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11
 Sticky: What are your top tips for writing a killer CV? by shadowdweller by Stagename123 3 weeks ago 14 Apr 18:28 Replies: 11 Views: 1,690
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 Sticky: What are your top tips for acing an interview? by shadowdweller by tinygirl96 20-10-2020 20 Oct 2020 19:36 Replies: 4 Views: 1,530
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 Sticky: Careers and Jobs is Recruiting! by shadowdweller by 04MR17 30-08-2019 30 Aug 2019 17:50 Replies: 1 Views: 1,410
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 Timewasting Employers- Why if my CV implies my race & you do not want this? (Pgs: 1 2) by Amanda MoJohnson by Steve H 6 hours ago 09 May 20:24 Replies: 29 Views: 390
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 Part Time vs Full Time role for Summer Job? - JD Sports by EconHopeful by threeportdrift 13 hours ago 09 May 13:38 Replies: 3 Views: 60
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 Interview follow up call? by asterisk_j3 by asterisk_j3 14 hours ago 09 May 12:40 Replies: 2 Views: 80
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 Interview by hollie1928 by BigShaq6969 1 day ago 08 May 18:45 Replies: 9 Views: 30
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 tutoring business!!!!! by shredies by shredies 2 days ago 07 May 20:37 Replies: 2 Views: 20
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 Any advice for finding the right career ?!? by username5718536 by Saimon1232 2 days ago 07 May 14:33 Replies: 12 Views: 140
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 Cover letters by Yazomi by Yazomi 2 days ago 07 May 8:03 Replies: 2 Views: 10
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 New recruitment platform for students by miss_amy_jones by StriderHort 2 days ago 07 May 7:11 Replies: 1 Views: 10
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 Can a work coach from job centre be used as a reference for employer? by Terminator01 by SlaveofAll 3 days ago 07 May 2:17 Replies: 1 Views: 20
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 Should I go for a 2nd interview if I've "secured" a job. by arjanvirdi by arjanvirdi 3 days ago 06 May 15:03 Replies: 0 Views: 1
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 The worst thing about job applications is having to provide references. by issawrap by threeportdrift 4 days ago 05 May 20:16 Replies: 3 Views: 50
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 job references by emilydaisy_ by amber0321 4 days ago 05 May 17:21 Replies: 3 Views: 30
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 Work Coach DWP Role by OLIRRY82 by Lorraine12 4 days ago 05 May 15:50 Replies: 6 Views: 370
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 Jet2 Interview Process (Pgs: 1 2 3 4) by Joshkav by googsy 4 days ago 05 May 9:55 Replies: 71 Views: 9,340
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 How do I explain a poor classification in master's degree? by throwaway456444 by threeportdrift 5 days ago 04 May 22:47 Replies: 2 Views: 60
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 Do you think I can get a job - help me please :) by #anonymous_user by #anonymous_user 5 days ago 04 May 18:36 Replies: 6 Views: 60
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 JP Morgan Work Experience 2021 (Pgs: 1 2 3) by zoe2404 by ANON_122 6 days ago 03 May 17:54 Replies: 59 Views: 2,760
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 Getting a job with no experience (Pgs: 1 2) by stephsmhb by miss_amy_jones 6 days ago 03 May 15:23 Replies: 32 Views: 570
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 NHS job says still pending.. shall I take it as a no? by Missjgyp by Surnia 6 days ago 03 May 14:28 Replies: 5 Views: 1,330
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 Trainee dental nurse interview (Pgs: 1 2 3) by sarahlousie by Hdeinso 6 days ago 03 May 12:44 Replies: 50 Views: 111,798
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 "Why Do I Want To Leave My Current Job?" Landmine Question Answers Please! by Scienceisgood by threeportdrift 6 days ago 03 May 8:45 Replies: 3 Views: 60
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 Probation Process - PQIP assessment by beefyc1 by Bashy79 1 week ago 02 May 22:23 Replies: 17 Views: 5,150
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 Pre Enployment Background check -mistake on GCSE grade by SkrillaWave by SkrillaWave 1 week ago 02 May 10:47 Replies: 0 Views: 10
