what they consider "unconventional arrangements", such as long or unusual hours, having multiple jobs or excessive travel.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that sales professionals working in the south-west had the greatest sense of job security, while the region has the highest proportion of people in the country earning over £100,000 a year.

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Sales recruitment candidates 'should sing and dance' about achievements

Sales recruitment candidates should not be afraid to "sing and dance" about their past achievements to boost their chances of gaining new employment, one expert has advised.

Dominic Warman, manager of executive search at Handle, said many applicants make the mistake of not highlighting relevant experience, but this is vital when applying for a job in a competitive jobs market – particularly when it comes to sales roles.

His comments follow the publication of a report by his organisation, which showed there was a 40 per cent upswing in jobs growth in the media sector between January and February as companies become more optimistic about the employment market.

Mr Warman noted that this renewed interest means that applicants – including those re-entering the market – need to use every tool at their disposal to illustrate their suitability for the job.

"You need to see CVs about percentage uplifts you've given a particular area, your biggest clients, what you've gained, these sorts of things. Sing and dance about achievements on your CV," the expert explained.

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Budget 'must make job creation easier'

The upcoming Budget needs to make it easier for businesses to create new UK jobs, including sales recruitment positions, one sector body has claimed.

According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), next Wednesday's (March 23rd) Budget needs to outline how the coalition will help stimulate the jobs market by cutting red tape and simplifying the creation of new roles.

Kevin Green, the REC's chief executive, said there has been "good progress" on the job creation front in the last year, and now recruiters and businesses of all sizes are looking for "tangible signs" this will continue.

"Many private sector employers are hoping to take on additional staff, but the government must take action to support this job creation," he explained.

Mr Green said this should include avoiding tax increases on business, stimulating direct employment of young people and avoiding "gold plating" of the Agency Worker Regulations.

Last week, John Cridland, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, said the Budget needs to demonstrate a "relentless focus" on growth and help boost exports, investment and jobs.

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Sales recruitment candidates 'should sing and dance' about achievements

Sales recruitment candidates should not be afraid to "sing and dance" about their past achievements to boost their chances of gaining new employment, one expert has advised.

Dominic Warman, manager of executive search at Handle, said many applicants make the mistake of not highlighting relevant experience, but this is vital when applying for a job in a competitive jobs market – particularly when it comes to sales roles.

His comments follow the publication of a report by his organisation, which showed there was a 40 per cent upswing in jobs growth in the media sector between January and February as companies become more optimistic about the employment market.

Mr Warman noted that this renewed interest means that applicants – including those re-entering the market – need to use every tool at their disposal to illustrate their suitability for the job.

"You need to see CVs about percentage uplifts you've given a particular area, your biggest clients, what you've gained, these sorts of things. Sing and dance about achievements on your CV," the expert explained.

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Media sees rapid jobs growth

There has been a rapid rise in the number of people being hired into media jobs, which includes sales recruitment positions, the latest report suggests.

Figures compiled by Handle show that there was a 40 per cent upswing in jobs growth in the media sector between January and February as companies become more optimistic about the employment market.

In addition, the figures showed that vacancies for marketing roles have increased by 20 per cent - something which highlights the need for workers with special skills, said Dominic Warman, head of Handle's marketing division.

"There is also a real demand for professionals with not only creative flair but insight and analysis - people who can really add value to the bottom line," he added.

It follows the publication of the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG Report on Jobs, which showed that the overall level of job vacancies in the UK increased at the strongest rate since April 2010 last month, with strong rises in both permanent and temporary staff placements.

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Training employees 'is empowering'

Conducting regular training sessions to boosts workers' skills can help to empower staff and have a knock-on effect on motivation, one expert has suggested.

Jo Causon, chief executive at the Institute of Customer Service, said it is "extremely important" that retailers place an emphasis on customer service training.

It comes after business secretary Vince Cable and skills minister John Hayes launched the new £50-million-a-year Growth Innovation Fund to help businesses develop the skills they need to drive growth.

Ms Causon said that organisations which are known for the quality of their staff have more often than not invested in training and development.

"Training is also about empowering employees to meet customers' needs, giving them the freedom and the confidence to use their own initiative," she added.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that 58 per cent of sales professionals believe they do not get enough training in their current role.

In addition, 36 per cent have received no training whatsoever in the last 12 months.

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IT and engineering jobs 'driving growth'

The increasing number of jobs being created in the IT and engineering sectors, including sales recruitment positions, is helping to drive the recovery of the employment market, experts have claimed.

Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, and Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, made the comments following the publication of the organisations' latest Report on Jobs.

The study shows that the overall level of job vacancies increased at the strongest rate since April 2010 last month, while there were strong rises in the number of both permanent and temporary staff placements.

