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Do you think you can’t make a career switch in your 30s? Well, you’re wrong. The idea that we’re too old and have to stick it out is completely inaccurate. In fact, their people who have switched careers a bunch of times have a wider skill set and are more capable than those who stick to one career path.

One of the UK’s largest car dealership networks, Jardine Motors Group, has launched an innovative new apprenticeship scheme for those looking to embark on a career as a talented technician.

London-based specialist recruitment agency, Tiger Recruitment, has reported a 12-month increase of 61% in job placements across its offices in the West End and the City, leading to a rise in company revenue of 68% over the same period.

Research from Canada Life Group Insurance reveals 85% of employees are more likely to work for employers who offer clearly labelled workplace benefits, suggesting workers value benefits when choosing a new job position but often struggle to understand what they are being offered.

The job market is competitive, and without trying too hard you will find plenty of references to a so-called “talent war.” While we don’t wish to paint a picture of hiring managers dashing around with sticks and stones, we do concur: It is tough out there.

By Andrew Hunter, Co-Founder of Adzuna

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AN INCREASING number of British businesses would like to regularly reward their staff but feel limited by budgets, according to new research.

Commenting on the latest labour market statistics from the Office of National Statistics, Ian Brinkley, Acting Chief Economist at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development said:

72% of Brits go to work just to get by

An average of 818 new agencies registered each month since January, with the total number of agencies trading in the UK now at a record 35,275

Mariano Mamertino, EMEA economist at the global job site, Indeed, comments:

Recruiters can now predict whether candidates for driving jobs are likely to be safe and vigilant in the role, says Richard Justenhoven.

Recruiters helped almost a million people find a new permanent job in 2016/17 and on any given day are responsible for 1.3 million agency workers in the UK labour market, says new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) published today.

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