News from the Concept Personnel Web Site http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:53:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=189 Calling all you awesomely talented North East students and recent graduates - the annual techie version of X Factor is about to start! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=188 If your New Year resolution was to find a new job, you’re not on your own. Job-seekers come out in force in January, and finding the right job in a tough market can be a nightmare. Read our tips on how to boost your chances. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=185 With only four weeks to go until Christmas, it seemed like an appropriate time to sum up the best of the Christmas TV campaigns of the year so far. Guest blogger Katy Dobinson gives her verdict on Christmas 2011's crop... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=184 National Freelancers Day on November 23rd celebrates the contribution that the UK’s 1.4 million freelancers make to the economy. If you’re considering joining their ranks, read our tips for success. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=183 Energetic duo set to cycle across Australia for charity Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=182 In the latest in our series of advice topics, we take a look at the bittersweet moment that often arises when you resign - the counter offer. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=181 As the economic outlook remains cautious and experts warn of the knock on effects of a possible double dip recession in the US, you might think the jobs market would be slow. Not so, says Concept's Managing Director Jo Carter. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=180 Online news bulletin bdaily recently asked Concept’s MD, Jo Carter, for her views on recent shifts in the advertising, marketing and digital media jobs market. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=179 With resignations coming thick and fast within the Murdoch empire, we take a look at whether damage to a brand can ever really be undone. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=178 Whatever your reasons for resigning, there is always that delicate moment when you tell your boss you are leaving. Read our tips for making a graceful exit. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=177 With so many graduates chasing jobs, employers are becoming increasingly choosy about who makes it on to the interview shortlist. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=176 From October 2011, freelancers will benefit from improved employment rights. Hefty fines face those employers who get caught out. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=175 The news that workers at a Taiwanese electronics factory have been asked by their employer to sign a ‘no suicide clause’ as part of their employment contracts got us talking here at Concept Towers about what makes us happy at work. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=174 We’re not all natural born sellers, but whether you’re having an interview, asking for a pay rise or seeking a promotion, there are times when you need to be able to sell yourself. Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/blogMore.php?id=173 With an estimated 1.4million freelancers in the UK and a higher than average happiness rating, we take a look at the market for people looking to balance creative freedom with keeping the wolf from the door. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100