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04 May
The sectors trying to hire more women
Which sectors are trying to hire more women in 2022? Find out here.
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30 Jun
The Essential Online Training Resources for Retail & Hospitality Professionals
Want to enhance your CV with free retail and hospitality training during the lockdown? Check out The People Pod’s guide to find out what’s available online!
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07 Mar
What's Hot About Working In Retail?
Some people think of the retail sector as a culture of long hours, evenings and weekends and roles that revolve around relatively low-paid shop floor work. Though there are many positive benefits to be gained by working for a retail company.
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02 Mar
Five Signs It's Time To Leave Your Job
Sometimes, we just know when enough is enough and it's time to dust off that CV in preparation for something new.
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23 Feb
When Is The Best Time To Look For A New Job?
As with any major life decisions... marriage, kids, going pescetarian... there's never a 'right' time. Though when the itch comes that signals it might be time for a new career, you'll know about it.
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22 Feb
How To Use Social Media For Job Searching
92% of companies are currently using social media for recruitment, so it's the place to be for social savvy professionals ready to find their next role.
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22 Feb
10 Things That Happen When You Work In Retail
Working in retail requires world class customer service skills, strong product knowledge and a passion for your brand. Though with a retail career also comes a number of traits you may not have had previously, though will now become a fully ingrained part of who you are.
Here’s what you can expect…
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22 Feb
#InstaFail | Social Media Etiquette For Job Seekers
Social media technology has given recruiters and hiring managers the ability to get to know a candidate before they even pick up the phone. So that perfectly polished CV can quickly make it's way to the bottom of the pile if that Instagram post makes it's way out into the world.
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19 Feb
Working With Us | Our Deal
We’ve recruited our fair share of sales powerhouses, retail innovators and digital masterminds into some of the UK's biggest brands . So when it comes to finding a rewarding career you'll love waking up to each morning, you can expect a lot from us.
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15 Feb
The 7 Most Annoying Interview Questions
We spoke to several candidates and penned some of the most annoying interview questions. For good measure, we've also outlined a few tips on how you might answer them...
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15 Feb
Online Retail, Now & Then
The world of online retail is constantly evolving. And so are the tastes, behaviours and demands of its customers. We look at how the online retail game has changed, and why it's a great time for those looking to kickstart a career in retail marketing.
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15 Feb
How To Reject A Counter Offer
If you've been tempted by a counter offer that doesn't quite float your boat, acknowledge it gratefully, and decline with a professional approach. A few tips on saying 'no, but thanks very much' to a counter offer from your current employer.
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