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How to become a Project Manager

Learn how to become a project manager. Find out everything you need to know, including the required qualifications, key responsibilities and earning potential.

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The Truth - Government Careers Are A Challenge, But Actually Rewarding

By Rod McMillan

Government Careers sometimes get a bad rep - but they can mean everything from espionage to recycling, and have other benefits in flexibility, security and purpose. Find out why a job in government might be the right fit for you.

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Top 10 weirdest jobs

By Monster Contributor

Forget the wacky titles that HR teams come up with to make jobs sound more interesting. Our top 10 strange jobs are genuinely odd, outrageous and mystifying. Discover wonderful and unusual careers from around the world – from NASA labs to Japanese train stations, South American streets to Finnish hotel rooms. Our selection of weird jobs sees ...

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Jobs that let you travel the world

By Monster Contributor

If you’ve always fancied upping sticks and setting off around the world to seek new and exciting adventures in far-flung places, then jobs which involve travelling could be the answer. Learning new skills, seeing new places and meeting fascinating people can become a reality when you choose an international profession. From Far Eastern teaching ...

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How to Secure a Rewarding Career in Children's Services

By Rod McMillan

In the dynamic landscape of child and youth care, opportunities are on the rise, with a growing demand for dedicated professionals. This article delves into the heart of the matter, shedding light on the roles experiencing surges in demand, from Child Protection Officers to Youth Workers. While challenges in the sector are acknowledged, such as hig...

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How to Become an Accommodation Warden

By Rod McMillan

Learn how to become an Accommodation Warden with our comprehensive guide. Find out about the relevant courses, apprenticeships, work experience, skills and knowledge required to get into this role. Discover the day-to-day tasks, working environment, career path, and progression opportunities available to you. Register on Monster and search for job ...

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Why Choose a Career in Social Care?

By Rod McMillan

Why Choose a Career in Social Care? Discover a fulfilling career path in the UK that offers more than just a paycheck. From diverse roles like care workers and therapists to invaluable transferable skills, social care provides unparalleled emotional rewards. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career switch, learn how you can make a t...

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How To Secure Your Future: Council Jobs Offer More Than Just a Paycheck

By Rod McMillan

Considering a career change? Discover why council jobs offer more than just a stable income. Benefit from excellent work-life balance, diverse roles, and the chance to make a real impact in your community. Don't just earn; thrive and contribute. Learn more here.

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What qualifications are important in HR?

By Monster Contributor

If you want a long and prosperous career in HR, gaining the right the qualifications that employers are looking for is vital for your CV. Employers love an ambitious candidate, especially one who shows initiative to develop their skills independently. Depending on the individual requirements of the organisation, some entry level positions such a...

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The Remote Jobs You Can Do Anywhere in the World

By Monster Contributor

If you’re someone that loves to travel, a full-time desk job can get in the way. But times are changing, and there are now certain jobs you can do remotely – meaning you can explore the globe without quitting your job. With recent research revealing that 50% of people are leaving their jobs to travel, employers are getting on board with letting mor...

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What benefits do I get working in the Armed Forces?

By Monster Contributor

In association with There are lots of benefits tied in with working for the British Armed Forces that help to make a career with the military more enticing than the average civilian job. 30 days Annual Leave The Armed Forces offer a generous holiday package and when you are stationed overseas you could be given extra leave on top of your...

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10 Jobs for Teens in the UK

By Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

As a teenager, you may be at a point in your life where you want more than your weekly pocket money. If you are, this may be the perfect time to start looking for a part-time job. While there are plenty of jobs for teens right here on Monster, you'll first need to figure out how you'll fit the job around your school schedule and personal life. W...

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Top tips for working in the UK

By Monster Contributor

If you're planning to work in the UK, you need a visa. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the UK's points-based system for immigration, including which visa to apply for, language requirements, family ties, national insurance, and more. It also provides advice for foreign students and graduates and suggests finding a ...

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Help! I need a job...but don't have experience

By Monster Contributor

We’ve all been there. You’re looking for your first job and to get it you need to have some experience - but how do you get experience if you haven’t got a job? It’s a classic catch 22. In fact, one of the most frequently asked questions from first time job seekers is how do I apply for a job when I haven’t got experience of working? Well, the g...

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What jobs can I do with my degree?

By Monster Contributor

The much awaited graduation has occurred and now you've got hold of your hard-earned degree, the world is your oyster - in theory... The good news is that unless you plan to enter law, medicine, science or architecture, most occupations don't really need a specific degree - it's all about skills, aptitude, personality and enthusiasm. Your int...

