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IT recruitment 'remains strong'

30 July 2010 12:43:34

Recruitment in the IT industry remains strong, with many people moving into new positions within the sector in the first half of 2010, a new survey has indicated.

A report published by the IT Job Board shows that the demand for roles such as IT manger and IT support worker have remained consistent in the first six months of the year, which is likely to boost the hopes of those in search of IT sales jobs.

Contract positions also continue to rise and currently account for 30 per cent of jobs advertised, said Alex Farrell, managing director of the website.

He explained that the greatest proportion of people working as contractors has been in the IT sector.

"Figures provide a strong indication of the state of the market. It's positive to see that the IT recruitment sector has remained steady since the beginning of the year, particularly during the current economic climate," Mr Farrell stated.

Meanwhile, Richard Nott, website director of CWJobs, recently explained that cloud computing is changing the face of the recruitment industry, with the majority of companies believing that the technology will lead to the creation of more IT sales jobs.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Cloud computing 'providing sales recruitment opportunities'

28 July 2010 14:22:17

The rise of cloud computing in the recruitment process is providing sales job candidates with greater opportunities, it has been claimed.

Richard Nott, website director of CWJobs, explained that cloud computing is changing the face of the recruitment industry, with the majority of companies believing that the technology will lead to the creation of more IT sales jobs.

He was speaking at the Breakfast Briefing in central London, which explored how the rise of cloud computing is expected to impact IT jobs in the capital and the rest of the UK.

"As cloud computing is a trend that's front of mind for jobseekers and recruiters, it is encouraging to see that IT professionals recognise the career opportunities emerging from it," Mr Nott explained.

It comes after Tim Vye, divisional director at Reed Finance, recently predicted that attitudes will begin to change in sales recruitment, with the balance of power "returning to the jobseeker".

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Insurers 'are protecting motorists'

27 July 2010 14:54:10

The work done by people in insurance sales jobs is helping to protect motorists from fraudsters, one industry body has noted.

Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive for BIBA, said that insurance is fair to people and "very specific to the individual", so each policy taken out is helping to give an accurate estimate of risk.

His comments followed the publication of the AA British Insurance Premium Index, which showed that fraud is leading to car insurance premiums being pushed up at their fastest-ever rate due to bogus claims.

Mr Trudgill said that those in insurance sales jobs are nevertheless doing their best to ensue that people receive the lowest possible premium for their policy.

He advised: "Don't just stick to comparison sites because they have only a limited amount of the market. Through a broker you can be advised more about what is the cheapest but also most suitable."

Posted by Wayne Bly

Differing age groups 'ensures sales recruitment success'

27 July 2010 14:52:28

The key to sales recruitment success is employing a mixture of people of varying ages, according to one specialist.

Rachel Krys, campaign director for the Employers Forum on Age, said that the best workforces are often made up of people representing a very broad age spectrum and noted that this creates a combination of youthful enthusiasm and experience.

Her comments followed the publication of data by the Office for National Statistics, which showed that between March and May 2010 there were 6.6 million people over 50 but below the retirement age employed in the UK - a 0.3 per cent increase on the previous quarter.

Ms Krys explained: "I think the recruitment industry has struggled to realise that a mixed-age team - having people of all different ages - makes a much stronger and much more adaptable team."

She added that people aged in their 50s and 60s are often "very well qualified" and capable of adding another dimension to a team.

Posted by Nikki Barrister

Expert: Employees need to feel valued

22 July 2010 15:59:00

Too many people in sales jobs do not feel appreciated by their employees, according to an expert, who said that the difficult economic climate has left many staff feeling over-worked and under-paid.

Claire McCartney, resourcing and talent planning adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development said that at the moment people looking for sales jobs want to be recognised for their hard work.

"Organisations need to develop the people management skills of their line managers and acknowledge the importance of saying thank you for a job well done," she said.

The employment expert added that workers want the truth from their companies about the safety of the position and also to feel like they can work together with management to overcome problems.

In a recent report by Reabur, 21 per cent of Brits feel 'bullied' by their boss at work, whilst a further 28 per cent feel picked on by a peer at work. However, only eight per cent admitted to reporting the incidents.

