'Be very careful' when creating online profiles

People applying for jobs need to take care to ensure any social media profiles that are visible to the public and potential employers are up to date and reputable, it has been advised.

Philip Calvert, professional social media speaker at IFALife.com, said that "pretty much everything" that goes on to the internet nowadays is very visible.

Therefore, whenever candidates are using social media, they should bear in mind who might see what is posted online and how they conduct themselves.

"Anybody who is looking for a role these days really needs to make sure that their social media profiles reflect them properly, particularly when they use LinkedIn. It is a no-brainer for anybody looking for a role, particularly in white-collar work, to have a quality LinkedIn profile," he explained.

Most employers will attempt to find out information about an applicant before meeting them face to face and so thought and consideration must be put into any profile, Mr Calvert noted.

His comments followed the publication of a report by Robert Half, which showed that the vast majority of human resource directors believe that social media platforms are ineffective as a recruitment tool and will not replace established means of finding new staff, such as recruitment agencies.

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Being proactive 'can boost motivation'

Workers aiming to boost their motivation in the workplace should aim to be proactive in order to boost their mindset and, in turn, their productivity.

Debbie Catt, managing director of Cattconsulting.com, said that people aiming to stay motivated should firstly think about what it is that they are doing, the value of it, and the impact of it.

She advised: "Try and see the bigger picture, try and see what you do fits into the overall plan, project or product. Look at the end result rather than just looking at the activity as an isolated task."

The expert added that people need to be proactive, instead of reactive, so rather than waiting for somebody to go and tell them something, they should go and ask.

By doing this, people become in control, and subsequently empowered, because they are not waiting for somebody to tell them something.

Scott Watson, managing director of Summit Consulting and Training, said that it is currently more important than ever that the nation's managers are as effective as possible in their approach to managing staff in order to maintain staff confidence and motivation.

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'Be very careful' when creating online profiles

People applying for jobs need to take care to ensure any social media profiles that are visible to the public and potential employers are up to date and reputable, it has been advised.

Philip Calvert, professional social media speaker at IFALife.com, said that "pretty much everything" that goes on to the internet nowadays is very visible.

Therefore, whenever candidates are using social media, they should bear in mind who might see what is posted online and how they conduct themselves.

"Anybody who is looking for a role these days really needs to make sure that their social media profiles reflect them properly, particularly when they use LinkedIn. It is a no-brainer for anybody looking for a role, particularly in white-collar work, to have a quality LinkedIn profile," he explained.

Most employers will attempt to find out information about an applicant before meeting them face to face and so thought and consideration must be put into any profile, Mr Calvert noted.

His comments followed the publication of a report by Robert Half, which showed that the vast majority of human resource directors believe that social media platforms are ineffective as a recruitment tool and will not replace established means of finding new staff, such as recruitment agencies.

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Pressure is good, but stress is not

Although many people claim to work well under pressure, there is a fine line between that and stress, and managers need to ensure that they can distinguish between them, it has been claimed.

Carole Spiers, author of Show Stress Who's Boss!, noted that Excessive pressure is nearly always the root cause of stress, so bosses need to ensure that they know and appreciate individual capabilities.

"Clear tasking and monitoring is the best way to achieve a balance and to ensure that excessive pressure does not turn into stress. Where an employee is struggling to cope, it is time to find a way to relieve some of the pressure," she explained.

Ms Spiers added that, once the stress is removed, the employee will invariably bounce back with increased productivity, which is exactly what every organisation wants to achieve.

Employees do not necessarily mind having to work hard or sometimes longer hours, but they need some acknowledgement of their efforts, she noted.

Managers hold the key to getting the most out of their team by communicating with them on a regular basis and making time to acknowledge work well done, the expert explained.

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Employers 'value personality over qualifications'

The majority of UK employers now feel that personality and other soft skills are more important than qualifications when recruiting a new member of staff, the latest survey suggests.

A poll of 2,000 business decision makers carried out by Aldi found that most companies now view a degree as 'a given' and so are judging applicants more on key personality traits than academic achievement.

Respondents reveal that they look for confidence, leadership and a good spread of outside interests, alongside work experience, interesting hobbies and evidence of leading teams at university.

Other key traits valued by employers include involvement within the local community, with a third of companies saying they prefer to employ well-presented members of staff.

Overall, just a fifth of employers thought that a degree made a potential candidate stand out, with many stressing that it is less impressive to them now than what it would have been ten years ago.

Instead, 56 per cent said they preferred staff to have a range of interests outside of work and a good work/life balance.

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Highly skilled job candidates 'badly needed'

The UK's businesses are badly in need of highly skilled candidates to boost growth, particularly in the technology sector, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) meeting.

A key message coming out of the REC Technology conference was that there is increasing optimism in the sector, with recruiters upbeat about the prospects for 2012 as hiring activity in the private sector compensates for public sector cuts.

