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  • Are Unpaid Jobs and Internships Actually Legal?

    • 2 Mar 2021

    Keen to gain experience and pursue their desired line of work, many jobseekers accept poor treatment and pay, but are unpaid jobs and internships actually legal? We asked a law firm about your experiences.

  • How can the Jobcentre Plus help you in 2021?

    • 7 Jan 2021
    • Jobcentre Plus

    The Jobcentre Plus is more motivated than ever to help as many people as possible to find work. In this guest post, the Jobcentre shares some of the ways they can help you find employment in 2021.

  • 5 Tips for Getting an Interview with a Busy Employer

    • 14 Dec 2020
    • Shai Aharony

    In this guest post, Reboot Online CEO Shai Aharony offers 5 tips for getting an interview with a busy employer.

  • Why I swapped the beauty industry for a career as a Funeral Director

    • 17 Nov 2020

    After studying beauty at college Raegan Drew realised she didn't want to pursue a career in the sector. In this interview, Raegan tells us about her day-to-day life as a Funeral Director.

  • 3 Skills That Will Boost Your Employability in Fashion

    • 21 Oct 2020

    In this article, Claire Payne from the London College of Contemporary Arts discusses the 3 most important skills to boost your employability prospects in the fashion industry.

  • Working from Home: Does it Work?

    • 20 Oct 2020
    • Ethan Cumming

    In August we invited you to tell us about how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way that you work. Here's what you had to say.

  • Survey Reveals Industries that Smoke the Most

    • 13 Oct 2016

    Despite the ongoing decline of smoking among the general population, smoking rates in some industries and occupations remain astonishingly high.

  • 5 Outdated Pieces of Career Advice You Should Forget

    • 25 Jun 2021

    Sometimes, advice from your friends, family or colleagues is not of the highest quality. In this guest post, Eva Wislow explores a few outdated pieces of career advice you should forget about.

  • Resignation Letter Template & Samples

    • 31 Jan 2018

    If you need to quit your job but do not know how to write a resignation letter, Fish4jobs has got your back. Check out our resignation letter template, samples and examples to get started today.

  • How to get a Job If You Have No Experience

    • 25 Jan 2018

    In this guest post we hear about how the Spear Programme could help you get into work if you are a young person with no experience.

  • Mental Health in the Workplace

    • 7 Nov 2017

    Although conversations about mental health are taking place, a stigma around the subject still remains in some workplaces. In this article, we explore how to identify and approach mental health in the workplace.

  • Belfast Only Major UK City with Job Growth in Q3 2017

    • 17 Oct 2017

    A Fish4jobs study has revealed Belfast as the UK's only major city with year-on-year market job growth in Q3 of 2017. Find out more in our latest article.

  • A Game-Changing Job For Sports Retailer Couple Who Are Celebrating 20 Years in Business

    • 22 Sep 2017

    What started out as a single shop in Forfar is now a thriving sports retailer for owners Bryce and Joyce Gibson.

  • Collette is on the Ball with Sporting Enterprise

    • 31 Aug 2017

    As A football fan who’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit, overseeing a business making sports snoods is a dream job for Collette Norval. Here, Collette tells us about her working day.

  • Post-Maternity Leave Resignation Letter Template

    • 26 Jun 2017

    If you have decided not to return to your job after maternity leave, it's important to handle your resignation in a professional manner. Find out how in our post-maternity leave resignation letter template.

  • Relocation Resignation Letter Example & Template

    • 26 Jun 2017

    There may come a time in your career when you have to resign because you are moving too far away to make the commute. Fish4jobs is on hand with a relocation resignation letter example & template to help you out.

  • Video: So You Want to Be a Nurse?

    • 14 Jun 2017

    Are you thinking of a career in nursing? Check out our video about the realities of becoming a nurse to find out more about the role, requirements and responsibilities.

  • Rachel has the taste of sweet success with macaron business

    • 25 May 2017

    Rachel Hanretty fell in love with the French confection macaron when she lived in Paris. And the colourful little sweet treats proved to be the inspiration behind the 27-year-old launching her own business.

  • Can They Fire Me for This?

    • 8 May 2017

    If you find yourself the victim of what you consider an unfair firing, it's good to know if the law has your back. In this guest post, Inspiring Interns explores what an employer can fire you for and what they can't get away with.

  • Why Being a Foster Carer is a Job Worth Doing

    • 4 May 2017

    Here, former carer Carolanne Connolly-Brown tells us how being a foster carer is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs anyone could have.