30/11/2008 by admin.

An event at Yale College this month celebrated the achievements of teamwork between Yale College’s “Skill Build” team and local business aiming to provide and improve employment opportunities for young people.

Regular information sessions are held in Yale College Wrexham Careers Centre on Fridays as well as Careers Wales Offices in Rhyl, Mold and Deeside. Anyone interested should contact their local Careers Office. For more information call 01978 311794 or email college@yale-wrexham.ac.uk.

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26/10/2008 by admin.

The new £100m Eagles Meadow complex is creating a boost for local job-hunters. A wide range of jobs are available with the retailers and restaurants which will be operating at the centre. The latest job opportunities are posted here: http://eagles-meadow.co.uk/index/job. Don’t forget if there’s a job that you fancy but you haven’t seen advertised yet - don’t hang around waiting - get a speculative letter and CV off to the company today. A huge percentage of job vacancies are filled with out the post ever having been advertised. Click here for advice on preparing an effective covering letter and CV.

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25/10/2008 by admin.

Here on the Wrexham Jobs blog we try to keep positive and upbeat, but, in current times we have to be aware that jobs are perhaps not as secure, or as easy to come by, as they used to be. Some bosses use quite subtle methods to reduce their workforce. Is your boss using any of the subtle signs here?

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18/10/2008 by admin.

This exciting recruitment and training show is designed to bring together approximately 40 of the areas premier employers and educational establishments – and you – the people best suited to helping them grow. There’s something for everyone – so if you are looking for a new career or further/higher education then don’t miss out. In addition to the main event, an informative programme of Talks and Guidance events will be taking place. See programme for details.

At William Aston Hall, Glyndwr University (NEWI), 22nd October, Times: 11.00am - 6.00pm.

Contact Careers Centre, Glyndwr University on 01978 293240 or Email careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk. Free event no ticket needed.

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10/08/2008 by admin.

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Thomas Edison

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10/08/2008 by admin.

A Wrexham group is running a scheme designed to help people looking for work. The ILM (Intermediate Labour Market) programme, run by Groundwork, provides opportunities for people who are unemployed in the areato get involved in training in woodwork or construction. The aim is to support the development of environmental regeneration projects by Groundwork.

Participants will receive a minimum wage, help with job searching and additional qualifications including first aid and health and safety to help ensure further employment.

If you are currently unemployed contact the NEWGO team at Groundwork on 01978 757524.

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31/07/2008 by admin.

All problems have a solution. So feel that fear…but don’t let it stop you…As Richard Branson says in his book Screw It Let’s Do It: “If you recognise something is a good idea, or if there’s something in your personal life that you want to do, but aren’t immediately sure how to achieve your goal, I don’t believe that little word “can’t” should stop you. If you don’t have the right experience to reach your goal, go in another direction, look for a different way in. There’s always a solution to the most complex problem. If you want to fly, get down to the airfield at the age of sixteen and make the tea. Keep your eyes open. Look and learn. You don’t have to go to art school to be a fashion designer. Join a fashion company and push a broom. Work your way up.”

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30/07/2008 by admin.

I recommend this book which shares some very influential techniques that can perform almost-miracles ~ make people instantly like you, resolve any conflict, “wow” any job interviewer (even the most awkward!), attract the opposite sex, persuade your boss to give you a promotion and raise (all while he thinks it’s his idea!), and make your life easier in almost any area. http://tinyurl.com/business-persuasion

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23/07/2008 by admin.

If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they might have planned for you? Not much.

Jim Rohn

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22/07/2008 by admin.

Below are some of the questions an employer may ask you during the interview:

General Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself

2. Why did you become a ____?

3. What are your strengths?

4. What is your greatest weakness?

5. How well do you work under pressure?

6. Why do you want to work in this area of ____?

7. Why do you want to work for us?

8. Describe your perfect job

9. What is most important to you in a job?

10. Where do you see yourself being in five years time?

11. Why did you leave your last job?

12. What have you been doing since you last worked?

13. Describe your relationship with your last manager.

14. What qualities do you admire most in people?

15. What are your most important career accomplishments?

16. Describe a difficult situation you’ve had to handle and what the outcome was.

17. Why should we take you on?

18. Do you belong to any organisations?

19. What specialist journals do you read regularly?

20. Describe a time that you have read a piece of research then implemented the findings into your workplace.

21. How do you stay up to date with current practice?

22. What do you enjoy most in your current job?

23. Describe the biggest challenge you’ve faced at work.

24. Why do you want to leave your current position?

25. What do you think the role of (position you are applying for) is?

26. What do you feel you can bring to this job?

27. How would your colleagues describe you?

28. How would your friends describe you?

29. What interests do you have outside work?

30. Why did you choose ____as a career?

31. Have you ever been fired or asked to resign?

32. What latest piece of research have you read and what did you think of it?

33. How do you feel about shift work?

34. What have you done that shows initiative?

35. Are you aware of your limitations and prepared to ask for help when needed?

For more information on interview questions and answers click here.

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