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Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith on the Youth Guarantee

We outline the UK government’s Youth Guarantee, which is part of a £2.5 billion investment package to support nearly one million young people into work or training.

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Nine essential nursing interview questions for different bands and disciplines

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According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), there are more than 758,000 nurses, midwives and nursing associates registered in the UK, across multiple salary bands and sectors. This article explores what questions you should be asking to find the best nurses for your team.

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How to ask and respond to common project manager interview questions

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Looking for a project manager to take your business forward? Or are you looking for a role in project management? We outline some of the common interview questions associated with project manager roles and how to respond to them as a jobseeker.

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The second interview: is it essential at present?

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Second interviews are a great way to gain deeper insight into a potential employee, minimising the risk of hiring the wrong person. But, in a time when the job market is so fast-paced and candidate-driven – should you take the time to conduct a second interview and risk missing out on a top candidate to your competitors?

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Five common mistakes interviewers should avoid

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Interviewing is something which all managers do throughout their career, but it’s a skill which is rarely taught or coached. To support you, here are five common mistakes you should avoid when interviewing candidates.

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Top 10 competency-based interview questions to find the best candidate

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Searching for the perfect candidate? Here are ten competency-based questions to consider when running your next interview.

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Interview tips for employers: Hire the right candidate

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Are you conducting an interview in the near future? Not sure how to interview people? Use our top tips on interviewing candidates to get the most out of your time with the applicant.

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Job interview presentation tips

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The interview presentation is becoming more common in the hiring process. It gives employers a better overview of your general aptitude and provides you with an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. But how should you prepare for an interview presentation? What should you include? What if it goes wrong?

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Job offer letter template

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A template which you can use to compose an offer letter to prospective employees.

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