Retail sector records sales increase for 3rd month in a row

Retailers have reported improved year on year sales for the third consecutive month, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

The body's latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey covered the first two weeks in November and found 49 per cent of retailers saw an increase in their volume of sales compared to a year ago, while only 16 per cent recorded a fall.

That means that the resulting balance of 33 per cent is the highest since June this year and above expectations which stood at 27 per cent.

Anna Leach, CBI head of economic analysis, said: "This month's survey is reason to be cheerful as we head into the festive period. Retailers across the board will be heartened by these encouraging results."

The increase in the number of sales jobs along with raising expectations means the future of the retail sector is more optimistic, she added.

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Older jobseekers given CV advice

Many more jobs are set to become available in the UK over the next three months as employers across all sectors look to recruit.

According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, 54 per cent of British firms have expansion plans, while only one per cent believe they will make redundancies over the next 12 months.

That is seen as good news for all jobseekers, not just those who have recently left education and are looking for employment.

The Daily Mirror has published a list of CV tips for people over the age of 50 who are looking for a new job.

Advice includes keeping the document to two pages by only listing relevant information such as work history and leaving out unnecessary personal data such as date of birth and marital status.

Older people were also told to target larger firms who often have age quotas to fill and recognise the value in a diverse workforce.

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MSBs and business schools can create jobs and drive the economy

Mid-sized businesses (MSBs) and specialist schools are compromising the growth of the British economy by not working together, an independent report has found.

The Business Schools Task Force study believes that a lot of progress has been made, but the companies can still do more.

With more than 10,000 MSBs in the UK, the report stated that business courses should be tailored to their needs and students should be advised to look for jobs with these firms.

Emma Wild, head of enterprise at the CBI, said: "This report is right to look at ways of improving collaboration between medium-sized businesses and business schools, which will be a valuable initiative to help these firms grow and create jobs."

She added that MSB growth could help to add £220 billion to the UK economy over the next seven years and strong leadership and access to top talent will help them fulfill their potential.

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Vince Cable launches Green Investment Bank

The government's business secretary Vince Cable has launched the UK Green Investment Bank and declared it officially open for business.

Around £3 billion of taxpayers' money has been used to fund the new financial venture and the coalition will mobilise additional private capital in order to allow the bank to make a significant contribution to the development of a thriving green economy in the UK.

Speaking at the new financial institution's base in Edinburgh, Dr Cable said that the Green Investment Bank had already made its first deal since it became operational, committing £8 million to a project in the north-east of England that aims to generate energy from waste.

He stated that although it had long been a key coalition pledge, the bank is now a reality.

"It will place the green economy at the heart of our recovery and position the UK in the forefront of the drive to develop clean energy, Dr Cable added.

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Work Programme 'transforming lives'

New figures have revealed that thousands of people are being encouraged to return to employment after being on benefits by the government's Work Programme.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions, more than half of the scheme's earliest participants have stopped receiving Jobseekers Allowance, while 19 per cent had spent at least six months in a row in work.

Mark Hoban, minister for employment, said: "The Work Programme is succeeding in getting people off benefits and into work. It's still early days but already thousands of lives are being transformed."

By the end of July this year, 31,000 people had remained in a job for several months.

Mr Hoban added that some providers had quickly come to terms with the new scheme, but stated that some are underperforming and it will not be tolerated, as getting the long-term unemployed back into work is the government's priority.

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Sainsbury's to create 10,000 new jobs

Sainsbury's has said that it plans on creating an extra 10,000 jobs over the next three years, due to an expansion of its impressively performing convenience store business.

During the first six months of 2012, the chain has already opened 49 smaller stores and believes that this growth will continue at a pace of one or two new stores a week until 2015.

The new vacancies will include customer service and sales jobs, as well as more executive positions, said Sainsbury's director of convenience Simon Twigger. 

"Work in our convenience business is particularly fast-paced and flexible, with great opportunities for progression. It's one of the best possible starts to a career in retail," he added.

This will be the latest expansion in the supermarket giant's workforce.

Last month, Sainsbury's announced that it would create 5,000 extra seasonal jobs, bringing the total number of temporary staff working at its premises over the festive period to 20,000.

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Apprenticeships 'need to be 12-months long'

It will take a person up to 12 months to learn the intricacies of a construction job and as such, apprenticeships should last for a year, a key government-commissioned report has found.

The Richard Review said the definition of what an apprenticeship actually is "has been stretched too far" in recent years, as there has been a rapid uptake of the positions with the government urging young people to consider them as an alternative to a university place.

Entrepreneur Doug Richard was asked by Vince Cable and Michael Gove to analyse the existing apprenticeship structure in England and following the publication, the coalition said it welcomed the report and will respond in due course.

In the review, Mr Richards asserts that those apprenticeships "measured in weeks or months", can still "fall short" of the required level of training that is needed in many cases.