Business feedback correlated with the recent REC/KPMG Report on Jobs, which showed growth in permanent placements has reached a nine-month high, with technology and engineering staff most in demand.

Jeff Brooks, chair of REC Technology, commented: "The latest Report on Jobs data ties in with the feedback on the ground from recruiters at the high end of the jobs market. Employer confidence is improving slowly which is leading to increased hiring activity."

However, he noted that the challenge facing the sector is that there is a lack of suitable candidates for highly-skilled roles, which is a problem the recruitment industry can help to solve in the months and years ahead.

The promotion of careers in growth sectors through working with schools and taking part in proactive initiatives will also help to plug the gap, Mr Brooks added.

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Employers 'value personality over qualifications'

The majority of UK employers now feel that personality and other soft skills are more important than qualifications when recruiting a new member of staff, the latest survey suggests.

A poll of 2,000 business decision makers carried out by Aldi found that most companies now view a degree as 'a given' and so are judging applicants more on key personality traits than academic achievement.

Respondents reveal that they look for confidence, leadership and a good spread of outside interests, alongside work experience, interesting hobbies and evidence of leading teams at university.

Other key traits valued by employers include involvement within the local community, with a third of companies saying they prefer to employ well-presented members of staff.

Overall, just a fifth of employers thought that a degree made a potential candidate stand out, with many stressing that it is less impressive to them now than what it would have been ten years ago.

Instead, 56 per cent said they preferred staff to have a range of interests outside of work and a good work/life balance.

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Established recruitment methods 'still favoured by managers'

The majority of managers still prefer to use established methods to attract new staff, such as utilising the services of a recruitment agency, rather than social networking sites, a new poll reveals.

The survey, carried out by Robert Half, shows that although eight million people in the UK are currently using LinkedIn, seven in ten HR directors believe that social media platforms are ineffective as a recruitment tool or are unsure of its effectiveness.

In addition, 63 per cent of executives think it is unlikely that profiles on networking sites will replace CVs in the future.

According to the poll, which questioned 200 UK HR directors, the temptation exists to check profiles on more social sites before interviews, but the majority of firms prefer to leave the vetting process up to a recruitment agency with proven skills in this area.

Phil Sheridan, managing director of Robert Half UK, said that social media's popularity has grown dramatically in recent years, but its effectiveness in recruitment has not been realised amongst the majority of organisations.

"Our research shows that hiring managers still prefer more traditional recruitment methods, such as using recruitment consultancies. It seems most employers still believe this to be the most effective approach for screening candidates and assessing competencies."

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'Always target job criteria' to boost recruitment chances

People compiling their CV have been advised to tailor each resume to the type of job they are applying for and the specific criteria mentioned.

According to Denise Taylor, career coach and author at Amazing People, if the job description lists even essential criteria for the job, a CV needs to match up and the applicant should illustrate how they match up.

"If you don't match almost 90 per cent you're probably wasting time and effort because it takes hours and hours to put in a proper application. Make sure you fully address and target the right job," she added.

Ms Taylor noted that another important aspect of the application process is building relationships and ensuring that prospective employers get to know the person, not simply some words on a page.

Recently, Zena Everett, founder of Second Careers, said that proper formatting and correct spelling and grammar are the key components of a good CV, and all job candidates should strive to ensure these elements are covered when applying for a role.

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Employer confidence reaches 12-month high

Employer confidence in the UK has reached its highest level for 12 months as the nation's businesses display increasing optimism about their recruitment prospects for the year ahead, the latest industry survey reveals.

A poll of 600 UK employers across a number of sectors, carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, found that nearly two-thirds say they are planning to increase their permanent staffing levels over the next three months, with just six per cent planning to reduce headcount.

In addition, 57 per cent expect to grow their permanent workforce over the long term and a further 42 per cent plan to keep it at the same level, leaving just one per cent planning to cut numbers.

There has also been a rise in the demand for agency staff, with nearly a third of all employers saying they are planning to grow their temporary workforce over the next three months and a further 54 per cent planning to keep them at existing levels. 

For the longer term, the trend is higher, with 89 per cent looking to increase or maintain current levels, which represents a ten-point rise between January and February 2012.

It follows recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics, which showed that the private sector created 45,000 new jobs and the public sector lost only 34,000 in the three months to January, which means that actual UK employment has increased by 9,000.

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First impressions 'hugely important' in an interview

It is very important that anyone attending an interview makes a good first impression, as failing to do so can ruin their chances of gaining employment, it has been noted.

Angela Marshall, image consultant at Appearancemanagement.co.uk, pointed out that employers are already interested in a candidate before the interview even takes place, based on the strength of their CV.

"Now they want to meet you. First impressions will count - in the first three-to-five seconds they will decide if they like you, trust you and want you working for them," she noted.