Mr Green and Mr Brown said the IT engineering and construction industries indicate how private sector jobs growth is offsetting public sector cuts.

However, they called on the government to do more to support growth by encouraging private sector organisations to create even more jobs.

It comes after data published by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and Markit in the Construction Purchasing Managers' Index showed that recruitment activity in the UK construction industry, including the hiring of people in sales jobs, is continuing to recover as the sector emerges from the recession.

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Majority of jobseekers 'would move to Scotland'

The majority of UK jobseekers would consider moving to Scotland for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, the latest study has revealed.

Research carried out by TalentScotland shows that 68 per cent of job candidates would consider a career move to the country, an increase of 19 per cent on the number of people who would do so in 2008.

Hazel Sinclair, head of TalentScotland said the survey is "promising" and highlights how applicants are broadening their horizons when it comes to the location of their potential employer.

"Scotland continues to appeal to those looking to relocate but the factors jobseekers find important are shifting. Education, healthcare, security and culture are coming through stronger in determining relocation decisions which strike the right work/life balance," she explained.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that 36 per cent of people employed in Scotland work every weekend and a further 54 per cent do so on occasional weekends, making Scotland one of the hardest working regions in the UK.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Using coaching skills 'can gain more from interviews'

Recruits who employ coaching skills during interviews may find that they can glean more from potential candidates, including those looking for sales jobs, one expert has suggested.

Steve Marsh, partner at Innovative Edge, said that having the right coaching skills can make it easier to develop a better understanding of who the applicant is, their personality traits and their communication style.

He explained: "If these skills are part of the process of the interview that's taking place, the interviewer will understand more about what that person is saying, and sometimes more importantly what they're not saying, which can be just as powerful."

Mr Marsh added that this can also help firms avoid choosing the wrong candidate for the job – such as a "safe" applicant for a "radical" company.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis found that 53 per cent of sales professionals have been 100 per cent honest in every interview they have attended throughout their career.

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Firms 'should provide greater opportunities for development'

Greater opportunity for professional development needs to be provided by firms if they are to retain top talent, a new report has found.

Research carried out by Accenture shows that fewer than half of all workers are currently satisfied with jobs, but 70 per cent plan to stay with the company regardless.

Adrian Lajtha, chief leadership officer at Accenture, said the data shows that employees lack engagement and motivation and this is something which firms should aim to address.

He suggested that this could be achieved through listening to employees and providing them with innovative training, leadership development and clearly-defined career paths.

Nellie Borrero, inclusion and diversity lead at Accenture, added: "As those employees look to reinvent opportunity, companies can help them by creating a culture of mentoring, developing diverse teams that provide new experiences."

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment showed that 96 per cent of sales professionals enjoy working in the sector, despite 56 per cent not planning a career in sales.

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Job creation 'should be focus of Budget'

The focus of the upcoming Budget should be on creating new jobs in the UK, including those in sales recruitment, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

John Cridland, CBI director-general, said the Budget needs to demonstrate a "relentless focus" on growth and help boost exports, investment and jobs.

"The Budget should create the framework for a Mittelstand of mid-cap businesses by ensuring they can access the capital they need to expand at home and abroad," he explained.

Ian McCafferty, CBI chief economic adviser, added that it must "create the right conditions" for businesses to invest and grow.

This includes improving the Enterprise Investment Scheme to bridge the funding gap for larger SMEs requiring between £2 million and £10 million, he explained.

It comes after business secretary Vince Cable and skills minister John Hayes launched a new £50 million Growth and Innovation Fund for the UK, which the government claims will boost investment in training and help businesses grow.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Financial services sales recruitment to rise

The number of people being hired to fill sales recruitment roles and other positions in the financial services sector will rise in the second quarter 2011, according to the latest industry report.

A study carried out by Manpower reveals that the majority of private sector organisations expect to boost their recruitment in the next three months, leading to a "balancing" of the jobs market.

Mark Cahill, managing director at the analyst, said that people aged under 25 should note that there are "real opportunities" to be had within financial services, including sales jobs.

"These new jobs are not the high rolling stereotypical bankers. They are overwhelmingly back office and support positions - which are the engine room of any large organisation," he explained.

The report also revealed that organisations in the manufacturing industry have reported positive hiring intentions for the fifth successive quarter.

It comes after research carried out by InterQuest suggests that a downturn in public sector business is being "more than offset" by the private sector, with trading increasing and companies expanding, particularly in financial services.

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Source: The Sales Executive News

Govt launches £50m skills fund

The government has launched a new £50 million Growth and Innovation Fund for the UK which it hopes will boost investment in training and help businesses grow.