He explained that even though knowledge can be learnt in a shorter period, it will take longer for the apprentice to become a skilled worker.

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Business confidence returns to service sector

Business confidence is increasing among the UK's services sector, according to a new industry survey.

The Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) quarterly report has found that more tertiary companies in the country are now more optimistic than they were three months ago.

Not only did firms report an increased amount of activity in this quarter, they believe that the next period will bring further gains.

More jobs could be created as businesses are also seeking to employ additional staff and invest in training for their existing workforces.

Anna Leach, CBI head of economic analysis, said: "There are encouraging signs here, particularly with employers increasing headcount and training expenditure at the fastest pace since November 2007 and investment plans for the year ahead a little better.

She added that although the results are a surprise, the rebounded confidence levels follow a recent pickup in conditions in many sectors.

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Vince Cable responds to Kay Review

Business secretary Vince Cable has responded to professor John Kay's independent Review of UK Equity Markets and outlined his support for the changes that will affect the country's financial sector in the coming months.

"Many of us feel that in the past, our public companies and investors have focused on short-term profit at the expense of long-term value," said Dr Cable.

He added that the behaviour of the banks in the build-up to the latest financial sector was the ultimate example of this and although the Kay Review is ambitious, investors are on board with it.

Ministers will now work with their EU counterparts to end quarterly reporting, seek to set up an investors' forum to engage with financial firms and endorse good practice statements from company directors.

The government are also keen to ascertain whether these changes would be best implemented via legislation or just regulation. 

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Half of British firms set to recruit in next 3 months

More sales jobs could soon be available across the UK, as a new survey has shown that over half of businesses in the UK plan on increasing their permanent workforce in the next three months.

The figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found that 54 per cent of British firms have expansion plans, while only one per cent believe they will make redundancies over the next 12 months.

REC's director of research Roger Tweedy believes that confidence is steadily strengthening in the UK commercial sector with every passing day.

"With official employment figures continuing to grow and the UK exiting the double dip recession there are fewer dark clouds on the horizon and many employers feel they can confidently plan for the future," he explained.

The report was compiled by questioning 600 companies across the UK about their recruitment intentions over the next year and a half.

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Part-time workers 'still not receiving equal pay'

Part-time workers earn more than a third less than their full-time counterparts, according to one of the UK's biggest unions.

Ahead of the publication of the Office for National Statistics payroll data, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) said the 36 per cent pay gap between the two types of roles is the "main barrier" preventing standardising salaries among gender and abolishing in-work poverty.

The TUC stated the disparity between part-time and full-time pay has hardly changed in the past 30 years.

General secretary designate of the group Frances O'Grady said: "No healthy modern economy should have an enduring gender pay gap and growing in-work poverty."

She added that unfortunately common sense solutions such as senior level job shares and flexible working are not widespread in the private sector and are becoming increasingly rare in the public sector.

Recent research from the Resolution Foundation revealed that the UK has the third highest proportions of female part-time workers in the OECD.

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Growth 'will bring new jobs'

When the UK sees economic growth, it may see more wide-scale graduate recruitment, according to one industry expert.

John Bell, policy editor of ESF-Works, said that the employment situation in the UK is cyclical.

"The industries of the future are likely to be the sorts of things which will contribute to long-term prosperity, so the growth agenda has to go on top of that," he said.

Mr Bell explained that for this to happen there needs to be some level of infrastructural investment.

He said that the UK is good at producing graduates who are innovative and creative, so industry needs to be as proactive as the candidates and the government to attract them.

Earlier this week, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills created a £150 million fund for firms in the UK to access training schemes that will allow them to grow, with skills minister Matthew Hancock stating that it was a "unique opportunity" for businesses to secure their future.

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Businesses challenged to find jobs for young people

More young people could find that they have an increased chance of seeking job opportunities in sales and other mainstream roles thanks to a new government scheme.

Employment minister Mark Hoban has launched the Youth Contract: Works for Me campaign and challenged businesses to help get more young people into work.

Throughout the next two weeks, the scheme will be advertised on radio and in print, as officials aim to raise awareness of the benefits of taking part.

Businesses which employ a young person in conjunction with the programme may get a payment of up to £2,275.

Mr Hoban said: "With extra work experience places and wage incentives we're giving young people the skills they need to find work and cutting costs for business to employ them."

He added businesses of all shapes and sizes should give a young person a chance to showcase what they are capable of. 

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Online sales to peak on 1st Monday of December

The first Monday of next month has been earmarked as the day when consumers and  businesses will spend the most money this year on online purchases.

According to Visa Europe, on December 3rd people are expected to spend at least £320 million on Visa cards alone.

The credit card company believes that 6.8 million purchases will be made on what is being dubbed Mega Monday – more than a fifth higher than on the same date last year.