The expert said that prospective employers will first judge people on the way they look, namely clothing and body language, then on the way an applicant sounds – chiefly the pitch, accent and tone of their voice – so it is important to speak confidently and clearly.

"Ensure you have a smart, well-groomed appearance, that you are courteous and well mannered and have good body language. Be positive, have energy and show you are motivated," Ms Marshall recommended.

Candidates should always say hello to interviewers or good morning or afternoon, and smile, as it gives warmth to people and helps "loosen the muscles".

Finally, making eye contact, having good posture and a firm handshake will all help to create a very positive first impression, she advised.

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'Set small goals' to boost achievement

People can boost their chances of job success by setting small goals which can be achieved quickly yet still lead to one ultimate target, an expert has suggested.

Debbie Catt, managing director of Cattconsulting.com, said that people should not only have one target on their horizon and give up if they fail to achieve it straight away.

Instead, they need to take "baby steps" and set many small goals that can be ticked off as they are reached, which will give the individual a better sense of achievement, she added.

"So where is it you want to go? What is the point of what you're trying to do? Work backwards, because it is much easier to work backwards from a destination and work out how you are going to get there, than start off from complete scratch," Ms Catt added.

The other important thing is to try and avoid doing things alone, as it is much easier to use any help and services available to achieve those goals, the expert added.

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UK salary expectations 'should vary by region'

The amount that people expect to be paid when applying for a job should vary, depending on what region the job they are applying for is located in, one expert has pointed out.

Fintan O'Toole, a HR expert, said it is surprising how many people do not realise that salary differs by region, and the skill level and kind of job that they are moving into.

It is much easier to gauge potential salary levels if the role the individual is applying for is within their own sector, however, and for many people it is advisable to think about the way in which they can look to develop their career and take on additional responsibilities.

"Alternatively, they might look to retrain and develop new skills and there are plenty of opportunities available in adult and further education colleges to go and pick up skills which may be useful to develop their career," the expert added.

However, David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, recently said jobseekers 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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'Set small goals' to boost achievement

People can boost their chances of job success by setting small goals which can be achieved quickly yet still lead to one ultimate target, an expert has suggested.

Debbie Catt, managing director of Cattconsulting.com, said that people should not only have one target on their horizon and give up if they fail to achieve it straight away.

Instead, they need to take "baby steps" and set many small goals that can be ticked off as they are reached, which will give the individual a better sense of achievement, she added.

"So where is it you want to go? What is the point of what you're trying to do? Work backwards, because it is much easier to work backwards from a destination and work out how you are going to get there, than start off from complete scratch," Ms Catt added.

The other important thing is to try and avoid doing things alone, as it is much easier to use any help and services available to achieve those goals, the expert added.

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UK salary expectations 'should vary by region'

The amount that people expect to be paid when applying for a job should vary, depending on what region the job they are applying for is located in, one expert has pointed out.

Fintan O'Toole, a HR expert, said it is surprising how many people do not realise that salary differs by region, and the skill level and kind of job that they are moving into.

It is much easier to gauge potential salary levels if the role the individual is applying for is within their own sector, however, and for many people it is advisable to think about the way in which they can look to develop their career and take on additional responsibilities.

"Alternatively, they might look to retrain and develop new skills and there are plenty of opportunities available in adult and further education colleges to go and pick up skills which may be useful to develop their career," the expert added.

However, David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, recently said jobseekers 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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Formatting and grammar 'the keys to CV success'

Proper formatting and correct spelling and grammar are the key components of a good CV and all job candidates should strive to ensure these elements are covered when applying for a role, it has been advised.

Zena Everett, founder of Second Careers, said the first thing applicants need to do is make sure that their CV is correctly laid out, well spelt, and clear to understand.

It is surprising how many candidates fail to follow this advice and send in applications containing errors – something which will immediately deter potential employers.

"They will stand out by being well written, without mistakes in. Secondly, they need to make sure that their application, letter or email is really geared towards answering the requirements of the job advertisement," she advised.

Ms Everett said that applicants need to think about applying for a job from the perspective of the future employer, rather than detailing what they have done and their entire back story.

Recruiters look at the most recent experience first, so people have to say why the first job on their CV is relevant to what they're applying for, the expert advised.

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CVs 'should always be kept up to date'

Jobseekers have been encouraged to clean up their CVs, before being given some words of advice on how to pursue such an activity.

With a resume usually presenting potential employers with a first look into a candidate, Elena Bajic, founder and chief executive of Ivy Exec, believes it is important to avoid having any embarrassing mistakes in them.

She pointed out to Forbes: "We review over 16,000 resumes each month and accept less than one third of them."

Ms Bajic also noted that there are so many ways which jobseekers can boost the appeal of their CV to hiring managers.

The expert advised adding any new information which a person may have encountered regarding their career in the past 12 months, as well as changing or deleting old information if it no longer applies.