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Career Paths - The Traditional Route

By Monster Contributor

In the majority of office-based or administrative-type jobs, the traditional route can involve starting as an office assistant and progressing through the hierarchy to more specialised and responsible positions. Sometimes a graduate route presents a fast-track option, but even these options are likely to include a period gaining practical experienc...

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Jobs that won't exist in the future

By Monster Contributor

The field of robotics promises to be the most profoundly advancing technological transformation since the industrial revolution. The automotive industry has used robots for decades, but experts now predict an increase in robotic deployment is imminent. Despite being employed in many different industries, many don’t realise just how affected they mi...

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Careers In Foster Care

By Amanda Baldwin

Foster Care is an extremely rewarding career, however, you don’t necessarily have to become a foster parent to be a part of it. This is because there are many different career avenues within foster care. All work towards the main goal, which is to find safe, loving homes for vulnerable children. As a result joining a children’s services industry ma...

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How to Get a Job in Advertising with No Experience

By Monster Contributor

It’s true that candidates with little to no experience in advertising face a lot of competition to get a job at an established advertising agency. Although this might be your ultimate aim, when it comes to how to get a job in advertising with no experience, there is no need to only apply for jobs with agencies. Other options that offer a route into...

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What Are the Common Retail Jobs Career Paths?

By Monster Contributor

A career in retail is not just for the shopaholics among us - although the prospect of receiving staff discounts off our favourite brands is enough to woo many candidates. The retail jobs industry takes people from a wide range of backgrounds and all stages of education. So whether you have just taken your GCSEs or have recently graduated with a...

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What Jobs Perks and Benefits Can You Get in Different Jobs?

By Monster Contributor

There are job perks connected to almost any job you care to mention. Jobs with benefits come in a bewildering variety, and these rewards can not only improve the quality of your work-life but also add real financial value to your basic salary. In most cases perks of the job are either stipulated in your terms of employment or come as part of your c...

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How To Choose a Career and Explore Career Ideas After Graduation

By Venus Gentile, Monster Contributor

Searching for a job after graduating from university can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking. You'll need discipline, courage, and self-motivation to find a career path that is truly right for you. But chances are, you already have these qualities; you spent years studying, writing, researching, and taking exams, and now you've reached an epic miles...

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Women in the Workforce after the Pandemic: The She-cession is Real

By Rod McMillan

The pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. Our latest infographic from our “Future of Work” research series shares research from workers with employer insights to give an overview. Our research has revealed that the covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women’s careers. Lacking adequate social and emp...

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Jobs For The Boys?

By Rod McMillan

Only 13% of workers in the Logistics Industry are women. With over 50,000 open vacancies the Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery industry is still hiring but is also fighting the perception that many of these jobs are traditionally ‘male’ jobs. That Gender imbalance is a clear opportunity for a sector that, even with extended furlough an...

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Do Women Make Better HGV Drivers?

By Rod McMillan

Women take only 8.6% of HGV licence tests: but their pass rate is consistently higher. With over 50,000 open vacancies the Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery industry is still hiring but is also fighting the perception that many of these jobs are traditionally ‘male’ jobs. Only 13% of workers in the Logistics Industry are women. That gende...

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Five Driving Jobs and How to Get Them

By Rod McMillan

Keeping the Nation Moving Whether you are delivering a take-away to someone sheltering, dropping off online shopping, helping people get to work or distributing essential food, goods in bulk - demand is growing for these roles, and they are performing an essential service in keeping the country moving. There are roles to suit different levels o...

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Why Work in Warehousing and Logistics?

By Rod McMillan

Why Work in Warehousing & Logistics? “A warehouse is a company’s lifeline, its supply centre and where goods are moved,” It’s a big job, a job that probably isn’t appreciated by most -- except those who do it.” - Cory Lynch, CEO of TPS Warehouses make the world work! If you ordered something online, it was probably going through a warehou...

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How to Become a Forklift Driver

By Rod McMillan

Forklift Drivers are the hidden heroes of the modern world! Why should I become a Forklift Driver? The chair you are sitting in, the device you are reading this on, the clothes you are wearing, the food you had for breakfast: At some point, on their journey to reach you, they were moved by forklift. Wherever physical goods are being moved...

