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The Rise of Remote Work: How Job Seekers Can Stay Competitive in a Global Talent Pool
Remote work is no longer an anomaly perk — it’s an intrinsic shift in how the world operates. Increasingly, companies now hire across borders, introducing new opportunities and new competition. The global talent pool is expanding exponentially, driven by technology, economic shifts, and work attitudes. In particular, companies are exploring regional recruitment strategies that balance […]
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- 6/17/2025
5 Reasons Why a Payment Processor Might Refuse to Open an Account for You
It can be hugely frustrating and inconvenient when you attempt to open a merchant account, only to be denied by a payment processor. You would not be the first person to experience this scenario, so why does it happen? A key point to make is that refusal might feel personal, but in reality, it is […]
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- 6/13/2025
Building a Personalized Benefits Package That Improves Employee Engagement and Retention
An essential part of helping your business grow is implementing effective recruitment and onboarding strategies. While bringing in qualified talent to your business is a great first step, keeping them interested in staying long-term is another challenge altogether. The type of benefits you offer your employees can play a large role in how effective you […]
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- 6/11/2025
Australian migration interview questions explained
Australian migration interviews often focus on verifying the authenticity of the applicant’s documents and assessing their eligibility for the visa. The most common questions are about the purpose of travel, personal background, and details of the applicant’s relationship or employment. Interviewers may also ask about ties to Australia or the home country, intentions after the […]
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- 6/7/2025
Pay-to-Earn Gaming: What is the State of the Industry?
Have you ever wanted to be paid for playing video games? Miraculous as it seems, such a thing is possible now. This is a niche that is commonly referred to as pay-to-earn gaming, sometimes abbreviated as P2E. There are gaming payment solutions entities use to get you your money if you enter the world of […]
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- 6/6/2025
Top 9 Mistakes Fresh Graduates Should Avoid in Competency-Based Interviews
Ever wondered why your dream job slipped through your fingers, despite a perfect resume? You walk into your first interview with confidence, until the questions shift. They’re not about grades but real-life situations. You freeze. Sound familiar? Hiration reported that 47% of grads fail competency-based interviews simply because they don’t know what to expect. Don’t […]
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- 5/23/2025
Intelligent Merchandising: What It Is and Why It Matters for Your Business
Customers these days are more informed, have higher expectations, and demand personalised experiences. This is where intelligent merchandising steps in, transforming the art of selling into a data-driven science. But what exactly is it, and why should your business be paying close attention? Defining Intelligent Merchandising At its core, intelligent merchandising is the practice of […]
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- 5/22/2025
Simple Application Errors That Can Cost You the Interview
Sending an application that reflects your qualifications and professionalism shouldn’t be complicated. Yet many applicants miss out on opportunities because of basic, preventable mistakes. These errors can suggest a lack of care, even when your experience and skills are solid. Most of the time, they happen when you’re in a rush or using an old […]
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- 5/21/2025
Elevate Your Party Game: Why Buying a Bouncy Castle and Using DJ Drops Will Transform Your Events
Throwing an unforgettable party is all about creating energy, excitement, and a sense of fun that keeps everyone talking long after the last guest leaves. Whether you’re planning a kid’s birthday, a family gathering, or even a community festival, two entertainment essentials stand out for instantly boosting the atmosphere: bouncy castles and DJ drops. Individually, […]
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- 5/17/2025
What to Expect During a Franchise Interview (and How to Actually Shine Without Breaking a Sweat)
There comes a moment in every future franchisee’s life when someone says the words: “We’d love to schedule an interview.” Cue the inner monologue: Wait, what kind of interview? Am I supposed to wear a tie? Are there trick questions? Should I bring biscuits? First things first … breathe. This isn’t Dragon’s Den. There won’t […]
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- 5/15/2025
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River Island set to close 33 shops
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.
- 6/20/2025
'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.
- 6/20/2025
Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'
The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities".
- 6/20/2025
BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use
It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.
- 6/20/2025
'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost
The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog".
- 6/20/2025
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
- 6/19/2025
Telegram boss says he will leave fortune to over 100 children he has fathered
The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years.
- 6/21/2025
Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world
The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.
- 6/20/2025
New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects
This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.
- 6/19/2025
Interest rates held at 4.25% as Bank hints at further cuts to come
The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level.
- 6/19/2025
Millions more to get £150 off energy bills
The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.
- 6/19/2025
Old meter switch-off is pushed back
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says
- 6/18/2025
Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment
The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.
- 6/19/2025
Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.
- 6/18/2025
Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact
Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.
- 6/18/2025
HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".
- 6/18/2025
Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.
- 6/18/2025
OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.
- 6/18/2025
Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.
- 6/18/2025
Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.
- 6/18/2025
More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.
- 6/17/2025
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.
- 6/17/2025
UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.
- 6/17/2025
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.
- 6/17/2025
Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.
- 6/17/2025
Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.
- 6/17/2025
British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.
- 6/17/2025
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
- 6/16/2025
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
- 6/16/2025
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
- 6/15/2025
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
- 6/15/2025
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
- 6/12/2025
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
- 6/11/2025
US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
- 6/10/2025
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
- 6/9/2025
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
- 6/6/2025
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
- 6/4/2025
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
- 6/2/2025
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
- 5/28/2025
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
- 5/27/2025
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
- 5/26/2025
Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
- 5/25/2025
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
- 5/24/2025
How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
- 5/21/2025
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
- 5/20/2025
Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future
Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June.
- 6/19/2025
Millions more to get £150 off energy bills
The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.
- 6/19/2025
How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
The government has confirmed it will reverse some of the recent changes to the winter fuel payment.
- 6/19/2025
Bank holds interest rates but hints at future cuts
The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level.
- 6/19/2025
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
- 6/9/2025
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
- 5/18/2025
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
- 4/30/2025
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
- 4/13/2025
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
- 4/5/2025
Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.
- 6/3/2025
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- 4/16/2025
What can you do if you change your mind about accepting a job offer?
Getting multiple job offers is a common student experience. What can you do if you start to feel you've accepted the wrong one? Continue reading
- 2/19/2025
What you can do if your job applications are being rejected
It's very easy to become demotivated and stop applying, but what can you do if your applications keep being rejected? Continue reading
- 2/12/2025
Why a positive attitude is so important in the workplace
Why is attitude so important for employers? And how can it help you to develop a professional reputation at work? Continue reading
- 2/5/2025
How to succeed in psychometric tests
How to succeed in one of the initial stages of the graduate recruitment process Continue reading
- 1/29/2025
How to prepare for a non-academic career
A PhD is highly valued by non-academic employers. But how do you make transition to industry after your research? Continue reading
- 1/22/2025
Getting the most from your careers team as an international student
If you are an international student looking for employment in the UK, find out more about the new Student Circus platform - as well as the other services and resources available to you Continue reading
- 1/15/2025
What makes a successful interview in 2025?
Start the new year career planning with this guide to succeeding in graduate interviews Continue reading
- 1/8/2025
How to take care of your mental health at university
University can be a life changing but challenging experience. How can you maintain good mental health during your studies?. Continue reading
- 12/4/2024
How to make career decisions, tips for first years
A degree will create so many career options, how do you make a decision? Continue reading
- 11/27/2024