"As in cleaning, you've got to get rid of any old stuff," Ms Bajic stressed to the news source.

Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, recently highlighted that poor first impressions can be difficult to get over when it comes to a job interview.

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Self-employment 'a sensible option for older workers'

People who are thinking about pursuing a career change as retirement approaches have been encouraged to consider a route into self-employment.

Dr Dianne Bown-Wilson, founder of Inmyprime.co.uk, is confident that this career option "is a great choice for older people" who are bored of their current line of work.

However, she added that jobseekers will only fully appreciate being self-employed if they research the role expected of them in advance, as well as plan ahead for the work involved.

This is because such a career can lead to insecure and erratic lives, which could catch those unprepared or unwilling for this change by surprise.

For those who study the career change thoroughly, Dr Bown-Wilson stated: "Making a career change to self-employment can be a profitable way forward for those who realise that they are likely to suffer from age-related issues in the workplace - such as lack of development, promotional opportunities and job insecurity."

Dianah Worman, diversity adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, recently stated that older workers still have plenty to offer their employers.

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CVs and cover letters 'are there to display a person's abilities'

People who are applying for a new job should always ensure their cover letter and CV are up to scratch.

Fintan O'Toole, the chairman of the Croydon Chamber of Commerce and a HR Expert, believes that a cover letter is there to display the skills and attributes that a jobseeker can offer to a potential employer.

On top of this, Mr O'Toole noted that a person's resume should always be exclusive to one role, instead of "being a broad brush application to any job".

The HR Expert acknowledged: "When you're applying for a job, you need to be very specific in identifying what it is that the potential employer is looking for."

In other advice when applying for a job, Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer, recently pointed out that people should display a long-term commitment to a company in order to boost their chances of employment.

This is because a hiring manager is more likely to opt for someone who intends to stick around for a while, instead of a jobseeker who is just there until a better opportunity comes along.

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George Osborne 'could have been bolder with Budget'

The chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has given the 2012 Budget a decent rating in regards to its impact on jobs.

Kevin Green believes that the chancellor has "taken solid steps" in his bid to implement job growth across the UK.

He explained that this kick-start has come through the commitment by government to create an internationally competitive tax regime.

On the flip side though, Mr Green believes the Budget "could have been bigger, bolder and braver", and so rated it 6/10 for jobs.

The REC chief executive noted: "There were some missed opportunities – such as specific measures to cut EU red tape, reduce regulations surrounding agency workers and to simplify the new pensions auto-enrolment system, all of which are necessary moves to help business and encourage job creation."

Earlier this week, London mayor Boris Johnson promised that he would create 200,000 new jobs in the capital if he is re-elected in May.

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Boris Johnson 'vows to create 200,000 new jobs'

If he is guaranteed office for another four years, London mayor Boris Johnson is preparing to create 200,000 new jobs in the capital.

The outspoken Conservative pointed out that 104,000 new jobs can be created in the property sector alone, due to the government's commitment to allow him to invest £3 billion in housing.

A number of schemes which Mr Johnson has planned should he be re-elected in May 3rd should also open up 59,500 job opportunities, while 32,300 could be established via improvement's to London's transport system.

Mr Johnson commented: "Through working hard to cut waste in the Greater London Authority, freeing up £3.5 billion for services and securing a better deal for London from Number 10, we will directly create 200,000 jobs for Londoners."

The London mayor's vows came soon after Michael Ward, president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group, acknowledged that more jobs could be created across the UK if the government simplifies certain initiatives in the business sector.

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Traditional recruitment methods 'still favoured by managers'

Many hiring managers still believe that traditional recruitment techniques are better than methods which have only became popular in recent years.

Recruitment consultancy Robert Half has found in a new survey that 70 per cent of HR directors view social media as being ineffective when it comes to finding new staff members.

On top of this, 63 per cent of those involved in the research said that they cannot see profiles on such sites replacing CVs when it comes to the recruitment process in the future.

In fact, just 32 per cent of respondents to the Robert Half survey admit to using social networking websites to communicate with candidates, while only 30 per cent use such portals to source potential employees.

Phil Sheridan, managing director of Robert Half, commented: "While professional networking sites, like LinkedIn, will continue to connect business professionals, our research shows that hiring managers still prefer more traditional recruitment methods, such as using online job boards, employee referrals and recruitment consultancies."

A recent Eurocom Worldwide and Global PR Network study also warned jobseekers that their social media page may contain information which could hinder their chances of being hired for work.

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IPA looks to get 300 young people into work

Videogame giant Activision and social media heavyweights Facebook and Twitter are among the organisations backing a new strategy for helping young people in the UK secure a job.

The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) has introduced the Creative Pioneers Challenge, which is planning to fast-track 300 school leavers into work.

Anyone aged at least 16 years old can put their name forward for the initiative, with those successful gaining a job from September of this year.