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Graduate Job Search Tips

By Jamie Thork, Monster contributor

If you are in your last year of university, well done! You made it through all the lectures, exams, papers, and projects. Now it's time to start your graduate job search and enter the working world. You may have noticed things look a bit, er, different than how you envisioned them a few years ago. Don't panic if you're struggling to find a job a...

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What to do if you didn't get the A level results you wanted

By Monster Contributor

Didn’t ace your A-Levels – no problem! A-Level results day is upon us. And while some will be celebrating, for some whose results are less than expected it can feel like a crushing disappointment, but there’s actually a whole host of options on the table for those who don’t get what they were hoping for. Here’s a few examples of what yo...

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Top 25 Companies Hiring on Monster

By Monster Contributor

According to a recent Monster survey, three in four employees (75%) have had a job where they didn’t feel they were a good fit for the company. It's hard to get up every day and go to work when you and your job aren't a good fit. Maybe that's why one third of you told us you want a new job this year. We're here to help. Every week we create the ...

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Working from Home: The Potential Impact | monster.co.uk

By Monster Contributor

It’s well-known that the number of people working from home, both in the UK and globally, is on the rise. There are many touted benefits to working from home, but the focus here almost always lies on boosting employee productivity and the economy. A recent report By Lenovo and Cebr stated that if 57% of the UK workforce were to spend the time they ...

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How to Successfully Make a Career Change

By Monster Contributor

Whether you’re unhappy in your chosen profession or you’re considering a career change after a long time in a particular field or role, changing career can feel daunting. But there are three guiding principles that can help you plan a route to the career you dream of, and make a successful switch, no matter what your age or experience. The fi...

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How to Identify Your Transferable Skills for a Career Change

By Monster Contributor

If you’re dreaming about a career change, there’s a major false barrier to watch out for and it’s this: Making a change will waste years of experience and know-how and render your existing skills redundant. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Whatever your background and experience, you will have developed some valuable skills that have...

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Tech Growth - Three Sectors to Watch

By Monster Contributor

The UK leads the march when it comes to digital innovation, output and growth; according to tech commentators it is now the digital capital of Europe. In 2016, UK digital tech investment reached a staggering £6.8 billion[i] and it is estimated that there are currently around 1.64 million digital tech jobs up for grabs, despite the looming uncertain...

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Monster Interview with Matt Becker, Chief Engineer at Aston Martin

By Monster Contributor

Monster spoke to Matt Becker, Chief Engineer at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. We asked him 10 questions in 10 minutes all about his Engineering career so far and what advice he would give to someone looking to start their career in Engineering. Q: So, how did you get into all this? A: My father was quite senior at Lotus for many years so I grew...

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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs That You Don't Need a Degree For

By Monster Contributor

Don’t have the time or money to get a BA? If spending years in further education doesn’t sound appealing to you, there are other options available. A third of students regret going to university, listing reasons of debt and lack of jobs as the cause. The truth is, you don’t necessarily need years and years of studying to get well paid jobs. Seve...

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What job would your favourite characters in Game of Thrones do today?

By Monster Contributor

Game of Thrones seasons are too short. If only the show could be on every night. On normal TV. Better yet, imagine the characters in Game of Thrones were real. Would Jon Snow hog the Lat Machine at the gym? Would you see Sansa Stark face-deep in chips and curry sauce on Saturday night? Or play five-a-side with Tormund Giantsbane? And while we’re at...

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Future jobs: Discover the Top 10 jobs in demand for the next 10 years

By Monster Contributor

Choosing your uni subjects or wondering how safe your job is? Innovation experts Nesta just published a report which reveals the most in-demand jobs in 2030. Revealing the skills and experience recruiters will look for now – and in the future. Considering factors such as automation, urbanization and an older population, it paints a picture of...

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Seven jobs that will exist in the future

By Monster Contributor

Want to prepare for jobs in the future? These job titles don’t exist yet but technology is taking us there – fast. From roles you might already know and which are sure to emerge soon (Drone Pilots), to the wacky and wonderful (Mars HR Rep), these futuristic jobs might just give you new some career ideas. So, strap yourself in and explore the ...

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Why Choose a Career in Marketing?

By Monster Contributor

Marketing is one of the most popular career destinations for newly qualified graduates. And it is easy to see why. Marketers are the people who make us Just do it, entice us to get the London look and Turn it to 30°. Marketing is concerned with identifying consumer demand relative to a product or service and developing ways in which consumers can p...

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Accountant Job Description

By Monster Contributor

Accountancy is a profession which quite literally runs the whole world of business and commerce and underpins any form of monetary transaction. Because all financial transactions need to be accounted for and reported, the profession takes many forms. Moreover it is an occupation which is almost recession proof. If you decide to practice accounta...