Business secretary Vince Cable and skills minister John Hayes claim that the fund will deliver "targeted help" for employer groups to overcome restrictions to growth within each sector and industry.

Mr Cable said it could also help to deliver new training opportunities to "boost innovation and productivity" and enable sectors to set new professional standards.

"We need to tackle the skills shortages that hold companies back. By putting the employer voice at the heart of the process, we will reward inventive approaches to training that deliver real help to get business moving," he added.

It comes after the Chartered Management Institute said that the chances of young people gaining a job, including roles in sales recruitment, would be boosted through a greater involvement of businesses in education.

For all of the latest sales industry news visit www.aaronwallis.co.uk. If you are looking to hire in your sales team Aaron Wallis offer the UK’s most inclusive sales recruitment service which includes skills testing, psychometrics and a 12 month rebate scheme as standard. For Sales Director jobs visit www.aaronwallis.co.uk.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Executive recruitment 'is surging'

There has been a surge in the number of people being hired into executive positions in the last year, which includes executive sales recruitment, according to a new report.

The Association of Executive Search Consultants' (AESC's) 2010 Annual Report on the retained executive search industry shows that executive recruiting is now at its third highest level ever.

This is mainly due to a "dramatic resurgence" in demand last year, said Peter Felix, president of the AESC.

He noted that, overall, the industry grew by an average of 28.5 per cent in 2010, as organisations around the world were quick to realise that a shortage of talent is being exacerbated by the "tremendous tasks" facing management.

"Leadership today is at a premium since organisations cannot ignore the challenges of new competition, evolving technology, industry convergence and globalisation," Mr Felix added.

It follows an international survey carried out by Antal which showed that 52 per cent of firms will be taking on new staff in the next three months, while many are also focused on implementing staff retention measures.

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Source: Salespeak News

UK construction recruitment recovers

Recruitment activity in the UK construction industry, including the hiring of people in sales jobs, is continuing to recover as the sector emerges from the recession, the latest report suggests.

Data published by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and Markit for its Construction Purchasing Managers' Index shows that purchasing activity has increased as job cuts have fallen.

Sarah Ledger, an economist at Markit and author of the report, said the February survey indicated "continued recovery", with output rising at the fastest rate in eight months on the back of strengthening growth of new business.

David Noble, chief executive of CIPS, added: "A weather-beaten UK construction sector is showing signs of repair, with stronger rates of activity and a rise in new business continuing the reversal of fortune since the end of 2010."

The report follows the publication of the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing purchasing managers index, which revealed that jobs growth in the manufacturing sector, including sales recruitment positions, rose to a record high in February.

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Source: The Sales Engineer News

Global recruitment 'on the rise'

The number of workers being hired across the planet is continuing to increase as companies in all countries show rising confidence following the global economic downturn, the latest report reveals.

An international survey carried out by Antal shows that 52 per cent of firms will be taking on new staff in the next three months, while many are also focused on implementing staff retention measures.

Antal said the results suggest that stability is returning to the global recruitment market, and this will continue through the next quarter and beyond.

"The percentage of organisations that are currently recruiting is still relatively high and staff retention is on the rise and is predicted to remain consistent. It's safe to say that the storm of economic uncertainty is finally settling," the analyst noted.

This latest report is consistent with a recent study by Poolia, which showed that companies are displaying increasing confidence in the employment market by taking on more staff, including sales recruitment candidates, on a full-time basis.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Report: UK wages on the rise

The average pay settlement in the UK has increased once more, according to the latest statistics.

Figures published by Incomes Data Services (IDS) show that the median pay settlement level rose sharply to 2.8 per cent in the three months to January 2011, which is a further increase on the 2.2 per cent jump seen in the previous quarter.

According to the data, nearly half of awards are at three per cent and above, with workers in private sector organisations benefitting from almost universal increases, including those in sales recruitment.

Ken Mulkearn, editor of the IDS Pay Report, said: "Our latest figures show that wage rises have picked up in manufacturing and the level of awards in private services appears to have picked up too. The number of awards at three per cent or above has been rising and this has emerged as a key figure in pay setting."

According to a recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, 70 per cent of people in sales jobs reported that they would take a 50 per cent pay rise even if it impacted on their daily work life balance.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Number of over-65s in work increases

The number of people aged over 65 but still in full-time employment, including sales jobs, is on the rise, according to the latest official figures.

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that 2.7 per cent of over-65s, or 270,000, were working full-time in 2010, up from the 1.2 per cent recorded in March 2001.

The data also showed that the 870,000 either full or part-time workers aged over 65 comprised three per cent of all workers in December 2010, compared with 1.5 per cent of the UK in March 2001.

