Consider a career in the Dental Profession

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Dave

There are many reasons to consider a career in the area of dentistry, reasonable pay, social able atmosphere and good career prospects. Some people choose this career path as they like what the profession represents which is a continually evolving field which provides ongoing challenges not just in the form of ever changing patience’s but advances in technology that moves the industry forward.

The challenges that the industry brings to your knowledge is constant and the desire to improve and better yourself is essential. Providing a high standard of service and the best practices on a daily basis is undoubtedly at the forefront of your work.

What benefits can you expect while in a dental career? The ability to become self employed is a feature that draws many people in to the industry and intern allows them the freedom to work independently and be more flexible with life. As the business expands this will enable you to take on more help and generate more job openings for those looking to start in the industry. Each day provides a different challenge and the industry really allows you to grow. As with any profession there is a downside, and this comes in the form of children as patients. I’m sure they aren’t all frightened of some one looking at their teeth but with the stigma associated with the dentist, they will do well to keep their cool!.

Teaching people about the importance of oral care can be another benefit of working in the industry and with the public. A lot of people can be very grateful for additional advice when it comes to oral care. The advice you can give will allow people to understand the consequences of lack of care to their teeth and gums. The job is equally about prevention and cure of problems that may arise. It’s in the patients best interest to take care of themselves as this will inevitably lead to better oral health and regular check ups will address any problems that might occur before the become an issue.

Consider a dentist job for a long term career and a challenging job that will allow you to continue to grow.

Recruitment in 2009

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dave

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So where does the recruitment industry find itself in the economic climate. Well experts are saying that companies should use job boards, websites and online recruitment companies to find new candidates. Managing Director of the IT job board, Alex Farrell thinks that online recruitment services should look to take advantage of the situations businesses are in.

Many companies will be looking to make savings and cut costs and recruitment will be one of the areas thought to be hit. Businesses are expected to use online services as they tend to be cheaper than traditional recruitment companies.

Mr Farrell also noted “Job boards are one of the most cost effective methods of recruiting, especially in comparison with the traditional media and recruitment agencies.”

But a lot of recruitment companies are said to be confident in the current market, but is this the case for 2009. Human capital consulting firm, Watson Wyatt has warned there maybe recruitment freezes in the New Year. Companies are expected to slow down recruitment and use restructuring within the business to help with the tough financial climates.

But one good thing is that according to a study of HR practitioners in the financial services industry, pay cuts or freezes are not to be expected. This is some slight good news considering unemployment figures have reached a 10 year high with numbers of people out of work expected to hit 2 million in January.

As well as company restructures, businesses taking part in the survey stated they will also try to cut costs with freezing hiring, restricting company travel, restructuring HR departments and reducing training courses.

No one knows exactly what will happen to recruitment for banking jobs and jobs in finance in the New Year. But hopefully things will have settled down this time next year.

Relocation relocation relocation

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Dave

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People have been moving abroad for better career opportunities for a long time, but with the recent economic downturn insiders are expecting even more candidates to move abroad for career opportunities. But working abroad is not an easy task and requires a lot of planning and research to make it work.

One of the biggest issues that candidates need to get right is visas. The laws on working in certain countries can be confusing and so needs plenty of research to make sure you apply for the correct visa allowing you can legally work in your desired country. Different visas will determine the length of time you can work in a country, so bear that in mind while researching. Two sites that can help with visa information are the www.visabureau.com and www.fco.gov.uk/.

If economic conditions are the reason a candidate wants to move abroad to work, then research should be taken on the desired country’s situation as the British financial struggles are also happening in other countries such as the US.

Attention should also be paid to rates of pay in different countries. Recruitment companies who deal with jobs abroad can help you with rates of pay for various positions, so you can establish which country can offer the best opportunities. Housing prices should also factor into a candidates decision about which country to work in as markets can vary wildly compared to what we are used to in the UK.

After looking into pay rates and housing prices, candidate should also consider the tax regulations of the desired country. Especially so that they can make sure they will pay the correct rates and not get into hot water. This is a complicated area and expert advice should always be taken before making any decisions.

One of the best tips for candidates looking to work abroad for jobs such as important banking jobs is to visit the country for a holiday, so that they can get a feel for the country they are thinking about relocating to. This can also be combined with interviews with potential employers and looking at property to rent or buy.

