http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:41:36 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 14 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/cf_logo_500x75.png http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/ It’s not surprising that we can get into the habit of trying to mould ourselves to what’s out there – a disempowering approach, which can seriously knock our self-esteem. But it doesn’t need to be this way. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388396-what-the-job-ads-dont-say/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388396-what-the-job-ads-dont-say/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Classified It was reported today by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy that 1 in 4 workers are not exercising their rights to take rest breaks during the day. The Society said that long hours could pose “serious risks” to health and may lead to huge costs for employers. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388395-tired--1-in-4-of-us-are-working-without-a-break/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388395-tired--1-in-4-of-us-are-working-without-a-break/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Classified If you are reading this article, then it is most likely that you’ve been invited to attend a second interview. So what’s next? There is still some work to be done before you can prove you’re the ideal candidate. Nevertheless, you can be proud of yourself for what you’ve achieved so far – managing to sell yourself to your prospective employer. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388394-second-interview-advice/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388394-second-interview-advice/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Classified A few years ago, if a colleague said they were working from home, you can bet there would be a number of people rolling their eyes in disbelief: after all, working from home was nothing more than a euphemism for “I had a few too many last night and I’m not feeling great – the sofa’s by the computer and the phone’s in my pocket…” http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388393-im-working-from-home-today/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388393-im-working-from-home-today/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0100 Classified With current employment uncertainty, it’s only natural to want to protect yourself against redundancy. But if you’re always the first to give up your lunch break, the first to come in early and the last to leave every night, it could be that you’re being taken advantage of. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388392-will-unpaid-overtime-keep-your-job-safe/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388392-will-unpaid-overtime-keep-your-job-safe/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0100 Classified With all the negative press about the state of the economy and the resulting increase in unemployment, it is not surprising that mums currently on career breaks are “conditioned” into thinking and accepting that a return to work in the current climate will be tough if not unachievable. Majella Wilkins from Return2WorkMums offers advice to those who have taken a career break and want to get back into employment. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/388388-advice-for-mums-returning-to-work/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/388388-advice-for-mums-returning-to-work/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Classified The cover letter is the first opportunity you have to impress an employer so best not treat it as a formality. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/388376-the-cover-letter-master-class-/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/388376-the-cover-letter-master-class-/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:47:12 +0000 Classified Your first day in a new job can be a nerve-racking experience but as long as you remember why the company hired you, you"ve nothing to fear, says Carol Couling from SRS Bureau Recruitment Agency. Here are her top tips on how to make a good first impression... http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2009/06/09/387246-expert-top-tips-first-day-at-work/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2009/06/09/387246-expert-top-tips-first-day-at-work/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:23:59 +0100 Classified Flexible, fun and not for the faint-hearted, sales is a great career full of exciting opportunities, says Matt Pearson, an account manager for a technical services laboratory. http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2009/05/07/37799-career-spotlight-sales/ http://www.centralfifetimes.com/classified/roundup/articles/2009/05/07/37799-career-spotlight-sales/ Thu, 07 May 2009 20:19:17 +0100 Classified