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How to become an actor?

By Monster

Have you ever imagined yourself as Jack Sparrow on the movie screen or as Shakespeare's Macbeth on the theatrical stage? If you enjoy being under the spotlight or love taking on different roles in school plays, acting might just be the right profession for you! THE UNDERDOG Making it to the big screen can be a difficult journey, especially to actor...

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10 To-Dos Before You Move for Work

By Monster Contributor

Whether it's on your own or for a specific job offer, you need to move for your career. The idea can be exciting yet frightening and overwhelming at the same time. What do you do first? How do you make sure you get everything done and ensure your move is as hassle-free as possible? According to Diane Wirtz, a Realtor with Realty Executives Boston W...

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How to become a pilot

By Monster Contributor

What kind of personality do I need to become a pilot? If you absolutely love flying and the feeling of being up in the air, becoming a pilot may be the perfect career path for you. It may take time and effort to reach this position, but it's worth it once you experience the freedom and excitement of being in the air. It's true that being a pilot ca...

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What should I choose as my first job?

By Monster Contributor

The job market is a wide world of opportunities and challenges, ready and waiting for you to make your mark. The first thing is work out what you would like to do, based on your interests and skills. Make positive decisions, and don't take the first job that comes your way if it doesn't suit you. Chop and change Don't worry that you are commi...

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Job Profile: Advertising Creative

By Monster Contributor

They're all around us, everywhere we look, selling everything from shoes to holidays to whole new ways of thinking. Whether they're on television, on the internet or on the side of a bus, we see advertisements all the time – they may be the most ubiquitous art form in the world. But unlike films or songs, we seldom think about the people who cre...

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Job Profile: Video Game Tester

By Monster Contributor

Working for your favourite games company, sitting around and playing video games all day – and getting paid for it! It sounds like the perfect job, right? Of course, there's a lot more to being a video game tester than just playing video games. If you're interested in this career, you'll need to know a little more about it. What It Takes ...

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Job Profile: Roller Coaster Designer

By Monster Contributor

When you're in the middle of a thrilling ride on your favourite roller coaster, do you ever let your mind drift to the people who design these amazing structures for a living? Probably not; you're more likely to be thinking about the view, getting ready for the next turn or – if you're unlucky – regretting you had quite such a big lunch. But onc...

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What qualifications are important in Marketing?

By Monster Contributor

Now that you have identified marketing as the career for you, all you need to do now is ensure that you have the right requirements that employers are looking for. Entry level qualifications for marketing executives vary from company to company. However, large employers will typically prefer candidates with a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree...

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What are the common Marketing career paths?

By Monster Contributor

If you have never worked in marketing-related position before now or are fresh out of university looking for your first job you will want to know what sort of roles to be looking out for in the situations vacant pages of your local newspaper or online job site. So here are a few ideas to help you narrow your job search. Most people start their mark...

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Why would I want to work for a large energy company?

By Monster Contributor

in association with Energy companies form the bedrock of our society. Providing the basics in power can be exciting and provide a varied range of jobs, from working on the rigs to the support services work. What is the Energy Sector? The energy sector is the total of all of the industries involved in the production and sale of energy. Modern soci...

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Why would I want to work in the Film industry?

By Monster Contributor

The UK film industry has undergone so many trials and tribulations in recent years that many liken it to being a star in its very own soap opera. One minute the industry is basking in the glory of yesteryear with the release of a world-wide blockbuster, whilst the next critics are busily predicting its demise and veritable implosion. Whichever your...

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Job Description: Graphic Designer

By Monster Contributor

Graphic Designers work within the graphic design and graphic arts industries such as advertising and design agencies. Everything that is seen on posters, adverts, brochures, signage, brochures and websites (and countless more images) has been created by a graphic designer. Typically, graphic designers work with Art Directors who interpret the needs...

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Job Description: Bank Manager

By Monster Contributor

As well as managing his allocated branch, a bank manager is also one of the lynchpins of the local business community. In effect you are the head of a financial business (your branch) with all the responsibilities of a businessman such as making profits, maintaining efficiency and serving your customers (that’s both businesses and account holding ...

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Job Description: Technical Support

By Monster Contributor

There are many kinds of technical support, but essentially, you’ll be providing technical assistance and training to customers over a wide range of technical issues and disciplines. In providing assistance to users of technology products such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, software products etc., you’ll need to be a good communicator a...