Finding yourself a new job: Looking at Recruitment Sites

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Dave

As with most things on the internet, there are plenty of jobs sites and recruitment agencies offering the latest up to date careers and openings on the market. But we thought we would have a look at some and see how they can help you find yourself a great new job.

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Monster.co.uk

One of the first sites that will probably pop into your head when thinking about job websites is monster.co.uk due to their unique name and advertising campaigns. Monster the company is a leading global recruitment company who give both employers and jobseekers the tools they need. They cite advanced privacy technology as a reason for consumers and businesses to feel safe through the recruiting process. The company has the Monster Employment Index which is a real time employment indicator and trend source.

The site apparently gets over 2.8 million visitors a month and hosts 2 million CV’s of jobseekers. Most expected features are present on the site, with searchable jobs, career advice and communities available to help potential job seekers. With over 1900 jobs posted daily on the site, monster.co.uk is one of the UK’s most popular job portals on the Internet. The company has a great reputation and the site design is very slick making you believe in them.

Jobsite.co.uk

With a cleaner yet less creative home page, Jobsite.co.uk looks a professional portal for job seekers. No doubt the company will be having a boost due to a nationwide television advert featuring TV and Movie star Max Beesley. Jobsite claims to be one of the first recruitment sites on the Internet in the UK starting up in 1995,

All the usual services are available on the site, with Searchable list of current jobs, featured jobs of the week and a great set of career tools. It seems that the lists of jobs are a given on these sites, but where they try and stand out from the competition is with career advice and tools. Jobsite.co.uk seems to be partners with some other companies that help you with tasks like CV writing. This may put people off using them as they are not part of the Jobsite itself.

Overall the site looks good and covers all sectors of the job market well.

Martinwardanderson.com

Martin Ward Anderson is a specific recruitment firm who mainly focus on jobs in the finance world. This makes them not as big as the other players on the internet but a lot more respected in their niche. If you are looking for jobs in accounting, public sector or other financial areas then they will be more suited than other general recruitment firms.

Like the other recruitment sites, Martin Ward Anderson offer career advice, CV guide, Cover letter guide and Interview Guides.

The site not only deals with Jobs in Finance in the UK but also International opportunities as well in such places as Paris, Toronto and Switzerland.

Martinwardanderson.com seems to know what type of information a job seeker will be looking for and provides it, I especially like their detailed break down of the recruitment process.

The importance of a Reference.

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Dave

References are a part of recruitment that are often forgotten about by candidates and not seen as important as a good CV or cover letter. But with high profile jobs like public sector jobs or accountant jobs, every stage of the recruitment process is just as important. Recruiters will be keen on checking references from previous employment but references in the eyes of the law aren’t simple and can cause a lot of problems.

Employers are not legally obliged to give references for previous employees, but sometimes the obligation may be added to an employee’s contract.

You may wonder what a reference should actually contain, well an employer needs to be aware that they owe a duty of care to the employee. If you lie in a reference, a third party using the reference maybe able to take legal action against you. In a reference, you need to be truthful, accurate, fair and not misleading.

The best way to think of a reference is that old saying “if you haven’t got anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”.

The secret of writing a great CV

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Dave

When applying for banking jobs or accountant jobs your CV is the first time a potential employer will come in contact with you, so you should utilise it as a marketing tool and make a good impression. Before you start writing, you should ask yourself, where you are and where you want to go, what experience and qualifications you have and what your strengths and weaknesses are.

Format

You should keep your CV under 3 pages
Put personal details at the beginning
Work experience should go in reverse chronological order
Use bullet points to break up the CV
Print on high quality white A4 paper
Use examples of managerial and leadership success
Honestly is the best policy as if you get caught it will make you look bad
Be as positive as possible about previous work

Content

Draft out your CV and make sure you get some friends or colleagues to proof read it for you
Outline instances where you have instigated a particular concept or project
Talk about how you took this project from start to conclusion
Detail unique skills that you possess that will make you stand out from the crowd

Your finished CV should be printed on high quality A4 paper, but many employers will ask you to submit your CV by e-mail. When submitting your CV by e-mail you need to remember to use standard fonts and a universal file type like Microsoft word.

Most employers will require you to send a covering letter, but we will save that guide for another post.

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