Turnover in the UK recruitment industry has reached an all-time high according to an annual industry report published in association with Ernst and Young. Overall turnover in both the permanent and temporary recruitment industries has increased by 5.8 per cent to £24.838 billion in 2005/06, from the last industry high in 2000/2001, and reflects a strong growth in the UK economy.

October 2006 saw the introduction of a new minimum wage scale. It applies to nearly all workers and sets hourly rates below which pay must not be allowed to fall. The DTI points out that “it helps business by ensuring companies will be able to compete on the basis of quality of the goods and services they provide and not on low prices based predominantly on low rates of pay”.

Attending an interview can be one of the most stressful things that you do, especially if you are applying for a job in a new sector or you have never been to an interview before. Just Jobs Norfolk’s team of recruitment experts has put together ten tips on preparing for an interview to help you perform as well as possible and increase your chances of success.

Age is the biggest factor for discrimination in the UK – of 40% of people who feel they are discriminated against, 17% say that it’s age related. In response to this, 1 October 2006 saw the introduction of the The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, which came into force in England, Wales and Scotland.

Put simply, a well-written CV is key to the job you want. It is the sales brochure of your life, giving a clear outline of your education, employment, qualifications and experience.

A new Learndirect outreach centre is being opened in Cromer to give people living in North Norfolk the chance to explore learning opportunities in a venue that is closer to home. Operated by Pitman Training (Norwich), the centre will provide a wide range of fully funded training courses for adults in Norfolk

A time comes in every student’s life when the perks of a job suddenly outweigh the prospect of being financially destitute. When the novelty of living on a shoestring finally wears off, the hunt for the perfect job begins with local recruitment site www.justjobsnorfolk.co.uk.