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calling all great salespeople OuTBOunD SaLES ExECuTIVE £17.5-£21K DOE. OTE Of £35K PER annuM
Local World is a Bristol-based, multimedia business that publishes some of Britain’s best local newspapers including; METRO, The Post, Western Daily Press, and the Bath Chronicle to name but a few. We are responsible for a large network of local websites for these brands and websites for these brands which are powered by Jobsite. We are looking for extremely self-motivated individuals, who love to sell and love to beat their targets. Working as part of a team of ten outbound business development consultants, your aim will be to secure new clients, by matching their needs to our portfolio of market-leading brands. With response data and online statistics, you really do have a market- leading proposition to sell. Previous experience in a sales role is essential. You’ll be used to generating your own leads and will be ruthlessly organised. You’ll be adept at building long-term relationships with key decision makers. We offer a range of attractive benefits including: 5 Weeks (pro-rata) holiday • Company pension available (after qualifying period) • Genuine career opportunities • Competitive bonus scheme • 3 Week Induction training & on-going development To apply, email your CV with covering letter to claire.gradwell@localworld.co.uk. Closing date is Thursday 26th September and a selection event will take place in Bristol on Thursday 3rd October 2013.
Your future is clear A career with the best performing water and sewerage Company in England and Wales has so much to offer. At Wessex Water we are passionate about customer service and providing water and sewerage services that exceed customer expectation. You could be part of a company that offers a defined contribution pension scheme and competitive holiday entitlement as well as a range of other benefits.
In-house Pensions Administrator
(1 year fixed term) • Bath • Part time 24 hours (Wednesday–Friday) • £19,563 - £26,283 pa (pro-rata) plus defined contribution pension scheme We are looking for a part time Administrator to assist and contribute to the delivery of a high quality pension and employee benefit administration service offering general advice and information to members and trustees. Demonstrating a high level of knowledge regarding defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes, you will be a highly motivated and customer service focused team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and prioritise. You will be numeric, accurate and computer literate, and ideally have knowledge of Profund, oPen and Openair. To advertise in
Honeytots Day Nursery
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at 21 - 23 Stokescorft Bristol, BS1 3PY, wants to employ
call Guy 0117 934 3062
Early Years Practitioners (Level 3 Childcare) for both Full-time and Part-time positions as soon as possible. Send CV to honeytotsdaynursery@yahoo.co.uk
To fill your vacancy call 0844 406 0268
Closing date: 4th October 2013 Wessex Water is an equal opportunities employer.
www.wessexwater.co.uk /careers
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or Hazel 0117 934 3657
For more details and to apply, please visit our recruitment site at www.wessexwater.co.uk/careers
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Always fancied yourself as one of Santa’s little helpers? Sometimes, in business, actions speak louder than words...
Royal Mail Christmas Casual Staff Pay Rates: £6.31 - £9.94ph (Dependent on shift) Bristol Mail Centre – Gloucester Road BS34 – Ref: X13/SW/BSMC Bristol Outhouse – Britannia Road BS34 – Ref: X13/SW/BSOH Start dates throughout Nov & Dec The Christmas period is always the busiest time of year for Royal Mail. To help us handle increased volumes of post, we need casual workers to take on key sorting roles that are central to getting all those Christmas cards and presents to the right addresses. It’s all about making sure that mail is processed properly and moved to the right place. This means sorting items by hand, bagging and labelling mail for its destination, and transferring mail between lorries, loading docks, containers, conveyor belts, trolleys and cages.
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Attention to detail and accuracy are important. You’ll also need to be punctual and reliable, able to multi task and have the stamina and strength to lift and carry mailbags and boxes weighing up to 11kg and to push containers weighing up to 250kg. So if you’re interested in flexible working patterns and earning a little extra for the festive season, apply at www.royalmail.com/xmasjobs and use the appropriate reference number. At Royal Mail we embrace equality and diversity and are proud to employ a rich and diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly women and people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. We are positive about disability and developing a disability friendly workplace. All applications are judged on merit.