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Job Description: Bank Cashier

By Monster Contributor

Take a walk into any high street financial institution such as a bank, building society or foreign exchange office and you’ll find a cashier. The bank cashier fulfils a specific role which is to serve the bank’s customers with their daily money requirements. This includes taking in credit slips, cashing cheques (all of which has to be added up and ...

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Find your "one in the sun"

By Monster Contributor

If staring out of your window at, yet another, bleak Tuesday afternoon in the UK is starting to get you down - don't worry, we've put together some brilliant jobs in the very best locations around Australia so you can enjoy your job and then be spoiled rotten by the environment around you. 1. First up we have a job that merges a great locatio...

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So, you want a job in Retail?

By Monster Contributor

The Retail industry is made up of multiple departments that work on new campaigns and projects in a close-knit fashion. It can be a great place to expand on current skills you may possess or learn new ones because of its cross-functional nature. Opportunities for both part and full time work exist, making it a very flexible and dynamic place to ei...

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Job Description: Team Secretary

By Monster Contributor

Unlike the Personal Assistant as a team secretary you'll be looking after an entire group of people rather than one or two executive staff. This means you’ll have all the same secretarial skills and organisational abilities but be working with a team of people and working more predictable hours. Which role you prefer is purely a question of how y...

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So, you want a job in Admin?

By Monster Contributor

You hear of plenty of people working in or applying for a career in administration. Ever wondered what this actually entails? Every organisation is made up of departmental functions that help bring the company's values and goals to fruition. In an administration role you work as the champion behind the scenes. Depending on which area you g...

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Job Description: Personal Assistant

By Monster Contributor

There are lots of specific types of secretarial role, supporting a whole range of people in companies and organisations. One of those most easily identifiable types of secretarial role is the personal assistant (PA) or personal/private secretary. These are the classic ‘executive secretaries’ who arrange the daily working lives of senior manageri...

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Job Description: Record Management Clerk

By Monster Contributor

As you would expect, adminsitration covers a wide ranging number of information handling disciplines. Ultimately, in whatever role you choose, you are providing the administrative support that enables specialised workers to function effectively. One such role is a highly specialised function called records management. A records management clerk ...

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Job Description: Buyer

By Monster Contributor

The buying role in a top high street brand is considered to be glamorous and well-paid. Good buyers can often make a great deal of money and enjoy a reputation within the industry they work. As a buyer, your roles will be varied, but typically you will concentrate on finding and purchasing the lines of products; such as clothing, that are hopefull...

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Job Description: Retail Store Assistant

By Monster Contributor

There are plenty of roles to be had in fashion retailing for people that understand and enjoy fashion and have personable skills, as well as enthusiasm. The shop assistant can be found in all sizes of organisation, from well known high street chains to small independent shops and elite fashion brands. As a store assistant, you’ll spend lots of tim...

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Job Description: Department Manager

By Monster Contributor

A department manager in the retail industry, is a considerably responsible position and one which requires you to have a wide variety of skills. You’ll need to be a marketing and HR person, a PR person and a sales person all wrapped up with great communication skills and the ability to motivate and excite your store personnel. Depending on the si...

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Job Description: Retail Merchandiser

By Monster Contributor

Merchandising is a quaint, old fashioned-sounding word, but in the fast moving world of high street retailing, from clothes and food to laptops and TVs, the merchandiser plays a key role in making products attractive to buyers – and sellers. As a merchanidiser you’ll be responsible for creatively and calculatedly deciding which products to stock, w...

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Job Description: Regional Sales Manager

By Monster Contributor

The next step up for any experienced sales manager who has proved their abilities within a company is to look at taking on more responsibilities, perhaps over a wider area or region. This is the Regional Manager and as such you’ll be given overall responsibility for the leadership and management of a whole region’s sales activity. Whether thi...

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Job Description: Sales Director

By Monster Contributor

As a Sales Director you are now on the board of your particular company and are responsible for its overall strategy along with the Chairman, Chief Executive, Directors and Non-executive Directors. As such you have considerable responsibility for the performance of your company’s sales and its standing in the marketplace. Much of your sales k...

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Job Description: Sales Executive

By Monster Contributor

There are countless opportunities for sales people in all industry sectors who are required to sell their company’s goods and services, either to other business people - business to business (B2B) or to the public at large - business to consumer (B2C). Good sales people tend to be instinctive and outgoing and can make huge rewards when linked to...

