With the unemployment rate in the UK currently at 2.63 million, CV Surgeon looks at some ways of dealing with unemployment.

When you are looking for a job you are probably looking for a well paid position as well as something you enjoy. Not all positions will have salary brackets so how do you know which ones are well paid?

Thousands of people look at moving abroad every year. Whether it’s lifestyle, a career move or personal circumstances, people move across the globe all of the time. If you are planning on moving away, you’ll probably be starting to look for a job and be preparing your CV. Here are some tips to help you maximise your job hunt:

The latest UK unemployment figures show that the unemployment rate across the country, generally, is falling. The Office for National Statistics has reported a fall in 35,000 and the unemployment rate is now 8.3% – the lowest it has been since last summer!  

Attending a careers fair with your CV template is a great way of networking and finding new job opportunities. But in order to maximise your time there you need to promote your CV and your skills and put in effort during the day. Here’s some ideas on how to maximise your time:

Looking for a job, no matter what the industry, can be tiresome and hard work. Job hunting can even be frustrating. Why at some times of the year are there hundreds of appealing job vacancies? And then, at other times, very few? CV Surgeon looks at recruitment trends throughout the year to help you make the most of your job search.

Freelancing can be a really great career. You often have more flexibility than in an office job and you can pick which types of jobs you would like to work on. This is all great for building your career portfolio. But positions can be tough to find so here are a few tips to get you started on the job search.

Creating a career portfolio is a really good way of boosting your job search. It brings together all of your hard work in an easy to read format and supports your job application. But there are some definite things to avoid when it comes to creating a career portfolio.

Whether you are looking for an entry level job or you are looking for your next big career step, you should consider setting some goals as this will help you to concentrate on your job search.

Most often you will be looking for a job that is close to home or not too far to commute. But sometimes, due to career or lifestyle choices, you will find yourself applying for jobs all over the country. Long distance applications can be hard but we’ve put together some job search tips.