Health Care Assistants Easton Community Children's Centre require:
Early Years Specialist
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£14,733 - £16,440 Reliable and energetic professional required to join our team. Minimum requirements: Level 3 Qualification, outstanding knowledge of the EYFS and two years' experience in an Early Years role. The role offers excellent conditions, generous leave, pension and a vibrant, culturally diverse setting. We are passionate about high quality early years provision Closing Date: 27/09/2013 Interviews: 4/10/2013 To apply, please e-mail enquiries@eastonccc.org.uk or call Naomi on 0117 9392550. ECCC is committed to inclusive & anti-discriminatory practice as a service provider & employer.
St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol
We are continuing to expand our Hospice at Home team which provides care to patients in their own homes and are looking for individuals with current or recent experience in hospital or palliative care to join us as Health Care Assistants. A NVQ 2 or QCF in social and health care is essential. For more details, please visit our website: www.stpetershospice.org.uk Registered Charity No: 269177
The place to buy and sell in Bristol www.thisisads.co.uk or call 0844 406 0261
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WHEN preparing for a mid-life career change, it’s often best to start by trying to understand how the world of work has changed since you began your working life. For those who started working many years ago, the world has changed drastically. Business has become ever more globalised, the local, national and international jobs markets have seen trends such as outsourcing and virtual workforces and of course, the recent global financial crisis continues to impact both individuals and organisations alike. We asked Simon North, career advice expert and founder of career change consultancy Position Ignition, for his advice for those looking for a change. He said: “The process of career change in our middle years can be overwhelming and confusing but it becomes a lot easier when broken down into different steps or stages.” Here are his practical takeaway tips on what to do for a successful mid-life career change: ● Think about it. Instead of rushing into a career change by trying to grab the first job you can find, take some time to get clear on what you want and plan how to get it. What type of career do you want and why? What might be the best channels for shifting to that field? ● Be realistic – and smart – about what your viable options are. The contracts for the kind of work you want may well now be more flexible
than they have been in the past. Part-time roles and short-term contracts are becoming more prevalent. ● Reconsider your boundaries. Do you need to earn the amount you think you need to? If you’ve paid off your mortgage and your children have flown the nest and finished their education, perhaps you don’t need as much as you did when you embarked upon your current career. If it turns out you can maintain your current lifestyle on less money perhaps you can commit to less hours in your next career, therefore widening the choice
of positions that match your criteria. ● Do your research. Once you know which career you want to move to, research everything about it, the people who succeed in such a profession and the types of organisation where you might find the position of your choice. Research can take any form from browsing the internet to work shadowing. ● Talk to your existing connections. Even when you’re aiming for a new career, old contacts can be of much value. You never know who might be
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able to give you vital information or who they might be able to introduce you to. ● New connections are of course also helpful, so attend networking events, conferences and seminars within your chosen new field to meet people who will help you in your goals and build your network. ● Think you haven’t had a job interview since you were 18? Think again. Even when we think we’re not being interviewed, we may well be. When was your last “conversation with a purpose” around your current
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Build a Great Future Currently based in Yate but moving to a brand new office in Portishead mid-2014, Persimmon Homes Severn Valley is part of Persimmon Plc, one of the UK’s leading house builders. Committed to the highest standards, our reputation is built on quality.
PA to MAnAging Director Temporary to cover maternity leave You will be required to bring attributes including excellent organisational and self-motivational skills. Responsibilities will include secretarial duties; HR, payroll and personnel support; fleet management organisation; dealing with insurance claims; health and safety for the office; as well as organising meetings and managing diaries. Experience at an executive level would be desirable. The ability to prioritise a demanding workload is important, not to mention strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Outlook. You would also be required to use our in-house system COINS and full training will be provided. You should be a confident and professional communicator with an excellent telephone manner.
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The Land Secretary will be responsible for providing support to the department, dealing with the administration of all appointments, correspondence, filing and board reports, as well as other secretarial and administrative duties. The Technical Secretary will be responsible for providing support to the Technical Director, Technical, Commercial and Buying Teams. This role is varied and includes production of reports, issue of tender information to subcontractors and consultants, as well as other secretarial and administrative duties.
Work with the UK’s No.1 £20 - £25 per hour Anglian Home Improvements, one of the UK’s No 1 Home Improvement Company’s currently has urgent vacancies in our Avonmouth depot.