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Job Description: Sales Manager

By Monster Contributor

The Sales Manager is someone who has started out in some form of sales role, such as a sales executive, and been promoted to a primary management level – as opposed to supervisor, for example. He is someone who knows how sales works and has decided to move, or has been asked, to move into a management role rather than someone who has come into t...

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Job Description: Market Research

By Monster Contributor

Market Research is all about collecting and analysing trends and patterns for producers to make projections. In short, it’s all about working with accurate data that you have collected. With this data, you'll plan, implement, control, analyse and report on market trends. This data could be about consumer buying patterns, for example, mixing a...

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Job Description: Marketing Communications

By Monster Contributor

The phrase Marketing Communications is a wide cover-all title for a whole range of roles. Essentially, this can cover the more traditional activities such as trade and consumer PR and client relations, advertising, internal communications (within a company, such as a newsletter) or the whole business of managing a social media campaign using Twitte...

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Job Description: Direct Marketing

By Monster Contributor

Where advertising is about selling an ‘idea’, Direct Marketing really is about selling the actual product – as many as possible, as quickly as possible. It’s inextricably linked to sales promotions and special offers, mailers, loyalty schemes – the whole business of directly targeting the consumer and getting them to purchase. As such, Direct...

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Job Description: Marketing Manager

By Monster Contributor

As a Marketing Manager you’ll have moved up from marketing executive and be expected to help set the marketing style and direction for the company in line with its business and marketing objectives. You’ll be developing marketing strategies with your colleagues and then directing your department accordingly. It is down to you as marketing manage...

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Marketing Director Job Description

By Monster Contributor

As a Marketing Director you'll perform a more strategic role than the Marketing Manager and are more likely to be responsible for a company rather than a department. The role calls for a mix of marketing, marketing communications and sales, and your acquired experience is what will win you the executive position. A good marketing executive will ...

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Job Description: Financial Analyst

By Monster Contributor

If you're looking for a career in finance that crosses between all disciplines – maths, accountancy, economics etc – and which gives you scope for high earnings plus real kudos, then you might want to consider being a Financial Analyst. A financial analyst researches macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions along with company fundamentals to m...

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Job Description: Web Designer

By Monster Contributor

As a Web Designer or Web Developer you’ll be responsible for the overall design, layout and coding of a website. It’s a part-creative, part technical role and you’ll be heavily involved with the both the technical and graphical aspects of a website. How the site works and how it looks – and making sure it performs its functions well is what you ...

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Job Description: Systems Administrator

By Monster Contributor

There are many types and levels of System Administrators but at its most basic you will be responsible for the crucial job of maintaining the computer systems of a company. Server management features heavily in your role, and you’ll be responsible for helping install, maintain and upgrading servers as the company requires. Naturally, getting this w...

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Job Description: Computer Programmer

By Monster Contributor

As a computer programmer you will be actively employed writing the step by step instructions that direct computers to process information. As such, the program you write will be guided by what your company needs and what your employers want to input into their system. It does not matter whether you are doing an accounting, a science or an adminis...

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Data Analyst Job Description

By Monster Contributor

Data Analysis is the art of collecting and analysing data so that a company or companies can use said data to perfect their marketing, insurance, political and/or business practices. The data analyst is a highly trained professional who performs the analysis, running various mathematical calculations to determine how the data samples might best be ...

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How to set up an art portfolio

By Monster Contributor

If you’re a designer or artist and you’re looking for your first job, you may be wondering: ‘Do I need a Portfolio or a CV? You may even be wondering what the difference is between the two. As designer or artist, more than any other profession, your talent is there to be looked at. The whole industry that you want to work in is about style, tech...

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A guide to working in the City of London

By Monster Contributor

Jobs in the City of London | Pictures of the City of London | All Jobs in London London 's population has been growing exponentially but even faster, has been the growth in earnings and productivity. And nowhere is this plainer to see than The City. Despite the fact that less than 10,000 people actually live here, The City's workforce is 300,000...

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Five popular freelance roles - Part One

By Monster Contributor

Being a freelancer in any industry confers a sense of freedom upon you – and to some extent, you are your own boss. Even better, when your particular industry is busy and you are in demand, you can see you earnings rise quite dramatically. There are downsides of course; you’ll not be paid for sick leave or holidays and if work drops off, so will...

