Posting jobs online is still one of the most effective strategies in a recruiter’s arsenal. How do you ensure that your job openings become the signal among the noise, and entice only qualified applicants to click “Apply Now”? Understand the difference between a job description and a job advertisement. Write …
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IT workers in the UK’s digital sector can expect to earn better wages than the rest of the economy, according to the latest government data. The Tech Nation 2016 report has revealed that the average salary within the digital sector has reached just under £50,000, which is 36 per cent …
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A strategic review of the legislative framework relating to contractors and freelancers is needed to ensure the government meets its long-term aim of simplifying the tax regime. The Association for Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) has applauded recommendations for a review of self-employment policies and an examination of …
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According to the Bright Blue report, titled Standing Alone?, more than three-quarters (80 per cent) of the UK’s self-employed are “overwhelmingly satisfied” with their jobs, compared to 74 per cent of full-time employees. However, the report also suggested that self-employed people are twice as likely to live in ‘low income’ …
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by Zach Pontz NASA has accomplished many things in outer space, but creating a work of art is not one of them. Well, that’s about to change. They are teaming up with Israeli artist Eyal Gever and American tech firm Made in Space to create the first work of art …
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by Ilana Strauss Photo: vvvita/Shutterstock Paths, roads and bridges are meant to take you somewhere, which makes it especially odd when a path leads … nowhere at all. Why do some bridges stop midway through the sky? Why do footpaths lead into the wilderness? We’ve brought together some of the …
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by Ilana Strauss Photo: Dara/Flickr There’s something so delightfully mysterious about an open door, leading to an unusual place you’ve never seen before. Perhaps, if you manage to walk through the right doorway, you’ll end up where you’ve always wanted to be. We brought together some open doors from around …
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