Window and Door Installation teams Roof Trim Installers General Builders - with experience in the window and door industry
www.anglianjobsearch.co.uk
Hillarys have more than 40 years’ experience in the blinds and curtains market supporting our network of over 800 self-employed Advisors. Our Advisors enjoy the benefits of working at times to suit them along with the opportunity for high earnings. As an Advisor, you’ll provide expert advice, take measurements and install our range of products. You’ll receive full training at our award winning academy and on-going support for your business. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to deliver exceptional service. to apply visit hillarys.co.uk/advisor or call
0115 852 1175
Interested? Email your CV and current salary stating which position you are applying for to: claire.prewett@persimmonhomes.com or write to Claire Prewett, Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, Churchward House, Churchward Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 5NN.
www.persimmonjoBs.com
An equal opportunities employer.
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Call us today on: 01179 828 231 option 1 option 1 for further details on how to join this industry leading team.
Enjoy the flexibility of managing your own time as a Hillarys in-home Advisor.
These roles require self-motivated and well-organised individuals who can prioritise workload, and will be able to communicate at all levels, in a pleasant and professional manner with an excellent telephone manner. Ideally, knowledge of a technical or land background would be advantageous, but this is not essential. Strong PC skills are required including Word, Excel and Outlook, and you will also be required to use our in-house electronic data storage system; full training will be provided.
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Join the Bristol News and Media Team
Kellaway Building Supplies is one of the largest independent builders merchant in the west and we pride ourselves on our standard of customer service. We now require the following permanent staff:
Trading Coordinator £28,000 to £32,000 per annum plus monthly bonus and benefits. To direct and lead the strategic sales performance of the business to increase sales and margin in all business units and provide some administrative support to the Operations and Commercial Director. You will have: • A proactive approach and be highly driven to succeed • Proven sales record and the ability to strategically develop sales and margin performance • High attention to detail with good administrative and organisation skills
7 in10 job seekers would
Internal Sales Assistant
Customer Retention Advisor We are seeking a customer retention advisor to join our busy digital products customer service department based at our offices in Temple Way, Bristol. You will be the first point of call for all customer calls, handling client enquires, complaints, cancellations and those seeking general guidance. You must be able to empathise with the customer, get to the root of the enquiry and provide a solution that ensures we retain the customer. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of customer service skills, be able to turn negative situations into positive outcomes and have a clear, personable telephone manner.
£17,000 to £20,500 per annum plus monthly bonus and benefits. To build relationships with new and existing customers, driving sales within the branch, maximise branch performance by increasing turnover and margin through sales and related stock management, sales quotations, telephone sales. You will have: • Good customer service skills, sales skills and negotiation experience • Good telephone manner • Good administrative and communication skills
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Commercial Administrator £16,000 to £20,000 per annum plus monthly bonus and benefits. To provide administrative support to the company’s Commercial team including personnel and employment administration, Health and Safety Administration and Payroll processing. You will be: • Confidential • A good administrator and well organised • Experienced in payroll with some experience of employment and health and safety issues advantageous
in the local
media
Benefits include pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare scheme, childcare vouchers. The company is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to supporting career progression and personal development through learning opportunities. For more information or to apply please visit www.kellaway.co.uk/careers-and-jobs or email jobs@kellaway.co.uk. Closing date 30 September 2013.
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The successful candidate should have: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience of dealing with customers in a sensitive and empathetic manner Be comfortable handling complaints and negative queries in a calm and empathetic manner Have strong organisation skills and be methodical in your work Strong IT and digital skills
www.kellaway.co.uk/careers-and-jobs
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25 days annual leave / Company pension available* Immediate start *after qualifying period To apply: For a copy of the job description and application form please email steve.lowe@localworld.co.uk Closing date for applications, 1st October 2013
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Bristol News & Media seeks to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large, because we value the individual contribution of people irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin.
To advertise in the Leisure, Holiday & Events section call Chloe - 0117 934 3735
We fill 86% of all vacancies Source: Figures based on average responses, Publisher’s response report survey. Feb 2011.
The Royal High School, Bath
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We’re Merlin Housing Society. Help us grow.