Most people will receive their final paycheck before Christmas on November 30th and will rush to online retailers sooner rather than later to ensure they get their presents sorted while there is still plenty of money in their accounts. 

Experian expects that the day will see more than 100 million visits to UK retailers' sites, surpassing last year's record of 96.2 million hits on Boxing Day.

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Businesses challenged to find jobs for young people

More young people could find that they have an increased chance of seeking job opportunities in sales and other mainstream roles thanks to a new government scheme.

Employment minister Mark Hoban has launched the Youth Contract: Works for Me campaign and challenged businesses to help get more young people into work.

Throughout the next two weeks, the scheme will be advertised on radio and in print, as officials aim to raise awareness of the benefits of taking part.

Businesses which employ a young person in conjunction with the programme may get a payment of up to £2,275.

Mr Hoban said: "With extra work experience places and wage incentives we're giving young people the skills they need to find work and cutting costs for business to employ them."

He added businesses of all shapes and sizes should give a young person a chance to showcase what they are capable of. 

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DCLG to help retailers in city centres

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has said that empty shops across the high streets of the UK are a "wasted economic opportunity" that are blighting the country's recovery and spoiling town centres.

However, more retail sales jobs could be imminent, as a spokesperson for the DCLG has stated that the government is keen to remedy the situation.

They said that the coalition is taking steps that would mean the amount of "damaging red tape" that is keeping many properties boarded up will be reduced.

"The best thing government can do to help businesses is to provide them with a stable economic environment," the spokesperson added.

A report from the British Retail Consortium found that last month, the town centre shop vacancy rate across the UK increased by 11.3 per cent, prompting the organisation's director-general Stephen Robertson to say that "alarm bells should be ringing".

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Jobseeking 'should be approached with a positive mentality'

People looking for employment should view their current job as finding a job.

This is the opinion of ESF-Works' policy editor John Bell, who told jobseekers to keep going, as there are positions available if people persist in looking.

"If one thing doesn't work, try something else. People will find it easy to get another job once they're in one," he commented.

The expert noted that even people with really strong CVs need to approach jobhunting with a positive mental attitude and should show the level of self motivation that an eventual employer would expect.

A recent report by the Evening Standard found that university graduates have taken to advertising themselves in the streets and handing out CVs like flyers.

However, Mr Bell said there are some signs that the British economy is picking up and with unemployment falling slightly, people will be able to find work - especially if they are willing to take jobs that pay slightly less.

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Big data will demand specific skills

Both Apache Hadoop and MapReduce are currently the tools of choice when it comes to big data.

This is the opinion of Joe McKendrick, an independent analyst who is affiliated with Unisphere Research/Information Today, who believes that companies will be looking for people with skills in these areas in the future as well.

"It's open source and therefore can be used free and clear in any and all situations without user licensing issues," he explained.

These two systems will work from the "back end of things",  turning big data into a manageable file system that can then be used in most applications.

Mr McKendrick added that those working in commercial jobs at the "front end" will see a growing effort to promote data virtualisation, telling businesses to think of big data as an internal cloud within their organisation that any type of device can access and use to their advantage.

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TRS expansion helps potential candidates

Budding engineers and those interested in engineer sales positions can now sign up to a new scheme that highlights them to some of the UK's biggest and most innovative companies.

Business secretary Vince Cable made the announcement of the industry-led idea ahead of his keynote speech to the Confederation of British Industry, where he said that it is vital that the skills system in the UK is providing firms with the level of candidates that they require.

Chair of the Skills and Jobs retention group Allan Cook, the chairman of Atkins and Finmeccanica UK, said that the extension of the Talent Retention Solution (TRS) had delighted him and was a bonus for everyone across all engineering sectors.

"The ease of use and lack of red tape has an immediate benefit for small and medium firms, helping them to connect with the talent graduating from our world leading universities," he added.

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Government aims to get more disabled people into mainstream jobs

The government is aiming to make it easier for people with disabilities to find employment in the future.

Officials believe there is no reason why the disabled are unable to perform mainstream roles such as sales jobs and, as a result have launched the Access to Work scheme.

This provides the support for small businesses which need to buy specialised equipment to accommodate the potential new staff.

"Work is more than a job - it's one of the best ways to increase independence, life fulfilment, social engagement and is central to someone's identity," said minister for disabled people Esther McVey.

The disability employment rate has increased over the past few years, but Ms McVey believes that more needs to be done.

Under the new scheme, businesses with up to 49 employees no longer need to make contributions towards the extra costs faced by disabled people in work, which could lead to savings of up to £2,300 per staff member who uses the fund.

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Vince Cable: Skills system needs to be right

Vince Cable has told the Confederation of British Industry conference that it is important for the future viability of the country's economy that the skills level of potential job candidates is meeting the expectations of employers.

The business secretary said yesterday (November 19th) that "getting the skills system right" was crucial to the government's new strategy and in order to have the right level of graduate in 2020 or 2030 the country needs to start acting right now.

