
London Jobhunter's Guide 2003/2004
All the information you need to get the right job with the least stress
Tim Gough(Author)
Prentice-Hall (Publisher)
Published on 18. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-273-65934-1 (ISBN)
Description
With the London workforce standing at over 4 million people and many thousands of people looking for their ideal job, where should job-seekers turn to ensure that they select the right recruitment agency for their own individual needs? The London Jobs Guide contains everything you need to know to get a job in London. It includes the most comprehensive listing of recruitment agencies in the capital, who they recruit for, what they want to see, plus where to get the skills you need and an indispensable advice section on CV writing, interview skills, career planning and much much more. This is the major reference for job hunters in London seeking assistance in finding their ideal job. Some facts:1. Unemployment Benefit claimants in London as at June 2001 stood at 151,0002. Institute of Employment expects marginal growth in employment as economy slows down3. Unemployment in London expected to rise to 190,000 in 2002, with manufacturing, financial services and IT worst hit4. Between 10,000 and 30,000 job losses forecast in the City in 2002
Reviews / Votes
"An extremely useful book."The Evening StandardMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
556 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-273-65934-1 (9780273659341)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Tim Gough graduated from Exeter University in 1998, and now works as a regulatory consultant for Deloitte & Touche.
Content
Section 1The basicsApproaches to jobhunting in LondonState of the job market 2002/2003Recruitment agencies vs direct applications Jobhunting tips: - Brilliant CV - Brilliant Interview - Brilliant Interview Questions - Brilliant Psychometric TestsNegotiating on pay and conditionsSkilling yourself for the job you wantDramatic career changes and career planning (Snap, Crackle and Brilliant Future)For new arrivals - a foreigners' guide to getting a job in London Section 2Recruitment Agency DirectoryWho they are, where they are, who they recruit for, what they want to see from you. Banking and finance IT Secretarial and Admin Media and Creative Engineering, Industrial and Scientific Medical and Healthcare Executive Section 3 Directory of other useful organizations Including: CV writers Image Consultants Careers advisors Training providers Professional bodies Goverment departments