Board Member
Director of Music
Location Chipping Sodbury Remuneration: Non-paid but with expenses
Full Time from January or April 2014 The Royal High School is an academically selective independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18. Staff take part in the wide range of activities on offer and contribute fully to the life of the School. Required for January or April 2014, an outstanding Director of Music to lead a very high-achieving and ambitious department, to set the strategic direction of the musical life and facilities of The Royal High School and to be an inspiring teacher to students in Years 7 – 13. Develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. For further information and an application form please contact the School Office as below. Closing Date: 3.30pm Wednesday 9 October 2013. Interviews will be held on 16 and 17 October 2013. A: Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5SZ T: 01225 313877 W: www.royalhighbath.gdst.net E: royalhigh@bat.gdst.net We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
For vacancies across the GDST visit www.gdst.net The Girls’ Day School Trust Registered Charity No. 306983
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Merlin Housing Society is one of the largest social landlords in the South West. We own or manage 8,300 homes in South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath, employing more than 400 staff to deliver our services. We have an asset base in excess of £172m and an annual turnover of almost £40m. We are looking to the future. We are at an exciting point in our development as a landlord and service partner, working to continuously improve our core services and deliver growth in key areas of our work, enabling us to deliver quality homes, excellent services and strong communities. This is an exciting opportunity for strategic thinkers with an awareness of the aims of the social housing sector to play an important role in shaping Merlin’s future development and help us manage the complexities and risks of our organisation. We want our Board to reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we operate, an understanding or experience of Social Housing would be useful but is not essential. There is an expectation of a commitment to attend 10 to 12 evening meetings a year and a further 2 full days for Board away days which usually take place at weekends. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Andrew Ledger (Head of Business Improvement and Assurance) on 01454 821060. Closing date for applications 9th October 2013. For further information regarding this role and to download a role pack, please visit our website: www.merlinhs.co.uk. If you do not have access to the internet, please telephone 01454 821081. No agencies.
www.merlinhs.co.uk
We fill 86% of all vacancies Source: Figures based on average responses, Publisher’s response report survey. Feb 2011.
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The Home Care Specialists
”Being a Carer is such a rewarding job. I make a difference to people’s lives.”
Carers Full + Part-time opportunities £Competitive + mobile phone + mileage allowance Meet Sam... As a Carer she visits our customers homes’, oversees medication, keeps up with household chores, helps with mobility and sometimes personal care. However, her most important job is to spend quality time with her customers,
who all have different needs, promoting their independence. Award winning training, ongoing support, a dedicated mentor and a customer base which is constantly growing, there has never been a better time to join our family run business, which celebrates its 25th anniversary very soon.
Take the first step in starting a new career with Helping Hands and make a real difference to someone’s life by calling:
0808 180 1123 or visit: www.hhjobs.co.uk Own transport essential. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Bristol Port is established as one of the world’s most productive and technically advanced ports. We have the following vacancy:
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER c£23,000 per annum plus benefits We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active graduate mechanical engineer to take on the challenging role of Development Engineer, supporting the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of plant and equipment used within the Port. You will be involved in a wide variety of projects, including design and specification of lifting equipment required for the discharge and loading of vessels. To be considered, you will have at least two years’ experience in a medium to heavy industrial environment. You must be computer literate and proficient in the planning and co-ordination of multiple project and maintenance activities and have a knowledge of safety legislation. for an application form please telephone our reception desk on 0117 982 0000, or e-mail personnel@bristolport.co.uk. the closing date for completed application forms is friday 27 september 2013. www.bristolport.co.uk
School Meals Supervisory Assistants £12,610 - £12,957 pro rata 6.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday Fixed term, term time only We are seeking two assistants to help supervise children in the dining hall and playgrounds during the school lunchtime. To be successful, you will have effective communication skills and be willing to support children with dining and social skills. For further details and an application form, please visit www.cabotlearningfederation.net Closing date: 23rd September 2013. Interview date: w/c 30th September 2013. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS check applies.
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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Homecare Assistants
needed in Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Southmead, Brentry, Avonmouth, Westbury on Trym, Redland No experience is required as full training and development will be offered. Applicants must have a full driving licence and transport available. Competitive hourly rates plus holiday pay as well as generous mileage payments. Free CRB and uniform. For more details please contact us on or email your CV to hannah.connock@networkhsc.co.uk
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CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR
Full Time Car Cleaner/Driver
Cleaner Westbury on Trym
Cleaner, Southmead
required for bodyshop in St Philips, Bristol, (Monday-Friday 08.30-17.30).
