I know I'm a bit late today but I have been scouring the net for inspiration. I have finally found it. Lots of people are looking for inspiration on what else they can do...but where do you find that kind of information?
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I have just read The Free Radical Blog this morning which takes up the excellent subject of volunteering. I know we have mentioned this before but I thought Adam raises some really interesting points which I thought I might take up in the blog today.
 

 
 
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I have just been reading an article about the importance of story telling in job applications.  At first I wasn't sure if that was the right approach but the research quoted in the article on the Guardian website suggests that stories can 'transform the dry facts of your career into vivid accounts of your challenges and triumphs.'   Apparently it helps to make a strong emotional connection. more...

My boss came in this morning clutching an article from yesterday's Evening Standard. It is by Niki Chesworth and is entitled 'Are your skills past their sell-by date?' (I don't have a link as yet but when I find one, I will let you know) and it got me thinking about spring cleaning. So, it's out with the old and in with the new....or is it?
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CAUTION: Rant approaching! (I thought I would warn you now) About how you apply for jobs i.e. via application forms, CVs and covering letters. Although to be honest if you are a regular reader of our blog, I am sure you already know what I am going to say.
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I was very appreciative of my day off last week. I took the opportunity to inspect the garden. Instead of finding dead plants and bare ground, I saw buds beginning to develop on the blueberry plant, my winter crops flourishing and crocuses displaying their beautiful purple petals to the sun. It got me thinking about coming through the darkness of the winter months and into the sun of spring (and with a bit of luck, summer!)
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We've had a quite a few enquiries in our inbox in the last two weeks asking about returning to work after having children.  Getting back to work after a significant break can seem very daunting.  In fact the Guardian today had a live discussion around getting back into work after a career break, be it a voluntary break or not. more...

I have news. It's even good news, which is just in time for the weekend. I imagine you have guessed from the title of the blog what it is....
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News travels fast, at 13.23 yesterday it was announced Pfizer were to close their R&D site in Kent, with a loss of 2400 jobs. By 17.00 the RSC had released a press release on the matter with our CEO Richard Pike speaking on the Today programme this morning. What next?
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I've found this really helpful article on The Guardian website this morning outling the seven habits of effective job searchers.

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