BAE updates its recruitment technology

BAE Systems is to update its online recruitment function in order to recruit 300 graduates and 300 apprentices in 2009.

Waitrose: nine new stores and more than 3,000 jobs

Waitrose is to employ 3,000 new members of staff this year, plus a further 1,000 former Somerfield employees.

Aldi to recruit 150 graduate managers

Aldi has defied the recession by increasing its graduate intake by 50% for 2009.

Lukewarm response to golden handcuffs for teachers

Teachers could be awarded 10,000 if they start work in challenging schools for three years or more under new Government plans, but the National Union of Teachers (NUT) thinks this will have only a...

Lean pickings for new graduates

Graduate vacancies for 2009 have dropped by 17% and most of the positions have already been filled.

2,500 payout for firms that employ long-term jobless

Employers are to be paid 2,500 for each unemployed person they recruit and train and jobseekers unemployed for six months or more will be guaranteed more support, according to the secretary of state...

PM meets business and unions to tackle jobs crisis

The prime minister will today hold his jobs summit to come up with the best ways of reducing job losses.

Poundland bucks trend and creates 1,000 jobs

The economic downturn has caused growth for Poundland, which intends to open 30 new stores this year, creating 1,000 jobs.

83% rise in NHS graduate training applications

More than 12,000 graduates applied to join the NHS graduate management training scheme in September 2009 marking an 83% increase on last year's applications.

Today's the day to start looking for a new job

It is estimated today (7 January) will be the busiest day after Christmas for job hunting.

Smith & Nephew rolls out online recruitment

Smith & Nephew is to enhance its permanent and temporary recruitment systems to save up to 8% on its total UK recruitment spend.

Bad ad: Flight Centre

Flight Centre's creative falls far short of its 'unbeatable' strapline.