Tues & Thurs 5.30 - 8 p.m. 78.30 a.m., £31.56 p.w.
Mon - Fri 5.30 - 8 a.m. £78.90 p.w.
required to work as part of a team for well established plumbing and heating company based in Warmley.
Tel: 9723612 for more details.
Tel 0117 971 3553
0117 971 3553
Good communication and IT skills essential. Please forward CV to:jane@gregorheating.co.uk
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Full Driving Licence Ladder Experience
Cleaner Aztec West
Two Cleaners Clifton, The Parade
Mon - Fri 8-9.30 a.m. £47.35 p.w.
Mon - Fri 6 - 8.15 p.m £70 p.w each.
Tel 0117 971 3553
Please contact Trevor on
0844 406 0261 www.thisisads.co.uk
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Bookkeeper/Credit Controller Permanent position - immediate Start We are a friendly and successful independent telecoms company based in Ham Green on the outskirts of Bristol. We require an experienced Bookkeeper/Credit Controller to fill this permanent and important position. This is a demanding and multi-faceted role requiring a wide range of skills - numeracy, computer literacy and wide experience in a similar role are essential. Good customer skills and an ability to work closely with colleagues are also important. The successful candidate will be well organised and capable of working without supervision. We work with a variety of computer software, notably Sage Line 200 and preference will be given to the candidate with Sage 200 or similar Windows based accounting software experience.
HOST FAMILIES WANTED Top rates paid Friendly and welcoming hosts to provide breakfast, packed lunch and an evening meal to a student, studying a short course in Bristol. Tel: 0845 6733007 info@tellusgroup.co.uk
Salary range £18k-£22k pa, dependant on experience. Please apply to john.pope@channelcomms.co.uk attaching a detailed CV along with a covering letter.
IJ McGill Transport Require the following based at their Keynsham Depot -
CLEANING SUPERVISOR
Evening Cleaners
full time required to work at Keynsham Health Centre 9am - 5pm £8 per hour Preferred Experience in medical cleaning Please send CV to I.Taylor@cleaning-logistics.com
Tel
Required for St Philips area. Good rates of pay. £6.18 p/h
07795 973007
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Construction Vacancies
Kenny Group Groundwork Site Gangers required You must be able to demonstrate a proven record of work on large housing developments. Will have leadership experience. An in depth knowledge of foundations, ring beams and all aspects of drainage / road infrastructure. Must have CSCS card. As a client facing role candidates will be expected to form good working relationship with our Client`s management and our operatives.
Experienced LGV Class 1 & 2 multi-drop Drivers Monday to Friday 06:00 start. Starting Salary class 1 £21k class 2 £20k p/annum plus Bonuses - Uniform provided. Temporary and permanent positions available. Please send your CV to - Simon Mead, IJ McGill Transport Ltd, Broadmead Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1ST or e-mail smead@ijmcgilltransport.com Tel: 0117 9861777.
We urgently require
PSV Coach & Bus Drivers on a part time and full time basis. Full Time wages are £360 per week and part time wages are £8.00 p/h work 39 weeks a year but get paid for 52 weeks.
Eurotaxis Call: 01454 320101 07973 287652
Experienced 360º Excavator Drivers
SALON CO-ORDINATOR
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Our teams are passionate about hair, spa & customer service. We are creating an exciting new role in each salon to help translate this to our guests. You will co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the salon including customer service, team & stock management.
Salary £20,000 pa plus bonus potential
Must have previous experience in new housing and hold relevant tickets where applicable.Good rates of pay for suitable applicants. Bristol and surrounding areas
To advertise in the Leisure, Holidays & Events section in
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To advertise in call Guy- 0117 934 3062
Replies to mailbox@kennygroup.co.uk NO AGENCIES www.kennygroup.co.uk Tel 0117 963 6141 office hours only 9am till 5pm
For more information and to apply online go to:
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Wales & West Decorators Ltd. require
Sales Administrator - Permanent, Brislington. Duties include response to customer enquiries, advising on product suitability, order input, taking payments and booking despatches, marketing campaigns. Hours are 8am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri. No experience is necessary as full training will be given. A European Foreign Language in addition to a good standard of English is required.
