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Motivate Yourself To Find A Job Published on 18/11/2008

In order to find yourself a job, you need to decide what it is you want to do. Are you looking for a job which is similar to your previous roles, or do you want to move up a level? Maybe you want to change industries or maybe your requirement is that it pays the bills. Either way it\'s important that you make a decision, since your perfect job will not just fall into your lap. You need to set...

Robots in Healthcare - What Can They Do For Us? Published on 18/11/2008

The population of the United Kingdom is getting older. This may sound obvious but by 2050 one in four people in the UK will be over the age of 65. The National Health Service will be hard pushed to cope with the increase in the amount of chronic illnesses. One way of dealing with this problem is through technology, namely Robots. Community care can go a long way to looking after those who...

House Prices Continue To Fall - A Light At The End Of The Tunnel? Published on 18/11/2008

House prices dropped another 2.2% in October this year, according to the Halifax, contributing to a 13.7% drop over the last 12 months. This means the average UK home now costs 168, 176 pounds, nearly 30k than exactly a year ago. House prices are now back to the level they were in October 2005, and conditions remain challenging because of economic conditions and the shortage of mortgages...

The Future of Printing, The End of Paper? Published on 18/11/2008

Consumers are becoming spoilt with the quality and quantity of high level electronic printers that are now available from the high-street stores. User-friendly software coupled with affordable advanced technologies is bringing professional printing directly to the customer. As a result the commercial printing sector is taking a significant hit. Individuals and institutions are better equipped...

How Much Is Your Endowment Policy Really Worth? Published on 18/11/2008

Endowment policies have received bad press in recent years, due to many people\'s policies not maturing at the value they may have been expecting. If you have an endowment policy but are unsure about how much it is actually worth, you may want to read on. What is an Endowment Policy? Endowment policies are usually used to pay off interest-only mortgages. There are two parts to the policy;...

All You Ever Wanted To Know About Tooth Whitening Published on 17/11/2008

Your teeth have three layers; the pulp, which contains the nerves and blood supply, the dentin is tissue which surrounds it, and this is covered in the hard outer layer, the enamel. There are two types of teeth stains; extrinsic stains on the enamel and intrinsic stains in the dentin, which shows through the slightly translucent enamel. Common causes of discolouration are red wine, coffee...

Graduates Facing Recession, But Graduate Recruitment Still Strong Published on 17/11/2008

Today\'s students have grown up in an era of economic prosperity, but how are they going to deal with an economic recession? With many losing their jobs, and firms cutting back on training and recruitment, it could be the worst time to graduate. The once buoyant graduate job market is starting to look a little bleaker, with the collapse and nationalisation of several banks this year. The...

Older Jobseekers - Update Your CV Published on 17/11/2008

As an older jobseeker, you may feel left out by the current job market. Whether you\'ve been made redundant, been out of work for some time or just fancy a career change, you should make sure that your CV is hitting the mark in a new climate. If young recruiters don\'t seem to respond to your CV, you may be the victim of age discrimination. Your CV could be responsible, making you look past it...

Are You Ready For Your Job Interview? Published on 16/11/2008

To succeed in a job interview you need to be ready, you need to be sharp, and you need to be on time! It can be a stressful business, and going to an unsuccessful job interview can be soul destroying. Even if your interview goes well, don\'t get too excited; propel that energy into preparing for your next even better interview! Here are a few more pieces of advise to help you prepare for...

Credit Crunch - Outsourcing for Finance & IT Sectors Published on 16/11/2008

The collapse of Northern Rock, HBOS and now Bradford and Bingley spells bad news for banking and IT sectors, but the credit crunch does present new opportunities for outsourcing, as experts predict outsourcing in the banking and IT sectors is to increase during these times of financial uncertainty. 41 per cent of financial services managers questioned in a survey conducted by the Management...