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• Job opportunities rise in January
  02/02/2012
  The number of new job positions being created across the UK rose in January, the latest Reed Job Index has revealed.
• Younger workers 'value training over pay'
  30/01/2012
  The country's younger workers deem training opportunities and the promise of a good work/life balance as more important then cash bonuses, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
• Volunteering 'can enhance a CV'
  30/01/2012
  People looking to enhance their CV may find that undertaking some voluntary work could help to make them more employable, it has been suggested.
• Soft skills 'can be more important than qualifications'
  27/01/2012
  Having so-called 'soft skills' in the workplace can be even more beneficial than an array of academic achievements, one specialist has explained.
• Attitude 'a big factor' in recruitment
  25/01/2012
  The attitude of a job candidate remains a major factor in them gaining employment or not, one expert has noted.
• Anonymous CV scheme 'a step closer'
  23/01/2012
  A new government scheme to ensure the nation's businesses only choose workers based on their skills and suitability for the job, rather than their social background, has taken a step closer after 100 major employers signed up to it.
• Flexible benefits 'important to staff'
  23/01/2012
  Recruitment candidates are increasingly seeking jobs which can offer them employee benefits, according to a new study by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
• Private sector pay rises 'the highest for 3 years'
  20/01/2012
  Pay rises among private sector employees are the highest for three years this month, according to the latest industry report.
• Psychometric testing 'a useful recruitment tool'
  18/01/2012
  Using psychometric testing to evaluate which candidates are suitable for a particular role is an effective method of recruiting new employees, one organisation has stated.
• Job hunting 'should be taken seriously'
  18/01/2012
  People on the hunt for a new job should treat the process of looking for the role like a job itself if they are to increase their chances of success, it has been advised.
• Older workers 'have great interpersonal skills'
  13/01/2012
  The interpersonal skills of older workers make them an excellent addition to a workplace environment, according to one expert.
• Work experience 'a vital asset' for graduate job applicants
  12/01/2012
  Having work experience is extremely important for candidates hoping to land jobs in the near future, according to one expert who has noted that a great academic career is no longer enough for some employers.
• UK staff 'some of the world's happiest'
  05/01/2012
  British workers are among the happiest and most satisfied in the world, according to a new study into worker satisfaction.
• Employee performance 'must be rewarded' in 2012
  04/01/2012
  It is important that the nation's employers recognise the important work being done by their staff and reward them appropriately in 2012 in order to maintain worker optimism, it has been claimed.
• A fifth of workers hope to change career in 2012
  04/01/2012
  As the nation's workers return to their posts this week, a fifth are planning to change their job or career path in the coming 12 months, a new report has found.