PAINTERS In new build painting, Bristol and surrounding areas, for long term work. Must be CSCS Card registered.
Call Steve on 07778970398.
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Salary starting from £13,500 plus bonuses. Please email applications and CV to jobs@vitcas.com. Applications ONLY by email.
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0844 406 0261 www.thisisads.co.uk
REQUIRED
LGV Mechanic / Technician
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IJ McGill transport require an experienced LGV Technician for general maintenance of own modern vehicle / trailer fleet in their Keynsham depot. Class C+E Licence preferred. Monday to Friday days. Salary & Hours negotiable upon experience. Send CV to Lee Parker, IJ McGill Transport, Broadmead Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1ST or e-mail lparker@ijmcgilltransport.com 0117 9861777
NATIONAL TRUST Chef de Partie Tyntesfield Bristol £7 ph, fixed term until 02/01/14. For further information and to apply, please visit www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search using keyword IRC9133. Closing date: 2 October 2013.
IMMEDIATE START. Long run of work. Good rates of pay.
Tel : 07830154772
BRICKLAYERS & CARPENTERS required for long run of work CSCS card a must
01749 683110
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YOUR BUSINESS POTENTIAL Leaflet Design, Print and Distribution service FOR AS LITTLE AS £30 PER 1,000 A4/A5LEAFLETS (DISTRIBUTION ONLY)
For more details contact Simon Butler t: 0117 934 3741 e: simon.butler@b-nm.co.uk or visit our website www.thisisbristol.co.uk/ leafletdistribution
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Time to stand out and start networking CVs are so yesterday! For as long as we can remember, the CV has been the “passport” to jobs and to work. But it is such a one-dimensional document in so many ways. It usually starts at the moment where we’ve finished full-time education and ends up being a list of jobs that we’ve done for different organisations. It has its use as far as it goes; which frankly isn’t very far. Those reading it (in the recruitment sector particularly) probably spend less than a minute reading the cover letter and the CV (typically two pages). It doesn’t matter whether it’s a recruitment agency or an internal HR department, the CV gets processed pretty much the same way. In summary, the CV makes it easy, makes the users lazy, it’s a boring document and it is anything but comprehensive. It suits the intermediaries, but not us – the talented job hunter! On the other hand, there’s networking. Networking is based on a combination of face-to-face relationships that you can build and have built, together with online social media, which is changing with amazing acceleration in front of our eyes. And before we go further, let’s just note that the best networking is based on
Looking for some fresh impetus in your job search? Simon North, career expert and co-founder of career consulting company Position Ignition, has some suggestions. quality, not on quantity. So why do we/should we start networking? Networking encourages us to be specific; specific about who we are, what we have to offer and what our value and our contribution is. We have control over what information we release about ourselves and through which channels we release it. Networking, critically, allows us to control what suits our style, whether we’re perhaps an introvert or an extrovert. It allows us, in other words, to put our best foot forward in a way that suits us best. What are these networks and what can they do for us? We definitely need to be clear about our intentions. What is it that we are trying to do? Who is it that we want to work for? What job is it that we know will suit us best at this stage of our career? Being clear about our intentions allows us to set out our territory – to be specific about our targeting and to be smart about how we use these networks, so that we don’t waste our time or the time of other people. This type of networking allows us to get to know the communities of interest to
us. Our networking communities are based on what we know and so who it is that we know is important as well as those that we need to get to know. What we’re doing in developing these networks is creating warmer relationships. These warm relationships, whether we utilise them for information, for leverage or for a job, mean that we have contact with real human beings. We will not be homogenized. All of us have networks, however immature or small they may be. Every one of us can start to build our networks from this moment forward. Start with asking who do you know and then who it is that you sense that your network may know. How do you find out who they know? You need to find out by being curious; about the people that you know who you could know better and by exploring just what life and work they have done. Think about who else you need to know and build a network towards them because over time you can nurture these relationships. There’s something more about networking. Smart networking enables
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you to take control of your learning and your growth. Using your network can help you to understand the specialist area that you want to get better known in. This is about using your network to link yourself to knowledge. This implies a continuous developmental process that should last for the whole of your career. It is not, as CVs are, about fits and starts that are predicated on your job search in
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