Job Hunting
- LifestyleAOL
Why you're in the wrong job
Do you leap out of bed at the sound of the alarm clock? Can you hardly contain your enthusiasm as you rush to work? Do you treasure every moment in the workplace, and thank your lucky stars every day that you landed such a rewarding role? I
3-min read - NewsNatasha Preskey
Can Using Tinder-Style Job Hunting Apps Actually Get You Hired?
Job Pal isn’t actually an app but a chat bot you talk to via Facebook chat which helps you search for jobs from its database. For example, if you tell the bot that you’re interested in working in social media in London, Job Pal will show you a small selection of relevant job ads and allow you to make a speedy application. If you’ve been totally jaded by the job hunting process and you’re about to jack it all in and head home to mum and dad, then this gimmick may well be the respite you need.
- BusinessAOL
Extreme job hunting proves a success
Dan Conway has done some weird things in order to find a job. He has auctioned himself on ebay, delivered his CV in a pinata and even stood by a road with 'employ me' written on his chest. Now it appears that his efforts have proved
- EntertainmentAOL
Man fails to sell himself on eBay - for 99p
Steve Sewell, a 58-year-old unemployed mechanic from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, tried to sell himself on eBay, with a starting price of 99p. But despite listing his qualifications and experience, he didn't get a single bid by the time
- BusinessAOL
Jessops staff put appeal for jobs in shop window
When Jessops finally closed 187 stores last week, more than 1,350 people lost their jobs. Now it has emerged that five enterprising staff members who worked at the Warrington store have taken an unusual approach to finding new positions. They
- LifestyleAOL
How to get a job through social media
Dave Thompson/PA Few of us escape that sinking back-to-work feeling when the holidays come to an end, but if you find yourself particularly restless after your summer break, it could be time to move on to a new job. While opportunities remain
- BusinessAOL
Job hunting tips for the long-term unemployed
The job market has been looking increasingly gloomy for some years now and recent figures suggest there could soon be three million unemployed in the UK. Top related searches: Employment agencies Back to work schemes Unemployment insurance
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