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Mar/19

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Things to Consider Before you Accept a Job Offer

It’s really difficult to get a job offer, so if you’re currently reading this pondering over an opportunity, then congratulations! It’s no mean feat to get through all the application stages to land that offer. In most cases, accepting the offer is not something you should do lightly, it’s usually perfectly acceptable to ask your […]

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Feb/19

15

A Guide to Living and Working in Colchester

Colchester is a historic market town, with close proximity to the capital and the coast. Colchester has existed in the same site since the Bronze Age, and has laid claim to being Britain’s oldest town. For a time it was the Roman capital of Britain, with the sites of amphitheatres and chariot racing tracks being […]

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Feb/19

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5 Top Tips to Calm Pre-Interview Nerves

The first face-to-face interview is the most nerve-wracking process of any job hunt. You’ve prepared and are confident that you’re right for the role, but suddenly, as the minutes tick down you’re getting more and more anxious. There are things you can do to help though, even if it’s just a few minutes before, to […]

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Jan/19

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A Guide to Living and Working in Mansfield

Mansfield is Nottinghamshire’s biggest market town, with over 100,000 people in the local area it is a bustling and busy environment with plenty to see and do. Within the town there is the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, with 54 stores including some of the country’s major retailers. If you’re still in need of some retail […]

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Jan/19

18

Take Your Weekend Back

According to a recent survey, an estimated 76% of workers suffer from the ‘Sunday evening blues’ at the end of the weekend. It seems that most people are wrapped up in work mode, checking emails, and generally putting themselves back in the mental state that they occupy for most of the week. Whereas around a […]

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Jan/19

11

Common Job Search Mistakes

New Year, new you, new job? – For many people, this is the time of year where their targets and aims are re-evaluated, and it can lead to a change in career. So, if you are looking for a new opportunity, you’ll be looking at resources like our website to find a new role. To […]

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Jan/19

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A Guide to Living and Working in Derby

Derby is a thriving city in the East Midlands with some of the country’s finest rural environments neighbouring it. The city itself is home to 250,000 people, with over 1,500,000 living in the surrounding area. In terms of shopping, the Intu centre attracts over 25 million people each year and has all the major retail […]

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Dec/18

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Deskercise: Get More Active at Work

How dangerous is your job? If you think you’re safe in your comfortable office then it might be time to think again! Recent research has suggested that prolonged periods of sitting can have serious negative impacts on your health, even if you exercise outside of working hours. Don’t worry, help is at hand, we’ve come […]

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Nov/18

22

Why You Should Be Making Sure You’re Drinking Enough Water

Our bodies are 60% water and advice from the NHS is that we should be drinking around 6 to 8 glasses of fluid per day, which is around 1.4 to 1.6 litres. Other sources, such as the European Food Safety Authority suggest 2 litres + is the optimum amount. Other factors such as exercise, heat […]

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Nov/18

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A Guide to Living and Working in Newark

Newark-on-Trent is a thriving market town in the East Midlands with a population of circa 35,000, and is located around 20 miles from Nottingham. It stands on the River Trent and on the ancient Great North Road (now the A1), and is a town steeped in history. One of the most prominent landmarks in Newark […]

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