Candidates will be able to ply their trade as an apprentice or paid intern in such roles as television production, creative services, advertising and digital technology.

Nicola Mendelsohn, the IPA's president, stated: "We want young people from any background to enter; it's not just about qualifications, it's about having the right mindset and attitude; it's about seeing yourself as part of the next generation of creative pioneers."

The Trades Union Congress recently stated that unless the chancellor's upcoming Budget supports young people by enhancing employment programmes, the UK could lose a generation of talented and skilled workers.

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Job candidates 'should display a commitment for the long-term'

People looking to get into long-term employment have been advised to show a manager that they intend to be at a company for many years to come.

Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer, pointed out that a job advertising for a permanent position usually means that an employer is looking for someone who will be committed.

As a result, a jobseeker could give themselves a greater chance of securing a position if they come across as having a long-term future with a company.

Ms Daynes advised: "They need to convince a potential employer that they do intend to stay put for the foreseeable future for as long as it takes and are not just going to stay temporarily."

The expert added that managers are less likely to choose a person who clearly is only hoping to stay put in a job until something better comes along.

In other advice for jobseekers, Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, recently pointed out that a bad first impression can be difficult for a candidate to recover from, thus making preparation for an interview even more critical.

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Scotland's labour market 'already improves in 2012'

The labour market conditions of Scotland received a boost throughout February, if the results of a new report are anything to go by.

In its latest Report on Jobs, the Bank of Scotland has seen that both permanent and temporary work in the country has witnessed a rise in the number of successful candidates.

Furthermore, the organisation has seen average permanent salaries recording a healthy rise, as well as permanent candidate availability increasing after four months of non-activity.

Donald MacRae, a chief economist at Bank of Scotland, said: "Scotland's labour market showed an important improvement in February … the deterioration evident from April last year appears to have been arrested at the beginning of this year."

The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer, which gives a snapshot of Scotland's labour market conditions, also saw a rise from 50.4 in January to 52.4 last month.

Earlier this month, the latest Report on Jobs from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation highlighted that permanent job placements had hit a nine-month high.

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Social media 'could hinder a jobseeker's chances of employment'

A jobseeker's social media page could be having a significant impact on whether they gain employment or not.

This is the key finding of a new study carried out by Eurocom Worldwide and Global PR Network, which highlighted that one in five technology industry executives claim to have checked a candidate's online profile which resulted in the person losing out from gaining the job.

On top of this, an estimated 40 per cent of respondents to the survey admitted that they will check a person's social media page sometime during the interviewing process.

Mads Christensen, the network director at Eurocom Worldwide, commented: "The fact that one in five applicants disqualify themselves from an interview because of content in the social media sphere is a warning to jobseekers and a true indicator of the digital reality we now live in."

People can also heighten their chances of gaining employment by going into an interview displaying the right attitude, Carlie Santoro, recruitment manager at Quest Professional, recently advised.

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Slashing red tape 'will create jobs'

Business leaders have called on the government to make further cuts to industry red tape to make it easier for the nation's firms to create jobs.

Michael Ward, president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group (BCCG), said that simplification of the initiatives to tackle unemployment would make a "significant difference" across the country.

With a complex programme of youth contracts, city deals, a work programme and work experience schemes, it is "no wonder" that employers and potential employees are confused about how to help people back into work, he explained.

Mr Ward added: "The Chamber urges the government to find a way to simplify the routes into the multitude of initiatives and to provide real financial incentives to encourage participation in them."

It comes after David Kern, chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, recently said it is important that the coalition follow through with reforms to the UK's planning system and makes bold moves on reducing red tape, making it easier for businesses to expand and create jobs.

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BCC calls for 'Budget for business'

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for the government to deliver a new 'Budget for business', which it claims will allow firms to drive growth, invest and create jobs.

Ahead of the Budget next Wednesday (March 21st), the BCC is urging chancellor George Osborne to scrap the upcoming business rate rise, which it claims is "anathema" to growth, and introduce a time-limited £1 billion capital allowance scheme for medium-sized companies.

The body also says the coalition should incentivise employers to take on young people by doubling the amount of money available for employer wage subsidies and funded placements under the new Youth Contract, or alternatively consider making changes to employer National Insurance Contributions for young people.

Commenting on the upcoming Budget, John Longworth, director general of the BCC, said the chancellor faces one of the most challenging Budgets in recent years, and needs to take "bold steps" to create growth in the economy by introducing measures to support business.

"He has to pull out all the stops to boost British business by providing them with a Budget for growth. Firms need an environment in which they can thrive, create jobs, and export our goods and services abroad," he added.

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Govt urged to support young people in budget

The government has been urged to support the nation's young people in providing training and development opportunities to ensure they can move into jobs and help support economic growth.

In the Trades Union Congress (TUC) budget submission, the body says that the UK risks losing a generation of talented and highly skilled youngsters unless it increases investment in employment programmes.