"In October to December 2010, of those aged 65 and over and working, 83 per cent had been continuously employed for five years or more, with just over two in five working in the same job for 20 years or more," the ONS revealed.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that 86 per cent of workers in sales jobs had been in the industry for five years or more, with ten per cent having in excess of 30 years' experience.

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Source: Salespeak News

Employment legislation 'should be frozen'

A freeze needs to be implemented on employment legislation in order to boost job creation in the UK, one expert has suggested.

Alistair Cox, chief executive of Hays, said that the private sector is struggling to keep up with the demand form public sector workers who were victims of government spending cuts, and one of the reasons for this is employment red tape.

According to the expert, no further legislation should be brought in this year and the coalition should instead look at how it can contribute to stimulating private sector job creation, including sales recruitment roles.

"We're not seeing significant job creation. The government should stop any additional employment legislation coming in, which is burdensome, and make[s] it less expensive to hire people," Mr Cox explained.

However, the latest Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has revealed that there is positive jobs growth in the manufacturing sector, with the creation of new roles rising to a record high in February.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Vast majority of recruiters 'spotting simple CV errors'

The vast majority of recruiters in the IT industry have spotted glaring mistakes on CVs which have harmed or ruined candidates' chances of employment, a new survey has revealed.

According to research carried out by CW Jobs, 88 per cent of hiring managers have seen such errors, while 23 per cent of applicants have even admitted to getting someone else to write their CV.

The study also found that the majority of jobseekers in the IT industry feel that they are better able to present themselves in person than through a CV.

Commenting on the figures, Rob Grimsey, director of Harvey Nash, said that such mistakes range from spelling and grammatical errors to not using the correct syntax.

He advised candidates, including those looking for sales jobs, to take the time to iron out these problems before sending off their CV, as the relatively small amount of time it takes to do so can potentially reap big rewards.

"The good news is that many of these mistakes are resolvable, simply by getting others to review the CV. After all, it's one of the most important two-page documents of an IT professional's life," Mr Grimsey added.

Recently, Mark Staniland, managing director of career transition services at Hays, said that a stand-out CV is vital for those likely to feel the impact of government spending cuts in the near future.

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Source: Salespeak News

UK manufacturing PMI reveals record job creation

The latest Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) UK Manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) has revealed that jobs growth in the manufacturing sector, including sales recruitment positions, rose to a record high in February

According to the index, the country's manufacturing sector continued its strong start to the year, with rates of growth in output and new orders consistent with January's 16-year peaks.

"Increased staffing levels reflected higher production and rising new order books. Job creation was at series record highs in both the consumer and intermediate goods sectors, and also accelerated at capital goods producers," the report states.

Commenting on the figures, David Noble, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, said that strong growth in demand across the manufacturing sector has continued to "put breath in the sails" of the UK economy.

Last week, Ed Moss, a spokesman for the Manufacturing Institute, said that there is "certainly" positivity returning to the industry as orders increase and the reputation of British produce is restored.

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Source: The Sales Engineer News

Recruiters 'need to understand AWR'

Recruiters need to get to grips with the impending Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) if they are to avoid pitfalls, one expert on the subject has asserted.

Speaking to Recruiter magazine, Brian Wilkinson, head of Randstad UK, said that employers should conduct an assessment of the impact of impending regulations, after a survey by his firm showed 37 per cent of employers are unfamiliar with AWR.

The expert said it is a "concern" that such a high proportion of organisations are so unprepared, as a failure to be ready could affect staff, including those in sales jobs.

"We urge all users of agency workers to conduct a thorough assessment of their human capital resources and the impact of the regulations to optimise the structure and efficiency of their workforces," Mr Wilkinson advised.

Late last year, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) hosted half-day workshops aimed at helping members learn more about the impact the new rules will have on their business and enable them to inform clients about how they will change the ways agency workers are assigned.

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Source: The Sales Director News

Employers 'taking on more permanent staff'

There has been a change in the recruitment habits of the UK's businesses, with an increase in the number of permanent staff being taken on as opposed to temporary workers, one analyst has claimed.

According to Poolia, companies are displaying increasing confidence in the employment market by taking on more staff, which includes sales recruitment candidates, on a full-time basis.

A study carried out by the organisation indicates that in January 2011 permanent placements were up by almost 99 per cent on the same month last year, while short-term opportunities fell by nearly ten per cent.

Shaun Greenfield, Poolia's managing director, said a reason for the rise may be the government's incoming cap on migrant visas, which is due to be introduced in April.

Meanwhile, the new Reed Job Index for February is 16 per cent higher than the figure recorded last month, which shows that a countrywide improvement is being seen in the UK jobs market as more employment positions become available.

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Source: Salespeak News