Your Job Archive

Published in December 2012

What to do if you're made redundant
by Harvey Jones | Worried about being made redundant? Here's what to do.

Published in October 2012

Would you give up work if you won the lottery?
by John Fitzsimons | If the winning numbers came up, would you continue with the day job?
Ten weird and wonderful jobs that really do exist
by Donna Ferguson | We look at some of the strangest jobs you can get paid for doing.
George Osborne proposes employee share schemes in return for rights
by Simon Ward | The Chancellor has outlined a scheme to offer tax-free shares in companies in return for employees waiving some of their working rights.
Minimum wage: could you live on £6.19 an hour?
by Cliff D'Arcy | The minimum wage for over-21s has risen by 11p an hour. How far could you make it go?

Published in September 2012

How to use the internet to find freelance work
by Rebecca Rutt | The job market is extremely competitive at the moment so how can you utilise the internet to make some money and further your career?

Published in July 2012

Work at home and save money
by Emma Lunn | Boris Johnson described homeworking as a "skiver's paradise". Not only is he wrong, he also ignores one big benefit - the chance to save some money!
You don't need a degree: top alternatives to university
by Rebecca Rutt | As the number of people planning to go to university plunges, we look at the best alternatives to getting a degree.
Graduates: how to find a job
by ReenaSewraz | If you're a graduate on the job hunt, here are some tips on how to get started.

Published in May 2012

Self-employed: how to start your own business
by Cliff D'Arcy | If you're thinking of becoming self-employed and starting your own business, be sure to follow these ten tips!

Published in April 2012

The benefits of working part time
by ReenaSewraz | A rise in the number of part-time workers has contributed to the recent drop in unemployment figures. We take a closer look at the benefits of this alternative work pattern.
Why job hunters should give the Jobcentre a miss
by ReenaSewraz | Traditional methods of job hunting, like heading down to the Jobcentre, are increasingly being replaced by social media.
Need some extra money? Become a mumpreneur
by Felicity Hannah | As childcare costs increase, an increasing number of women are turning to self employment to boost the family income.

Published in March 2012

The dangers of telling lies on your CV
by Cliff D'Arcy | Here are three tales of 'little white lies' on CVs that turned into 'dirty little secrets'!
How to write the perfect CV
by Serena Cowdy | Are you looking for a new job? Here's how to write the perfect CV.
Baby businesses: how to make money from kids
by Sabuhi Gard | A growing number of entrepreneurial parents are using their experiences to start up businesses. So can you make money from kids?
2012's best big companies to work for
by Simon Ward | The Sunday Times has released the results of its annual Best Companies To Work For list. Here's the top 25.
The worst place to find a job in the UK
by Robert Powell | In one UK city, almost 80 people are chasing each vacancy...

Published in February 2012

2012's best small companies to work for
by Simon Ward | The Sunday Times has released the results of its annual Best Small Companies To Work For list. Here's the top 20.
How to get paid when you're forced out of work
by Neil Faulkner | Unemployment insurance has a lot of exclusions, but for some people at the right price, it could be just what you need.

Published in January 2012

How to work from home
by Cliff D'Arcy | These top tips will make you happier, healthier and more dynamic when you're working at home.
Childcare costs pushing parents into debt
by Sabuhi Mir | Most mums who are on middle to low incomes can't afford to return to work due to the cost of childcare.
How young people can find a job
by Cliff D'Arcy | With over a million under-25s out of work, finding a job takes effort and imagination!
What our unpaid overtime is worth
by Simon Ward | The TUC has calculated just how much the extra hours we put in each week are worth.
The best paid jobs
by Neil Faulkner | We look at the best and worst paid jobs and highlight three well-paid jobs that don't necessarily require specific pre-qualifications or experience.
Rules to make you richer at work
by Neil Faulkner | How you look, walk and behave at work can seriously damage your wealth.
The sectors where jobs are growing
by Simon Ward | New figures from a leading recruitment consultancy show how events in the wider economy are affecting employment in different sectors.
Six top ways to get a pay rise in 2012
by Cliff D'Arcy | 2012 looks like another year of widespread pay freezes and cuts. Here's how to get a pay rise in 2012.
The university that leads to the highest salaries
by Neil Faulkner | And it's not one you'd expect!
Brits work longer hours than most of Europe
by Cliff D'Arcy | Research shows we work more hours than most Europeans but our living standards are the second highest.
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