Why Work in Catering?

If you are between jobs and have never tried working in catering before now is as good a time as any to try doing so. Despite the recession, there are still quite a lot of catering jobs available, in all parts of the UK.

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Changing Eating Habits Bring Hope to the Catering Industry

The catering sector, like most other industries, has suffered a perceived fall in demand. Like most other firms, many of those firms involved in catering have had to change the way they do things in order to remain in business. They have had to adapt to the fact that demand for their services has fallen significantly, as people tighten their belts. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Some catering firms have simply changed what they offer and have experienced growth, as a result. The fact that there are several thousand vacancies posted every week through the various specialist catering recruitment websites is an indication that there is still work available in catering.

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Finding Your First IT Project Management Role

If you have been working in the IT industry for a few years is well worth considering a project management role for your next job. Project manager roles pay much better than the vast majority of IT jobs. Having gathered much-needed experience, it makes sense for you to capitalise on that experience and to earn as much as you can in your next role. Fortunately, there are plenty of IT management jobs available. These roles pay extremely well, and are interesting and secure jobs. Taking on a management role usually means that you can secure yourself a long-term rather than just a short-term contract.

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Modern Fashion Retailers now Recruit Mainly Online

Fashion retailers, like the vast majority of employers, have radically changed the way they staff their businesses. The fact that a significant percentage of the UK population automatically turns to the internet when they need work has radically changed the way in which many in the retail sector find staff.

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Why Get Involved with SAP Systems?

There are many different kinds of SAP roles out there and there is a lot of demand for people with experience of installing, adapting and maintaining these systems. This is not surprising when you realise that SAP systems can streamline all kinds of complex processes. Practically any process that a company does on a regular basis can be sped up and made more efficient by this specialist software.

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IT Salaries Buck the Trend

In a market where salaries are dropping rather than rising, IT professionals are bucking the trend. In the UK, and in much of the rest of the world, how much people are paid is falling. This is the case regardless of the study consulted for analysis when examining the trend in real terms. A recent study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) showed that, in the UK, one third of people saw their salary fall in 2010 and 2011. The IFS also found that the pay gap between private and public sectors has grown rather shrunk.

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Is the Catering Industry for you?

Whether you have just left school or are looking for a new career, entering the catering industry is well worth considering. The catering industry is an extremely busy one, and there is lots of interesting work available within the sector. Possibly most importantly, regardless of the economic climate there are always catering jobs available. People cannot go without food, therefore there is always work within the catering industry if you are willing to be flexible.

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The Best Place to Find IT Jobs

If you are looking for an IT job by far the best place to find one is the web. Many of the old ways of finding a job in the Information Technology sector are not as effective as they once were. The way firms advertise their roles has changed, so the way you search for your next role needs to change too.

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Finding Project Management Jobs

If you have experience of working in IT and want to progress further in your chosen industry you could consider taking on a project management role. You can use the experience you have gained to help firms to implement new software, systems and processes. Project development and implementation roles are a great way of stretching yourself, learning more and making yourself more desirable as an employee. Here we will look at some basic tactics you can use to find the right role for you, apply for it, and secure the job.

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The Best Way to Recruit IT Professionals for Small Firms

If you are large firm whose core business is Information Technology related the chances are you already have good recruitment processes in place. The fact that you have a large workforce means that you have already found a recruitment process that works for you. You probably know from experience that the most effective technique is to use a job website that specialises in IT to find the bulk of your staff. This article is designed to help smaller firms who employ just one or two IT employees why recruiting in this way also makes sense for them.

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Is IT Work For You?

If you are looking for a new career, it is well worth considering working in Information Technology. There is a huge variety of jobs to choose from and you can work in virtually any sector. The manufacturing, building, retail and health industries all use technology, which means they need IT personnel.

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