He explained that the government must work alongside business to ensure that the objectives are met, stating that in the past, too much damage has been caused by politicians failing to recognise the input of the corporate experts.

"The ultimate aim is to nurture a thriving innovation ecosystem which attracts the most talented people to careers in engineering and science," said Dr Cable.

He hinted that work will begin within the next few months.

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Skills minister announces new business growth fund

The number of sales jobs available in the UK could be set to soar after the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills created a £150 million pot for firms in the UK to access training schemes that will allow them to grow.

Skills minister Matthew Hancock announced the new budget today (November 20th) and said the fund was the second round of the Employer Ownership Pilot, which has already provided £70 million to help businesses extend skills to local suppliers and take on more female apprentices. 

"We need as a nation to deliver the skills employers need. This is a unique opportunity for companies across all industries to secure their futures by addressing their skills needs now," stated the minister.

As well as specialised sales roles, more new media jobs could be created, as Mr Hancock also said that he was delighted to reveal the initial collaboration between Channel 4, the BBC and Creative Skillset to create internships and apprenticeships in production and technology had been successful.

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CBI: Schools need to change

It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to attract the kind of job candidate they need and as a result the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling for a shake-up of the current education system.

In a new report, the CBI has said that the current school system fosters a cult of average and fails to stretch those who have the potential to offer the most to employers.

"Businesses have traditionally focused on education at 14 plus, but it's clear we need to tackle problems earlier, instead of applying a sticking plaster later on," said John Cridland, director-general of the body.

The CBI believes that raising educational attainment levels in the UK so they are the best in Europe could boost gross domestic product by more than £8 trillion over the lifetime of a child born today.

Mr Cridland added that qualifications are important, but self discipline and the ability to serve customers well is what employers need.

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Showrooming 'is changing the retail environment'

The popularity and prevalence of smartphones is beginning to have an effect on the retail environment in the UK.

According to new research from Aprimo, one in five consumers is now 'showrooming' - a term used to describe the practice of visiting retail stores to try products and then using their handsets to find the best price online.

Sales executives may need to change the way they approach their jobs because the report found that of those customers who do showroom, one-third will end up buying the product elsewhere and 96 per cent state they will continue to use the practice.

"This research confirms what many in the retail industry have suspected: Showrooming is here to stay," said Sucharita Mulpuru, vice president and principal analyst for Forrester Research, who helped develop the survey questions and analyse results.

He added that personal service and loyalty programmes need to be adopted by retailers.

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CBI: Schools need to change

It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to attract the kind of job candidate they need and as a result the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling for a shake-up of the current education system.

In a new report, the CBI has said that the current school system fosters a cult of average and fails to stretch those who have the potential to offer the most to employers.

"Businesses have traditionally focused on education at 14 plus, but it's clear we need to tackle problems earlier, instead of applying a sticking plaster later on," said John Cridland, director-general of the body.

The CBI believes that raising educational attainment levels in the UK so they are the best in Europe could boost gross domestic product by more than £8 trillion over the lifetime of a child born today.

Mr Cridland added that qualifications are important, but self discipline and the ability to serve customers well is what employers need.

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CGS launches packaging industry first

CGS Publishing Technologies has launched its latest packaging solution in the UK.

The ORIS flex Pack comes complete with web contract proofing and has been developed as a highly cost-effective, on demand and responsive alternative to existing legacy systems.

Heiner Mueller, key account director for Europe at CGS, said: "There is a clear need to standardise colour management in the packaging proofing sector to maintain competitiveness and ensure consistency between proofs and output product."

He added that the solution will also allow both halftone and contone packaging proofing to have a completely bundled option that is capable of mock up production – something that he believes to be an industry first. 

According to a recent report published by PCI Films, the market for flexible packaging grew by 5.1 per cent in 2011 to reach a value of £9.3 billion.

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Foreign study could improve CV

More UK students are looking to make their CVs stand out from the crowd by choosing to work or study for a year in Europe, according to new research from the British Council.

The number of young people taking part in the Erasmus programme is higher than ever before and increased by 6.5 per cent in the last academic year.

David Hibler, Erasmus programme manager for the British Council, said: "This is a fantastic achievement for the programme, for higher education institutions and UK students."

He explained that employers in the UK are increasingly valuing candidates with the sort of skills that a year abroad can give.

Mr Hibler stated that it was disappointing to see that take-up of the programme remains heavily weighted towards language students because a much wider range of potential job-seekers could benefit from the experience.

Recent research by Bullhorn found that employers found it annoying when people without enough relevant experience applied for jobs and could ignore future applications.

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Millions of Britons 'could fall into financial advice gap'

Up to 5.5 million people could fall into a financial advice gap created by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) unless workers in the industry do something about it, Deloitte has warned.