As a result, the organisation is calling for a strengthening of the government's apprenticeship programme and a modern industrial strategy that focuses on procurement and targets support in high-growth sectors.

TUC general secretary Brendan Barber said the chancellor should prioritise job creation and persuade businesses to invest more of the £724 billion they are currently "sitting on".

"Bold new measures such as youth credits and a job guarantee will help get young people's careers off the ground. A tax system that rewards investment, rather than propping up the City, will help generate growth and jobs in the real economy too," he added.

Ian Harper, chief executive of ATG Training, recently said that people looking for a route into the working world may find that apprenticeships provide the ideal platform for learning about what a full-time job entails and what is expected of them.

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Private sector employment spikes in Scotland

Employment among private sector businesses in Scotland increased at its fastest rate for four years in February, according to the latest data from the Bank of Scotland Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

The report showed that output was also at its highest for five months, with the seasonally adjusted PMI rising from January's mark of 51.4 to 51.7.

Job creation at service providers was the sharpest since July 2007 and underpinned the overall rise, while staffing numbers in the manufacturing sector also remained solid.

Commenting on the data, Donald MacRae, chief economist at Bank of Scotland, said the PMI has now been positive for 14 months in a row, signalling that the private sector is continuing its slow recovery from recession.

"These results confirm the diminishing risk of a 'double dip' and increase expectations for a stronger recovery throughout 2012," he added.

It comes after first-ever Regional Report on Jobs by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation revealed that permanent staff placements increased in 75 per cent of the monitored English regions during February.

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Temporary workers 'have more control'

Some people are choosing to be temporary or contract workers as they believe that it offers them a greater degree of freedom in their everyday life, the results of a new report have suggested.

Two-thirds of respondents to Randstad's Navigator survey, which polled 3,000 UK organisations and employees, said they have actively chosen not to pursue permanent opportunities, while 48 per cent of permanent workers are considering moving into temporary roles when they next change jobs.

This trend is reflected in companies' hiring intentions, with firms increasingly using temporary and contract workers as a resourcing solution to achieve their business objectives, rather than filling holes in their headcount in the absence of permanent budget.

Mark Bull, chief executive of Randstad UK, said the ongoing weakness of the economy is "clearly" driving an increased interest in contract and temporary working.

"Those that do are enjoying a warm welcome in many organisations – as they seek to harness much needed skills within a flexible employment contract," he added.

Last month, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation/KPMG Report on Jobs showed that rates of pay for temporary and contract staff increased modestly last month.

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Temporary workers 'have more control'

Some people are choosing to be temporary or contract workers as they believe that it offers them a greater degree of freedom in their everyday life, the results of a new report have suggested.

Two-thirds of respondents to Randstad's Navigator survey, which polled 3,000 UK organisations and employees, said they have actively chosen not to pursue permanent opportunities, while 48 per cent of permanent workers are considering moving into temporary roles when they next change jobs.

This trend is reflected in companies' hiring intentions, with firms increasingly using temporary and contract workers as a resourcing solution to achieve their business objectives, rather than filling holes in their headcount in the absence of permanent budget.

Mark Bull, chief executive of Randstad UK, said the ongoing weakness of the economy is "clearly" driving an increased interest in contract and temporary working.

"Those that do are enjoying a warm welcome in many organisations – as they seek to harness much needed skills within a flexible employment contract," he added.

Last month, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation/KPMG Report on Jobs showed that rates of pay for temporary and contract staff increased modestly last month.

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Regional jobs market shows growth

Growth in local jobs markets seems to be consistent throughout the UK, according to the first-ever Regional Report on Jobs by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Permanent staff placements increased in 75 per cent of the monitored English regions during February, led by the Midlands, the data shows.

Solid growth was also registered in both the South and the North, indicating that the majority of areas are seeing new vacancies being created and people filling these positions.

In addition, recruitment consultants pointed to a higher level of job vacancies in the vast majority of regions, particularly in the north and the south, with the south and the midlands both recorded moderate increases in permanent staff salaries.

Tom Hadley, the REC's director of policy and professional services said these are "positive signs" for the jobs market across most regions, with a significant upturn in permanent placements.

Private sector employers are becoming more confident which should result in hiring activity accelerating further in the second part of the year, while temporary market continues to provide an important outlet for employers and jobseekers.

It follows the REC's recent Report on Jobs, compiled with KPMG, which showed that the number of recruitment hopefuls being placed into permanent jobs across the UK reached its highest level in nine months in February.

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Older workers 'can solve employment gap issues'

Older staff will be needed to help the UK remedy the challenges of a future employment gap, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

It is estimated that UK employers will need to fill an estimated 13.5 million job vacancies in the next ten years, though only seven million young people will leave education over this period, meaning older staff will increasingly be relied upon to plug the gaps.