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 I don’t want to work in my degree field by Anonymous by threeportdrift 1 week ago 01 May 18:44 Replies: 2 Views: 110
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 Leeds Building Society - Senior Complaints Associate Role by jeeper by jeeper 1 week ago 01 May 17:42 Replies: 0 Views: 20
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 cv help by ThatMarrett by threeportdrift 1 week ago 30 Apr 13:53 Replies: 7 Views: 60
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 Getting a job by Meggggggggggg by Roasted Potato 1 week ago 27 Apr 19:41 Replies: 1 Views: 30
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 Iceland application!! (Pgs: 1 2) by mash48 by SPAM30 1 week ago 26 Apr 19:35 Replies: 20 Views: 1,150
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 greggs job by slapsticjoe by hollyf24 1 week ago 26 Apr 17:48 Replies: 1 Views: 40
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 McDonald’s rejection thread by Abigailk65 by Student_222 2 weeks ago 25 Apr 3:21 Replies: 1 Views: 120
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 How old do you need to be to go watch a court case? by Hailey629 by Adam51 2 weeks ago 24 Apr 11:39 Replies: 9 Views: 160
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 Nhs application form by Charlenek14 by Tracey_W 2 weeks ago 23 Apr 20:25 Replies: 5 Views: 80
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 C by SkrillaWave by SkrillaWave 2 weeks ago 23 Apr 19:35 Replies: 0 Views: 120
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 Volunteering to get a job by Chick99 by threeportdrift 2 weeks ago 23 Apr 14:00 Replies: 1 Views: 40
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 Home bargains interview by Gabbyhainesy by Adz2042 2 weeks ago 19 Apr 14:44 Replies: 1 Views: 100
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 cv help [volunteer/experience section] by ThatMarrett by ThatMarrett 2 weeks ago 19 Apr 13:47 Replies: 4 Views: 70
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 job joining dates by Namrata Nikam by Namrata Nikam 3 weeks ago 18 Apr 16:26 Replies: 0 Views: 30
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 Pizza Hut job response time by Jacob1617 by Jacob1617 3 weeks ago 18 Apr 8:39 Replies: 2 Views: 60
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 Mc Donald application rejection by Abigailk65 by sunny.side.up 3 weeks ago 18 Apr 3:56 Replies: 1 Views: 80
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 Graduate Jobs by CivilBengineer by route255 3 weeks ago 17 Apr 18:31 Replies: 3 Views: 90
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 Has anyone ever lied on their CV? (Pgs: 1 2) by Anon346775 by threeportdrift 3 weeks ago 15 Apr 21:03 Replies: 22 Views: 350
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 Torn between 2 career paths? by Katakova by bones-mccoy 3 weeks ago 14 Apr 15:09 Replies: 6 Views: 150
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 modelling agencies by mhiz chacha by libostance 3 weeks ago 13 Apr 21:54 Replies: 1 Views: 40
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 Can you start work with a pending DBS check? by Seker by Seker 3 weeks ago 13 Apr 18:33 Replies: 4 Views: 110
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 Start job next week, put on CV now? by route255 by route255 4 weeks ago 11 Apr 18:58 Replies: 9 Views: 80
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 GSK 2021 entry by hollyrimmer1 by hollyrimmer1 4 weeks ago 10 Apr 19:00 Replies: 0 Views: 120
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 Job interview application by Fiddymcegg by Surnia 4 weeks ago 08 Apr 20:23 Replies: 1 Views: 40
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 What to expect at a Paperchase Supervisor interview? by RaggedyAshes by Jasmine.bx 4 weeks ago 08 Apr 18:11 Replies: 3 Views: 1,090
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 Pub jobs for 14 year olds by Freddie.G by Ciel. 4 weeks ago 07 Apr 23:24 Replies: 7 Views: 110
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 references by MELUCCI 71 by Emma:-) 4 weeks ago 07 Apr 23:18 Replies: 2 Views: 60
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 reference by MELUCCI 71 by Emma:-) 4 weeks ago 07 Apr 23:18 Replies: 1 Views: 70