The RDR comes into effect on December 31st and will require financial advisers to clearly explain to customers how much the information they receive will cost and how it will be paid for.

However, a survey carried out by the firm found that millions of Britons may stop seeking advice because they are reluctant to pay the charges.

The government has argued that the shake-up will make the industry more transparent for consumers, but Deloitte warns that many people will be surprised and so a third of UK adults could try to do their own financial planning.

Lead RDR partner for Deloitte Andrew Power said people in financial sales jobs will need to take action if they are to avoid this.

"The challenge and opportunity for banks, insurers and fund managers is to bridge this gap by developing business models that allow them to deal directly with customers and by offering streamlined, lower-cost advice," he added.

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Candidates 'may need to consider short-term roles'

Candidates on the lookout for jobs may need to think about going for short-term positions if no permanent roles are available to them in the firms they wish to work for.

Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer as well as a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, pointed out that the current economic climate means employers may be reluctant to agree to permanent contracts at present because they are unsure of their prospects.

"A lot of the time they will actually have people on a short-term basis with a view to potentially going permanent once they actually know what the future holds for them," she explained.

Consequently, people could take on part-time sales jobs, demonstrate their value as an employee and then find themselves benefiting from a longer contract.

In order to ensure that contract is forthcoming, candidates may wish to follow the recent advice of business-to-business sales expert Jill Konrath and emulate the practices of a senior member of staff.

She also urged new starters to ask for advice wherever possible, as it is better to do this than make mistakes.

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Candidates 'may need to consider short-term roles'

Candidates on the lookout for jobs may need to think about going for short-term positions if no permanent roles are available to them in the firms they wish to work for.

Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer as well as a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, pointed out that the current economic climate means employers may be reluctant to agree to permanent contracts at present because they are unsure of their prospects.

"A lot of the time they will actually have people on a short-term basis with a view to potentially going permanent once they actually know what the future holds for them," she explained.

Consequently, people could take on part-time sales jobs, demonstrate their value as an employee and then find themselves benefiting from a longer contract.

In order to ensure that contract is forthcoming, candidates may wish to follow the recent advice of business-to-business sales expert Jill Konrath and emulate the practices of a senior member of staff.

She also urged new starters to ask for advice wherever possible, as it is better to do this than make mistakes.

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Candidates 'may need to consider short-term roles'

Candidates on the lookout for jobs may need to think about going for short-term positions if no permanent roles are available to them in the firms they wish to work for.

Tara Daynes, a HR consultant and trainer as well as a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, pointed out that the current economic climate means employers may be reluctant to agree to permanent contracts at present because they are unsure of their prospects.

"A lot of the time they will actually have people on a short-term basis with a view to potentially going permanent once they actually know what the future holds for them," she explained.

Consequently, people could take on part-time sales jobs, demonstrate their value as an employee and then find themselves benefiting from a longer contract.

In order to ensure that contract is forthcoming, candidates may wish to follow the recent advice of business-to-business sales expert Jill Konrath and emulate the practices of a senior member of staff.

She also urged new starters to ask for advice wherever possible, as it is better to do this than make mistakes.

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Survey shows commuting times differ in Britain

A new survey has shown the different amounts of time that people spend travelling to and from work in Britain.

The poll, carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as part of Work Wise UK's Commute Smart week, found that the average person spends 52.8 minutes per day in a car or on public transport getting to their jobs.

This amounts to five weeks a year and could encourage people contacting sales recruitment agencies to seek positions close to home.

Londoners have the longest commute at 75 minutes a day, while Welsh workers benefit from the shortest at 41.4 minutes.

A survey by Goodman earlier in 2012 found that one in ten respondents is planning to relocate because they want to be closer to work, HR magazine reported.

Work Wise UK chief executive Phil Flaxton suggested that more flexible working should be introduced to stop people having to spend so much time on the roads and railways.

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Microsoft boss suggests more new products could be imminent

More new products could be on the way from Microsoft after chief executive Steve Ballmer dropped a number of hints that it is developing additional technology to support its current range of offerings.

Last month, he told BBC news the company is "obviously" aiming to "do more hardware", but further plans were outlined this week at a trade event in California.

According to Reuters, Microsoft is keen to become a provider of cloud-based services as well as more traditional products.

"It is absolutely clear that there is an innovation opportunity on the scene between hardware and software and that is a scene that must not go unexploited at all by Microsoft," Mr Ballmer commented.

Speculation is now rife that the company's next tablet could be released as early as January 2013.

The first, called Surface, hit shops in late October and Mr Ballmer told Le Parisien it has been selling "modestly" across Europe.

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Survey shows commuting times differ in Britain

A new survey has shown the different amounts of time that people spend travelling to and from work in Britain.

The poll, carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as part of Work Wise UK's Commute Smart week, found that the average person spends 52.8 minutes per day in a car or on public transport getting to their jobs.

