There are thousands of websites that offer CV templates and many of them are free. Some of the templates are quite good whilst others are simply very outdated or not written well. When using a template to write a CV you should always make sure that you check everything that is in there. Too many…

Recruitment agencies can be ideal for getting jobs within an office environment as many larger companies will only use recruitment agencies to source employees, either as full time staff or for temp work. The agencies usually have a range of companies on their books and can search through for something that would be appropriate for…

The advantages of being a supply teacher are great. The pay is often better than that of a permanent teaching position and the advantage of being able to manage and chose which days you work and how much work you do can be a massive plus point for many. Maybe you are a teacher looking…

Writing a CV can be a long process and you may feel unsure of exactly what you should include and in how much detail. There are many useful websites out there that will tell you what a CV should contain and show you examples of them. If you already have a CV then I would…

Recent Ofsted reports suggest that some supply teachers are not teaching adequately in the schools that they are placed in thus damaging children’s education. Ofsted have found that supply teachers within secondary schools are 4 times more likely to teach sub standard lessons than that of permanent members of staff. With many head teachers having…

If you are currently in the process of looking for a job then you may find it useful to register with a recruitment agency. There are many of these agencies about some online and others that have an office that you can go to. If you look on the internet you will find a list…

When writing a cover letter to send with an application or a CV you need to carefully consider what job you are applying for. Although often a CV can be sent out to many companies with only minor tweaking, a cover letter should be written on an individual basis. It should ideally only be one…

Today, graduates and career enthusiasts in the UK think teaching is one of the best and satisfying jobs one could ever have in the UK. Furthermore, the teaching profession is not just about standing for a few minutes with a chalk trying to impart knowledge into the brains of a young generation siting in a…

We all have ideas when we are little as to what we want to be when we grow up, some popular choices are Doctor, Vet, Astronaut or Dancer. As we grow older these ideas often change as we understand the reality of each job and what qualifications and training we need. Once you have a…

Some people will only consider taking a new job when more money is offered, but many people take pay cuts and there are several sensible reasons why. If you’re looking to change careers you may have to start from the bottom once more, and this is necessarily, and it can actually show employers just how…