CIPD data shows that 36 per cent of the working population will be aged over 50 by 2020 and, while some employers have begun to manage the issues associated with an ageing workforce, a lack of expertise and awareness around changing demographics may be holding others back.

Dianah Worman, diversity adviser at the organisation, said that firms which respond appropriately to the challenges of an ageing workforce will gain a "significant competitive edge".

This will be not only in terms of recruiting and retaining talent, but also through supporting the wellbeing and engagement of workers of all ages, she noted.

"The business case for older workers is strong and research shows their impact and experience within the organisation enables better customer service, enhanced knowledge retention and can help to address talent and skills shortages," Ms Worman added.

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Line manager support 'boosts employee performance'

Staff productivity will take a definite upswing if managers do more to support their workers and let them know they are behind them, one expert has pointed out.

Jon Cowell, director at Edgecumbe Consulting Group and Associate Fellow at Oxford University's Said Business School, said that leaders need to care about the people they are leading and they need to talk.

"There is very good evidence that followers do better when they believe their manager is on their side, is looking out for their interests and is trying to support them," he noted.

His comments followed the publication of research by the Edgecumbe Consulting Group, which showed that some senior management teams are failing to inspire confidence in their organisation's managers.

Mr Cowell noted that if staff do not feel they are being supported then they are less likely to remain with a company and give it their best.

Other ways in which managers can help to inspire staff is by issuing accurate, timely feedback, giving workers the resources and the training they need to do their job, and making them feel important and valued for what they do.

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Older workers 'can solve employment gap issues'

Older staff will be needed to help the UK remedy the challenges of a future employment gap, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

It is estimated that UK employers will need to fill an estimated 13.5 million job vacancies in the next ten years, though only seven million young people will leave education over this period, meaning older staff will increasingly be relied upon to plug the gaps.

CIPD data shows that 36 per cent of the working population will be aged over 50 by 2020 and, while some employers have begun to manage the issues associated with an ageing workforce, a lack of expertise and awareness around changing demographics may be holding others back.

Dianah Worman, diversity adviser at the organisation, said that firms which respond appropriately to the challenges of an ageing workforce will gain a "significant competitive edge".

This will be not only in terms of recruiting and retaining talent, but also through supporting the wellbeing and engagement of workers of all ages, she noted.

"The business case for older workers is strong and research shows their impact and experience within the organisation enables better customer service, enhanced knowledge retention and can help to address talent and skills shortages," Ms Worman added.

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Permanent job placements hit 9-month high

The number of recruitment hopefuls being placed into permanent jobs has reached its highest level in nine months, according to the latest Report on Job from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

It showed that overall demand for staff rose at the fastest pace in four months during February, with IT and computing workers the most in-demand, followed by engineering and construction staff.

According to the report, the availability of candidates to fill job vacancies rose yet again in February, with rates of growth higher for both permanent and temporary staff.

Kevin Green, chief executive of the REC, said the labour market is "clearly improving".

"Private sector employers are becoming more confident as the gloom, caused by a slowing economy late last year and fears about the Eurozone, recedes. The labour market is likely to bounce back towards the end of this year and on into early 2013," he explained.

It follows data published by Reed recently for its Job Index, which found that recruitment levels were up six per cent last month compared with February 2011.

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UK job opportunities rise in February

The number of job opportunities in the UK rose in February compared to the previous month, according to the latest report.

Research carried out by Reed for its Job Index, which polled 8,000 UK recruiters, found that recruitment levels were up six per cent last month compared with February 2011, while they are now and 40 per cent higher than the Index baseline set in December 2009.

Employer demand across every UK region increased last month, with the north-west of England having 20 per cent more job opportunities in February compared with the previous month.

The number of jobs available in London also rose by ten per cent, while salaries for new jobs also increased a number of industries.

Commenting on the report, Martin Warnes, managing director of Reed, said conditions are clearly easing and job creation should strengthen even more over the coming months.

"A rise in new jobs to a two-year high is encouraging, especially as this growth has been spread across a wide range of employment sectors and in every UK region," he explained.

"Moreover, salaries have finally returned to the levels of late-2009 which may provide some relief to employees whose income has been squeezed in recent years."

It comes after the latest poll carried out by the Institute of Directors indicated that the majority of the UK's business leaders remain confident that the economic situation in the country will improve in the coming months.

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Poor first impressions 'are hard to recover from'

It as very difficult for job candidates to recover from a poor first impressions, which illustrates just how important it is to prepare thoroughly for an interview, one expert has observed.

Denise Taylor, career psychologist at Amazing People, said that learning how to conduct yourself in an interview is a "fundamental life skill", but too often people fail to do themselves justice during this part of the recruitment process.

She advised people to find out typical questions and practice answering them, with one technique being to say the answers out loud and get some feedback from someone else.

They should be checking whether you spoke clearly and provided a specific example to back up your answer, she noted.