This amounts to five weeks a year and could encourage people contacting sales recruitment agencies to seek positions close to home.

Londoners have the longest commute at 75 minutes a day, while Welsh workers benefit from the shortest at 41.4 minutes.

A survey by Goodman earlier in 2012 found that one in ten respondents is planning to relocate because they want to be closer to work, HR magazine reported.

Work Wise UK chief executive Phil Flaxton suggested that more flexible working should be introduced to stop people having to spend so much time on the roads and railways.

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Call centres 'should combine mobile with traditional customer service'

Technology may be moving increasingly towards everything being mobile, but organisations with call centres should not abandon traditional customer service methods completely.

This is the opinion of Paul White from software provider MPL Systems, writing for Call Centre Focus, who argued that firms need an approach that complements their existing engagement channels.

He pointed out that people are still likely to want to speak to real operators when they have a big problem or want to process a valuable transaction.

"For successful apps-based mobile self-service to succeed, organisations are going to have find ways to combine both approaches - effectively creating a hybrid offering for their customers," Mr White commented.

This is something those looking to go into sales recruitment will increasingly have to get used to, as the Mobile Operators Association recently said more than half of Britain's mobile phones are now smart devices.

Furthermore, 52 per cent of firms with call centres have now removed their desk phones completely in favour of other technologies, a poll by Jabra published in Call Centre Helper reported.

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ONS figures show unemployment has reduced dramatically

There was a boost for people considering a change of career today (November 14th) after new figures from the Office for National Statistics showed unemployment has fallen.

In the three months to September 2012, the jobless total fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million, the biggest decrease in more than a year.

Almost all of this was attributed to more young people managing to find jobs.

It means the number of people in work in total has reached just fewer than 30 million, while the unemployment rate is 110,000 lower than in July to September 2011.

This comes after the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and consultancy KPMG revealed last week that both permanent and temporary job placements had increased in October.

Governor of the Bank of England Sir Mervyn King told BBC News: "The road to recovery will be long and winding, but there are good reasons to suggest we are travelling in the right direction."

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Careers expert offers tips to quell interview nerves

Jobseekers who find they get nervous in interviews have been offered some tips on how to feel more confident by a careers expert.

Author of Top Answers to Tough Questions John Lees told the Metro the best way to beat any jitters is to ensure plenty of preparation is carried out beforehand, starting with practising small talk.

He explained that interviewers need to be able to see a person is easy to get on with and enthusiastic - especially when it comes to sales recruitment - although this should not be seen as a chance to dominate the conversation.

Mr Lees also suggested planning and rehearsing answers to questions that are likely to come up, including thinking of anecdotes that allow skills and experience to be demonstrated.

"Proper preparation helps kill nerves because you won’t have to worry about whether your answers are credible. You can then focus on listening, thinking ahead and keeping eye contact," the expert commented.

David Jensen, the founder of CareerTrax and managing director of Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search, recently underlined the importance of attention to detail and good judgement on a CV, which could mean the difference between getting an interview and missing out in the first place.

For some of the best CV advice and tips visit the career tools section of www.aaronwallis.co.uk. Stacked with hints, tips and advice the Aaron Wallis career tools section is the right solution for you.

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Careers expert offers tips to quell interview nerves

Jobseekers who find they get nervous in interviews have been offered some tips on how to feel more confident by a careers expert.

Author of Top Answers to Tough Questions John Lees told the Metro the best way to beat any jitters is to ensure plenty of preparation is carried out beforehand, starting with practising small talk.

He explained that interviewers need to be able to see a person is easy to get on with and enthusiastic - especially when it comes to sales recruitment - although this should not be seen as a chance to dominate the conversation.

Mr Lees also suggested planning and rehearsing answers to questions that are likely to come up, including thinking of anecdotes that allow skills and experience to be demonstrated.

"Proper preparation helps kill nerves because you won’t have to worry about whether your answers are credible. You can then focus on listening, thinking ahead and keeping eye contact," the expert commented.

David Jensen, the founder of CareerTrax and managing director of Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search, recently underlined the importance of attention to detail and good judgement on a CV, which could mean the difference between getting an interview and missing out in the first place.

For some of the best CV advice and tips visit the career tools section of www.aaronwallis.co.uk. Stacked with hints, tips and advice the Aaron Wallis career tools section is the right solution for you.

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Careers expert offers tips to quell interview nerves

Jobseekers who find they get nervous in interviews have been offered some tips on how to feel more confident by a careers expert.

Author of Top Answers to Tough Questions John Lees told the Metro the best way to beat any jitters is to ensure plenty of preparation is carried out beforehand, starting with practising small talk.

He explained that interviewers need to be able to see a person is easy to get on with and enthusiastic - especially when it comes to sales recruitment - although this should not be seen as a chance to dominate the conversation.

Mr Lees also suggested planning and rehearsing answers to questions that are likely to come up, including thinking of anecdotes that allow skills and experience to be demonstrated.