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How to become a manager

By Monster Contributor

"With great power comes great responsibility." No one seems to know where this famous quote originates from – but whether it was first said by Voltaire or Spider-Man's Uncle Ben, it's definitely true where becoming a manager is concerned. There are plenty of pluses to taking that next step up the career ladder, though – and we're not just talking a...

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Should I work part-time, temporary or permanent?

By Monster Contributor

In today's society there is an increasing trend of people opting out of the traditional full-time working schedule and choosing flexible working patterns instead. Most employers are open to the idea of flexible working even if they don't currently offer it as an option to employees. So what are the options available, what do they mean and how do...

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What jobs are there in the Department for Transport?

By Monster Contributor

Since its creation in 2002 the Department for Transport (DfT) has been charged with the task of developing a safe, reliable and sustainable transport system. With significant investment being made in improving the UK’s current infrastructure and preparations already underway to accommodate future demand and increased capacity, the DfT’s brief is a ...

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What do I need to know before starting an Armed Forces career?

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In association with Once you decide to talk to a recruiter, you should arm yourself with as much information as possible, develop some idea of what you want, and know the questions that you want answered. In general, your questions should help you: Understand eligibility and military life Pick the right Service for you Understan...

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What can I do once my Armed Forces career is over?

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In association with Making the transition from a military to civilian career can be a daunting experience, with many ex-service men and women unsure as to what their next career move can be. But a career in the armed forces will provide you with a wide range of skills and abilities that can be readily transferred to a number of other vo...

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What qualifications are important to get into the Armed Forces?

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In association with There are two main routes of entry into the armed services – direct from school, university or civilian employment or by promotion from the ranks. Whichever route you take and no matter what branch of the armed forces you are going into, the entry qualifications needed are the same. All three forces recruit g...

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Why would I want to work in the Armed Forces?

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In association with At its peak during the turn of the twentieth century the British Empire covered one-fifth of the world’s surface and the Royal Family sat as the Head of State for no less than a quarter of the world’s population. Britain may no longer rules the waves like she once did but, she still plays a major role on an internati...

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What qualifications are important to get into the Emergency Services?

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Regardless of whether you have a degree or not, or even if you need a degree or not your studying days are far from over – especially if you have designs on making your way to the top of your career. Neither police officers, firefighters or paramedics need a university degree to kick start their careers but as we shall see, having one could prove a...

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Why would I want to work in the Emergency Services?

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There are around 145,000 police officers in the UK, 50,000 fire and rescue personnel and around 17,000 qualified paramedics and ambulance staff currently employed in the emergency services. In addition to being renowned for its high standard of training and professional development, this is a career where no two days are the same. When we talk o...

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What jobs are there in the Department for Work and Pensions?

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The Department for Work & Pensions is the single largest department in the UK, responsible for over 20 million people and central to the government’s position on welfare and pension reform. Formed in 2001 from the merger of the employment part of the Department for Education & Employment and the Department of Social Security the Department for W...

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How can I make a long-term Marketing career plan?

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The face of the marketing industry has changed dramatically since the 1990s. And although we cannot determine what the industry will look like in the future with any degree of absolute certainty, we can at least recognise the changes that are happening in the here and now that are likely to have a greater impact on how marketing will operate as we ...

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What attributes make a good Marketing manager?

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Just like the conductor who controls the orchestra, managers are responsible for ensuring that every single member of their team – regardless of whether you are managing a team of 2 or 200 people – is working in cohesion with each other towards achieving the same outcome. As with conductors, managers take the plaudits when the orchestra plays we...

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What can my next Marketing move be?

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So far your marketing career is going well, so well in fact that you quite fancy the idea of becoming a corporate junkie and start ascending the proverbial career ladder. But what options are available to you, what can your next career move be, the one after that, and the next one after that? As you found when you underwent the selection proc...

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Is Marketing the right industry for me?

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We each spend around 100,000 hours doing our jobs during the course of our working lives. That’s a lot of hours in anyone’s book but, imagine spending all that time doing a job you didn’t enjoy? As we get older our sense of fashion changes, the music we once laughed at our parents for listening too soon finds its way onto our iPod, and we start say...

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Is Retail the right industry for me?

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The days when a job was for life are long gone as are the days when everyone worked in the same field throughout their working lives. So if you have been working in the retail industry for a few years and are considering your next career move, you need to make sure you are working in the right place doing the job which is right for you. Whether...

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Why would I want to move from the public to the private sector?

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The private sector is a very different beast to the public sector, with a different focus on how they interact with clients, customers, suppliers and their staff. If you are thinking of switching from the public sector to the private then the usual considerations of pay, job location, the fit with your career goals and the reputation of the pote...