"Also, do your research - how much do you know about the company? Who are their competitors? How do you match the requirements of the job?" Ms Taylor advised.

As many recruiters will make an initial judgement based on the first few seconds, job hopefuls need to look alert and be smart, with clean nails, tidy hair and a conservative number of earrings or piercings, unless they know these are acceptable.

"Create a poor first impression and it is very hard to recover from," the expert added.

Her comments followed the recent publication of a study by learndirect, which revealed that a quarter of unemployed jobseekers do not know how to create a good impression in interviews.

Meanwhile, 42 per cent of employers claim the majority of interviewees fail to impress them due to this reason.

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Flexible working 'boosts ROI and productivity'

Both return on investment (ROI) and productivity can be boosted through allowing workers more flexibility in their roles, it has been claimed.

Dave Coplin, director of Envisioning, Microsoft UK, said that allowing people in sales jobs and other roles a degree of freedom in where and how they work can have a significant effect on a company's output.

"There are a number of benefits of flexible working for employers. Some of them are tangible, with some employers seeing an increase in return on investments. Also, they are getting more productivity from people," he noted.

The expert also pointed to a recent Microsoft study conducted in collaboration with the charity called Mind, which showed that flexibility can also boost wellbeing, so the workforce is happier as a result of working in this way."

It comes after the recent New World of Work survey commissioned by Microsoft found that nine out of ten UK firms have now adopted flexible working in some form, with 70 per cent of managers trusting their workers to be productive outside of the office.

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Jobseekers 'have many ways' to boost employment chances

People on the hunt for a new job have many options open to them when it comes to boosting their employment prospects, it has been noted.

Zena Everett, leading career coach and CV expert at Second Careers, said that any activity that develops people's skills and confidence is better than doing nothing.

She explained that volunteering, training for an intensive sporting endeavour, education or training courses all enhance a CV, as well as giving candidates sense of purpose and self-worth.

"School and community groups are always looking for people to lead or help with projects. These provide opportunities to learn new skills as well as expanding your network," the expert added.

The main thing is that people need to show that they have done something to spend the time constructively, such as boosting IT skills or even language training.

People who want to change the type of work that they do should also try unpaid work in that role to gain experience and see if they enjoy it, Ms Everett suggested.

Recently, Paul Emery, head of community and social organisation at Zurich, said that volunteering is an effective "pathway to work" for people who are currently unemployed or looking to change jobs, as it gives them an opportunity to work with different people and develop new skills.

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Employer satisfaction rates remains high

Employer satisfaction rates around the UK remain at a strong level, with nine out of ten clients satisfied with the service they had received from recruitment agencies, according to the latest Recruitment and Employment Confederation JobsOutlook.

This is a "positive endorsement" for the work of recruiters, especially against a backdrop of economic and regulatory upheaval, the REC noted.

"Although the key factor will always be the ability to find the right person for the job or assignment, recruiters have gone the extra mile in providing support to clients on AWR implementation and other external challenges," explained Tom Hadley, director of policy and professional services.

He observed that UK employers are currently demanding increasingly fast turnaround times, which makes flexible staffing arrangements more important than ever and provides a further opportunity for agencies to deliver.

As a result, recruiters are "making things happen" by reaching out to a more diverse pool of candidates and providing support and mentoring, Mr Hadley noted.

"A satisfaction rate of 90 per cent is something the industry can be proud of and can continue to build on," he added.

It comes after a recent survey by Reesmarx Europe found that 76 per cent of respondents prefer to use specialist recruitment agencies when seeking new staff.

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Recruitment agencies 'the best way to find new staff'

Utilising the services of a specialist recruitment agency remains the best way to seek out the perfect candidate for a job, according to one expert.

Glyn Rees, managing partner at Reesmarx Europe, made the comments to HR Magazine after a new report by his organisation found that 57 per cent of employers are searching for potential candidates on LinkedIn, prior to interviewing or hiring them.

Although this highlights that people need to keep a professional air on social networking sites that can be viewed by others, it also demonstrates how flawed social media is, particularly as a recruitment tool.

"Companies need to be very careful about how much trust they put in these sources. The reliability of social media is flawed because it is difficult to verify, and users are essentially free to write whatever they like on their profiles," he added.

Although some sites have value for networking and building contacts, they should not be relied upon while evaluating potential job candidates, Mr Rees advised.

The survey found that 76 per cent of respondents prefer to use specialist recruitment agencies when seeking new staff, compared to just five per cent who will use social media.

Mr Rees pointed out that finding a top quality candidate for any role is always a challenge, and there are currently many ways to promote vacancies and identify new talent.

"It's only by utilising all of the job hunting tools at your disposal and making sure that candidates are fully reference-checked that employers will be able to determine which candidates they should consider - and this is where specialist recruitment agencies come in," the expert noted.

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