"Proper preparation helps kill nerves because you won’t have to worry about whether your answers are credible. You can then focus on listening, thinking ahead and keeping eye contact," the expert commented.

David Jensen, the founder of CareerTrax and managing director of Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search, recently underlined the importance of attention to detail and good judgement on a CV, which could mean the difference between getting an interview and missing out in the first place.

For some of the best CV advice and tips visit the career tools section of www.aaronwallis.co.uk. Stacked with hints, tips and advice the Aaron Wallis career tools section is the right solution for you.

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Recycling of aluminium packaging jumps in Europe

There has been a rise in the amount of aluminium foil trays and semi-rigid containers being recycled across Europe, according to a new study.

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) discovered that more than 50 per cent of this kind of packaging is now being used again, up from 45 per cent in 2008, Packaging Europe reports.

Aluminium can be recycled over and over again, which saves as much as 95 per cent of the energy that would be needed to construct new containers made from the material.

EAFA spokesperson Khosrow Tahmasebi said the findings demonstrate a commitment from both the packaging industry and consumers to use fewer resources and increase sustainability.

"Our primary objective continues to be to increase recycling rates further and in so doing making Europe a more sustainable community," he added.

The Confederation of European Paper Industries and the International Confederation of Paper and Board Converters in Europe announced last year that mineral oil hydrocarbons are to be removed from recycled paper packaging continent-wide in order to make the industry greener.

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Source: The Sales Engineer News

Careers expert offers tips to quell interview nerves

Jobseekers who find they get nervous in interviews have been offered some tips on how to feel more confident by a careers expert.

Author of Top Answers to Tough Questions John Lees told the Metro the best way to beat any jitters is to ensure plenty of preparation is carried out beforehand, starting with practising small talk.

He explained that interviewers need to be able to see a person is easy to get on with and enthusiastic - especially when it comes to sales recruitment - although this should not be seen as a chance to dominate the conversation.

Mr Lees also suggested planning and rehearsing answers to questions that are likely to come up, including thinking of anecdotes that allow skills and experience to be demonstrated.

"Proper preparation helps kill nerves because you won’t have to worry about whether your answers are credible. You can then focus on listening, thinking ahead and keeping eye contact," the expert commented.

David Jensen, the founder of CareerTrax and managing director of Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search, recently underlined the importance of attention to detail and good judgement on a CV, which could mean the difference between getting an interview and missing out in the first place.

For some of the best CV advice and tips visit the career tools section of www.aaronwallis.co.uk. Stacked with hints, tips and advice the Aaron Wallis career tools section is the right solution for you.

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Engineering firms struggling to fill jobs, poll finds

A new poll has suggested that people looking for jobs in the engineering industry may not be putting themselves forward enough.

The research was carried out by the Engineering Employers' Federation and found that three-quarters of firms are struggling to find staff with adequate skills, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Nearly half said this is the biggest concern they are facing at present, while others also reported not receiving many applicants for each position advertised.

Although six in ten of the companies polled said they intend to increase the amount they spend on training over the next two years, many are being forced to plug skills gaps with foreign staff.

EEF head of employment Tim Thomas said the government needs to put business owners "in the driving seat" more by allowing them to decide how to train apprentices and where to route public funding.

The Royal Academy of Engineering recently welcomed the coalition's decision to rework an engineering diploma, with the new courses expected the start in 2014, BBC News reported.

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Engineering firms struggling to fill jobs, poll finds

A new poll has suggested that people looking for jobs in the engineering industry may not be putting themselves forward enough.

The research was carried out by the Engineering Employers' Federation and found that three-quarters of firms are struggling to find staff with adequate skills, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Nearly half said this is the biggest concern they are facing at present, while others also reported not receiving many applicants for each position advertised.

Although six in ten of the companies polled said they intend to increase the amount they spend on training over the next two years, many are being forced to plug skills gaps with foreign staff.

EEF head of employment Tim Thomas said the government needs to put business owners "in the driving seat" more by allowing them to decide how to train apprentices and where to route public funding.

The Royal Academy of Engineering recently welcomed the coalition's decision to rework an engineering diploma, with the new courses expected the start in 2014, BBC News reported.

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Millions of Britons could be eager to find new jobs

A new poll about employee engagement has suggested that millions of Britons could be thinking of contacting sales recruitment agencies and similar organisations because they are unhappy in their jobs.

Engagement consultancy Kenexa published a report that claimed 20 million people are not fully engaged at work, which is costing up to £26 billion a year in lost productivity.

As a result, more than 20 chief executives from firms including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and BAE Systems have written an open letter that will be presented at a business summit today (November 12th) to urge companies to think more carefully about how they manage motivation.

Only a third of respondents to the poll said they are actively engaged and two-thirds think they have much more to offer.

