http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:42:06 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 51 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/sl_logo_500x75.png http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388396-what-the-job-ads-dont-say/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388395-tired--1-in-4-of-us-are-working-without-a-break/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/08/03/388394-second-interview-advice/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388393-im-working-from-home-today/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/388392-will-unpaid-overtime-keep-your-job-safe/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/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.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/388388-advice-for-mums-returning-to-work/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/388388-advice-for-mums-returning-to-work/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Classified With the university year coming to an end many graduates are struggling to find suitable employment, is an MBA degree the golden ticket to a great job and a high salary? http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/46861-is-an-mba-worth-it/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/46861-is-an-mba-worth-it/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:23:03 +0100 Classified Family cars that fit the bill for the special requirements of children and all the equipment that goes with them. Leana Kell of motors.co.uk looks at vehicles big on space and safety http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/46860-fit-to-carry-kids-and-kit/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/46860-fit-to-carry-kids-and-kit/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:22:29 +0100 Classified A technician from WLMG Slough has been awarded a prestigious title for having the highest level of technical knowledge and customer service training. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46716-swamped-with-praise/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46716-swamped-with-praise/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:33:45 +0100 Classified Warm weather and the imminent summer holidays will see an inevitable increase in traffic. And, as a motorist, if you have noticed that driving on narrow country roads is becoming more harrowing, there is good reason http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46715-narrowing-the-gap/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46715-narrowing-the-gap/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:32:24 +0100 Classified The school of thought is that the gap between the needs of businesses and the standard of young candidates is growing so a college has turned to the USA to bring their brand of training to help improve the resilience and well-being of teenagers. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46714-leavers-must-be-resilient-and-adapt-to-work-ethic-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/06/01/46714-leavers-must-be-resilient-and-adapt-to-work-ethic-/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:17:12 +0100 Classified Reading Buses invited Chronicle photographer, and qualified bus driver, Mike Swift to test drive its new Enviro400H double decker. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46190-smooth-operator/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46190-smooth-operator/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:04:59 +0100 Classified Is working on celebrity chef programmes all it's cracked up to be? Researcher Jake Smith says it is, but you've got to be prepared to muck-in http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46188-jakes-big-tv-break/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46188-jakes-big-tv-break/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:59:08 +0100 Classified When times are tough the first things to go are the luxuries and extras, but going back to basics can be an opportunity to rediscover priorities http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46187-attitude-shift-as-perks-are-cut/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46187-attitude-shift-as-perks-are-cut/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:56:24 +0100 Classified Designed to deliver an intoxicating mix of Bentley's trademark luxury and refinement, plus a larger than usual dollop of smile-inducing performance, the Continental Supersports is a wonderfully engaging machine to drive and own, says Iain Dooley http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46186-luxury-gets-a-conscience/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/29/46186-luxury-gets-a-conscience/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:40:05 +0100 Classified There is a new drive to encourage learning languages, but how useful are they in the work environment and can they help you to get a job? http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/45932-world-wide-workplace/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/45932-world-wide-workplace/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:19:38 +0100 Classified It doesn't really matter whether you have a temporary job or full time position, the art of getting promoted is pretty much the same. You just need to be committed and follow a few simple actions to ensure that you achieve what you want. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/30/45702-how-to-get-promoted-as-quickly-as-possible/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/30/45702-how-to-get-promoted-as-quickly-as-possible/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:50:43 +0100 Classified Sharing a birthday with an influential singer and composer, the iconic Volkswagen Transporter van is 60 this month http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/29/45689-the-wonder-of-vw/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/29/45689-the-wonder-of-vw/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:41:01 +0100 Classified Fancy a career change? The Department of Health plans to create 200,000 new jobs this year http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45513-who-cares/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45513-who-cares/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:06:57 +0000 Classified Would you report an elderly friend or relative if you had doubts about their driving standards? A new poll makes interesting reading http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45512-age-is-a-grey-area/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/19/45512-age-is-a-grey-area/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:11 +0000 Classified It's not what you know, it's who you know and this new resource has seen a sharp increase in demand from word-of-mouth recommendation http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45392-the-secret-is-out-for-a-new-free-careers-advice-service/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45392-the-secret-is-out-for-a-new-free-careers-advice-service/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:06:23 +0000 Classified It doesn't take much to put a driver over the legal alcohol limit and nearly one in five convicted drivers are caught the morning after http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45389-sobering-good-sense/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/12/45389-sobering-good-sense/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:56:01 +0000 Classified As cars are becoming safer and stronger, drivers' views are becoming more restricted, says Which? Car as it reveals the best and worst car visibility scores. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45252-models-that-get-the-best-visibility-score/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/03/08/45252-models-that-get-the-best-visibility-score/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +0000 Classified The cover letter is the first opportunity you have to impress an employer so best not treat it as a formality. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/388376-the-cover-letter-master-class-/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/02/15/388376-the-cover-letter-master-class-/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:47:12 +0000 Classified Changing your career can be an invigorating and refreshing experience. Most people find it a daunting task and the thought of taking the risk stops many people from making a positive change in their life. http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/01/25/46041-career-changing-rules/ http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/classified/roundup/articles/2010/01/25/46041-career-changing-rules/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:28:09 +0000 Classified