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What does it take to be a contract worker?

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Moving from one short term contract to another can be an ideal way of preventing career boredom whilst earning good money. By working as a contractor, you can experience a wider range of opportunities and acquire a broader range of transferable skills to use to your advantage. You'll have a degree of real control over when and where you work,...

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Why would I want to work in HR?

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The HR (Human Resources) industry has undergone a significant transformation and long gone are the days when it was thought to play little more than an administrative function within a business. A career in HR brings with it multiple opportunities for variety and career progression. With organisations becoming increasingly aware of the need to a...

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What are the common HR career paths?

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The role of a HR professional can vary depending on the size of the organisation. the bigger the company you work for, the more employees they will have and the larger the HR function needs to be to operate effectively. All types of organisations recruit HR professionals, from multi-national corporations employing thousands of workers to smaller...

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Should I move internally or externally to a new HR job?

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There are times during all of our careers when we find ourselves deliberating whether to stay with our current employer or start afresh elsewhere. Sometimes we outgrow the job we are in, other times we may feel that we have done as much as we can in the organisation we are with. Either way, the decision to stay or leave is often a tricky one and wi...

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What can my next HR move be?

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The HR industry is constantly changing, evolving and demanding. New employment legislation can sometimes turn what was previously accepted as OK entirely on its head. Or one minute you could be sifting through a dozen job applications, the next you may be swamped by hundreds more for another job. In fact, a new shop on a former Woolworth's site rec...

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Is IT the right industry for me?

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Do you envisage that your long term career will be in IT, or do have dreams of spreading your wings and working in an entirely different field? Recognising whether the IT industry is right for you is a simple question of motivation. Does your job and the sector in which you work make you want to get out of bed in the morning to see what the day ...

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A guide to working in South West London

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Jobs in South West London | Pictures of South West London | All Jobs in London The South West area of London is one of the most diverse parts of the capital encompassing Westminster , Kensington and Chelsea , Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Richmond upon Thames, Wandsworth, and Merton. With over 1.3 million workers employed in around 95,000 busi...

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A guide to working in North London

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Jobs in North London | Pictures of North London | All Jobs in London With a population of over 1 million people and a workforce of some 300,000, North London is a key cog in the capital's economic wheel and one that has been primed for urban regeneration, primarily so as to halt the gap that is growing between a population that is projected to g...

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A guide to working in West London

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Jobs in West London | Pictures of West London | All Jobs in London West London is one of the most economically active areas of London with a vibrant local economy where blue-chip international conglomerates sit comfortably alongside a mix of urban and suburban residential communities. Strategically located between Heathrow Airport and Central Lo...

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A guide to working in North West London

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Jobs in North West London | Pictures of North West London | All Jobs in London Each one of the capital's main regions is individually larger than many major cities elsewhere in Europe . And the London economy contributes around 17 percent of the UK's total GDP and is comparable in size to that of Belgium, Sweden and even Russia. Which is good...

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A guide to living in the City of London

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Jobs in the City of London | All Jobs in London With thirty-times more people working in The City than actually live there, you will be forgiven for jumping to the conclusion that the district feels more like a ghost town when the clock strikes 5 and the suits make their way home. But you would be wrong. Although this may not be the life...

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A guide to living in South West London

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Jobs in South West London | Pictures of South West London | All Jobs in London Located on the south side of the River Thames is the SW district of London. Home to some of the most exclusive and expensive residential addresses in the country and boasting some of the best shopping and leisure offerings in the capital, South West London is perfectl...

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A guide to living in West London

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Jobs in West London | Pictures of West London | All Jobs in London West London has a thriving economy and an equally vibrant environment in which to live and work. Home to 1.47 million people, the district is a dynamic mix of nationalities, cultures and ethnic backgrounds with over 25 per cent of its residents born outside the EU. Spurred by the ...

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A guide to living in East London

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Jobs in East London | Pictures of East London | All Jobs in London Against the backdrop of the biggest skyscrapers in the UK and a myriad of converted warehouses that now house London 's swelling masses, the renaissance of East London over the last twenty years is nothing short of staggering. Having dragged itself from the pit of economic des...

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A guide to living in North West London

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Jobs in North West London | Pictures of North West London | All Jobs in London Despite substantial urbanisation of the district throughout the twentieth century, many of the former villages and towns that once existing in their own right before becoming absorbed by the expanding London area, have retained some of their original charm and identit...