"We invite UK plc to join this movement for better engagement at work, so we all raise our game to meet the challenges ahead," the letter said.

With the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's new jobs forecast suggesting that the number of people in work is set to grow this month and next, many Britons could already  be thinking of moving on to a new company.

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Millions of Britons could be eager to find new jobs

A new poll about employee engagement has suggested that millions of Britons could be thinking of contacting sales recruitment agencies and similar organisations because they are unhappy in their jobs.

Engagement consultancy Kenexa published a report that claimed 20 million people are not fully engaged at work, which is costing up to £26 billion a year in lost productivity.

As a result, more than 20 chief executives from firms including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and BAE Systems have written an open letter that will be presented at a business summit today (November 12th) to urge companies to think more carefully about how they manage motivation.

Only a third of respondents to the poll said they are actively engaged and two-thirds think they have much more to offer.

"We invite UK plc to join this movement for better engagement at work, so we all raise our game to meet the challenges ahead," the letter said.

With the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's new jobs forecast suggesting that the number of people in work is set to grow this month and next, many Britons could already  be thinking of moving on to a new company.

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Millions of Britons could be eager to find new jobs

A new poll about employee engagement has suggested that millions of Britons could be thinking of contacting sales recruitment agencies and similar organisations because they are unhappy in their jobs.

Engagement consultancy Kenexa published a report that claimed 20 million people are not fully engaged at work, which is costing up to £26 billion a year in lost productivity.

As a result, more than 20 chief executives from firms including Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and BAE Systems have written an open letter that will be presented at a business summit today (November 12th) to urge companies to think more carefully about how they manage motivation.

Only a third of respondents to the poll said they are actively engaged and two-thirds think they have much more to offer.

"We invite UK plc to join this movement for better engagement at work, so we all raise our game to meet the challenges ahead," the letter said.

With the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's new jobs forecast suggesting that the number of people in work is set to grow this month and next, many Britons could already  be thinking of moving on to a new company.

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Job placements boosted by recession's end

The number of job placements made in the UK last month increased, according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and consultancy KPMG.

Permanent and temporary hirings rose to a value of 54.5, where 50 indicates growth.

The number of full-time staff being taken on hit its highest level since May 2011, which is sure to provide a boost for jobseekers approaching sales recruitment agencies in the coming weeks.

This change was attributed to employers gaining confidence about their economic future as the longest double-dip recession since the 1950s came to an end.

"Employers are confident about their own businesses and, as they deal with increasing demand, are driving the momentum for more people finding work," said REC chief executive Kevin Green.

It came after the latest Reed Job Index found that the number of fresh job listings posted across the country in October was up four per cent when compared to September.

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Job placements boosted by recession's end

The number of job placements made in the UK last month increased, according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and consultancy KPMG.

Permanent and temporary hirings rose to a value of 54.5, where 50 indicates growth.

The number of full-time staff being taken on hit its highest level since May 2011, which is sure to provide a boost for jobseekers approaching sales recruitment agencies in the coming weeks.

This change was attributed to employers gaining confidence about their economic future as the longest double-dip recession since the 1950s came to an end.

"Employers are confident about their own businesses and, as they deal with increasing demand, are driving the momentum for more people finding work," said REC chief executive Kevin Green.

It came after the latest Reed Job Index found that the number of fresh job listings posted across the country in October was up four per cent when compared to September.

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Job placements boosted by recession's end

The number of job placements made in the UK last month increased, according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and consultancy KPMG.

Permanent and temporary hirings rose to a value of 54.5, where 50 indicates growth.

The number of full-time staff being taken on hit its highest level since May 2011, which is sure to provide a boost for jobseekers approaching sales recruitment agencies in the coming weeks.

This change was attributed to employers gaining confidence about their economic future as the longest double-dip recession since the 1950s came to an end.

"Employers are confident about their own businesses and, as they deal with increasing demand, are driving the momentum for more people finding work," said REC chief executive Kevin Green.

It came after the latest Reed Job Index found that the number of fresh job listings posted across the country in October was up four per cent when compared to September.

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Number of car sales increased last month, figures show

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have shown there was a big increase in car sales last month.

A total of 121,252 cars and commercial vehicles were registered during October, 12 per cent more than was the case in the same month in 2011.

It prompted forecasts for vehicle-buying for the year as a whole to jump by two million, news that is sure to give a boost to those looking for sales jobs in the motor industry.

So far this year Britain's car market has increased by five per cent, with private buyers accounting for most of the rise and registrations of new vehicles by fleet customers also going up slightly.

Economist with IHS Global Insight Howard Archer told the Financial Times: "The strength of private car sales in October gives a lift to hopes that consumers are becoming a bit more prepared - and able - to spend."

The figures prompted PricewaterhouseCoopers automotive partner Phil Harrold to predict a "renaissance" for the automotive industry for at least five years, Tyre Press reports.

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