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 monthly salary for an optometrist by Emmanuella Akoma by MKaur18 4 weeks ago 07 Apr 20:20 Replies: 1 Views: 60
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 I applied for a vacancy with another email after being rejected, then this happened.. by Yyy1 by threeportdrift 4 weeks ago 06 Apr 16:30 Replies: 1 Views: 80
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 Do I put a job I left without notice for my DBS check? by xjsjxjekdjd by Emma:-) 4 weeks ago 05 Apr 10:58 Replies: 4 Views: 140
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 Is this a valid reason for leaving a job after 6 months by oglez92 by Emma:-) 4 weeks ago 05 Apr 8:00 Replies: 4 Views: 190
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 Work experience year 10 2021 by ivieogudu by Icosagon 03-04-2021 03 Apr 11:39 Replies: 1 Views: 150
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 What are pros/cons of joining a trade union? by rt28 by Tracey_W 02-04-2021 02 Apr 21:26 Replies: 7 Views: 110
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 Job interview tips by student146290 by tinygirl96 02-04-2021 02 Apr 21:11 Replies: 4 Views: 80
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 Watson glacier & other tests by Ebsorohan by Ebsorohan 02-04-2021 02 Apr 15:49 Replies: 0 Views: 100
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 Morrisons Online Test by 3mmz by japjot 02-04-2021 02 Apr 15:14 Replies: 8 Views: 2,910
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 Pwc Games assesments by Sxpphire by kryov2021 31-03-2021 31 Mar 10:57 Replies: 3 Views: 160
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 so nervous for job interview by student146290 by kryov2021 31-03-2021 31 Mar 10:55 Replies: 5 Views: 160
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 job interview by student146290 by student146290 30-03-2021 30 Mar 21:00 Replies: 7 Views: 120
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 contacting HOD before applying for teaching role by Little_missy01 by Little_missy01 29-03-2021 29 Mar 13:24 Replies: 0 Views: 90
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 Waiting after an interview by FH2K5 by HoldThisL 29-03-2021 29 Mar 3:15 Replies: 1 Views: 90
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 As by Alssopp by Alssopp 28-03-2021 28 Mar 13:46 Replies: 0 Views: 90
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 KPMG Application for Audit on hold by Jfkwr by justagamble 26-03-2021 26 Mar 13:54 Replies: 3 Views: 230
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 History Grad Turned Commerical lawyers? by chickenapplepie by chickenapplepie 26-03-2021 26 Mar 13:04 Replies: 0 Views: 70
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 Boots Trainee Pharmacy Advisor by emeraldsprings by Kofosu 26-03-2021 26 Mar 11:41 Replies: 1 Views: 710
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 What are pros/cons of joining a trade union? by rt28 by nnth 25-03-2021 25 Mar 18:18 Replies: 1 Views: 80
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 Is £6.50 a reasonable wage to ask for? (Pgs: 1 2) by username2339433 by artful_lounger 25-03-2021 25 Mar 12:33 Replies: 37 Views: 2,280
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 Aldi store experience! help!! by averagestudent_1 by Lowtzy 24-03-2021 24 Mar 13:56 Replies: 5 Views: 3,860
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 How do I get a job by Kakakaty by JIMIN o 23-03-2021 23 Mar 16:46 Replies: 3 Views: 170
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 What’s the interview questions like at Tesco ? by Fia_1x by Tracey_W 22-03-2021 22 Mar 20:48 Replies: 5 Views: 60
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 What can I do by Teen._spooky by Hammadp 21-03-2021 21 Mar 11:35 Replies: 1 Views: 80
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 Atkins Internship Assessment Centre by OJ_baba by Hammadp 21-03-2021 21 Mar 3:55 Replies: 1 Views: 100
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 Hsbc work experience 2021 thread by ivieogudu by ivieogudu 20-03-2021 20 Mar 20:24 Replies: 0 Views: 190
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 Referees for Personal Statements (Job Applications\Uni graduate) by twentystraveller by threeportdrift 19-03-2021 19 Mar 18:49 Replies: 2 Views: 120
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 Job by bestsong23 by route255 19-03-2021 19 Mar 10:50 Replies: 3 Views: 70
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