Careers news


‘Employability’ certificate suggested as way of showing students’ skills

AN EMPLOYABILITY qualification for students leaving college or school was one idea that businesses at a conference yesterday thought could prove an advantage in getting interviewees ready for the workplace.


Jobs go at Credit Suisse – 30 in next six months

AROUND 30 jobs are to go at Credit Suisse after the company announced it was outsourcing its fund administration business in Guernsey.


Job interview ‘spy’ plan welcomed

RECRUITMENT agents have commended Social Security and Housing for an initiative to help unemployed locals have a proper chance in job interviews.


Careers Service offers advice to A-level job seekers

GOING straight into a job, rather than studying at university, is getting more popular.


Third of workers want job change

A RECENT survey suggests more than a third of workers want to change jobs and careers, but only once the recession is over.


Employers can sack staff facing charges ‘but must follow rules’

AN EMPLOYER can still dismiss an employee awaiting trial if they have a reasonable belief they have committed an offence, according to a top employment lawyer.


Don’t miss out on the show

NEXT year’s Careers Show is already looking for interested employers to put their names down to take part.


‘School leavers need a proactive approach’

GRADUATES and school leavers must look at their attitude and take a proactive approach to finding a job, according to employers.


The days of walking into a job have gone

THERE are more candidates than jobs, local recruitment agencies report.


Flexibility is key for boss of new recruitment agency

GUERNSEY could become a pioneer of flexible working practices if the business community were to embrace the concept, according to a recruitment boss.

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