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Posted by John Oak

Graduate sales: University is still vital for better jobs

22 July 2010 15:59:00

Choosing to avoid going to university could spell disaster for a young person's career prospects, according to one expert, who said the traditional route is still the best for Britain's youth.

Johnny Rich, editor of Push.co.uk, said that at the moment there are large numbers of young people not making it into university because of competition for places and not making it in could mean that graduate sales jobseekers miss out.

"Unless the higher education system expands, we will always be having people who were disappointed this year and last year," he stated.

The expert added that graduate sales jobs are going to become more sought after over the next few years as more young people leave university and start to compete for roles.

Meanwhile, universities minister David Willetts has told the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee that the new government does not want to get into a situation where the focus is entirely on the academic route.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Financial services wage transparency 'good news for female jobseekers'

20 July 2010 18:12:07

A greater level of wage transparency in the City is good news for female jobseekers who are worried about being discriminated against.

Kate Grussing, spokesperson for the City Women's Network and Sapphire Partners co-founder, has claimed that professional women will "welcome" these changes.

She also highlighted the benefits that providing a standardised format of pay across levels and sectors will also be a strong, positive change. Those applying for financial services sales jobs could be among those to benefit from this higher level of transparency.

Despite this, Ms Grussing said that her organisation does not fully support the introduction of quotas for board-level positions in these organisations.

She added: "What we need to focus on is greater transparency of how the board appointments are made so that women are on the shortlist where they deserve to be."

The Confederation of British Industry recently claimed that the number of financial services job opportunities could increase during the next three months.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Unemployment falls to 2.47m

14 July 2010 18:12:04

Unemployment has fallen to 2.47 million in the second quarter of the year, which could be good news for those looking for sales jobs.

New figures published by the Office for National Statistics have shown that unemployment in the UK fell by 34,000 during the last three months.

They have also shown that the part-time employment level has reached a record high, with more than a quarter of the workforce taking this type of job.

The claimant count has also fallen by 20,800, which is the seventh decline during the last eight months.

Vicky Redwood, senior UK economist at Capital Economics, highlighted the fact that jobs growth over the next few months will be slow.

She said: "The UK labour market has perked up a bit, but we still doubt that private sector hiring will pick up strongly enough to offset the severe public sector job cuts."

Earlier this month, Graduate Recruitment Bureau co-founder Dan Hawes claimed that university leavers who put off searching for sales jobs until after they have left campus are at a disadvantage to those who prepare early.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

UK retail sales 'increase 1.2%'

14 July 2010 18:12:03

The number of opportunities in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales jobs could increase, as the sector has experienced growth during the last month.

Figures published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG have shown that these have expanded by 1.2 per cent on a like-for-like basis.

On a total basis, sales actually increased by 3.4 per cent, which contrasts with the rise experienced in June 2009 of 3.2 per cent.

The best-performing sectors included food, TV, football and outdoor DIY, while homeware, clothing and footwear sales fell during this period.

Stephen Robertson, director general of the BRC, said: "This is decent sales growth, mainly explained by good weather and earlier summer clearances. The performance is better when you remember the comparison is with a similarly strong performance in a sunny June a year ago."

Those considering applying for FMCG sales jobs could take the advice of Talent Transitions director Chris Morrall, who claimed that honed applications can be a great help for job searches.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Willetts: Govt will back graduates

08 July 2010 18:12:00

David Willetts, minister for Universities and Skills said the government is committed to helping graduates searching for sales jobs and other positions find their ideal role.

"The job market remains challenging for new graduates, as it does for others. But a degree is still a good investment in the long term, and graduates have a key role to play in helping Britain out of the recession," he stated.

Mr Willetts added that the coalition government is committed to making it easier for current graduates to find work and that is why he has asked all universities to provide statements on employability for their students.

The government's statement follows comments from Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, who said that extracurricular activities are important for graduates who want to stand out and capture their dream sales job.

Mr Pennington added that volunteering or working for the student union could be an ideal way to gain experience.

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Posted by John Oak

Firms 'should offer more flexibility for hard-to-fill sales jobs'

08 July 2010 18:11:59

Companies looking to hire new staff should ensure that they offer sales jobs which provide flexibility if they are operating in sectors experiencing a skills shortage.

Mike Petrook, spokesperson for the Chartered Management Institute, claimed that this is "key" as Britain is currently experiencing a draught of talent.

"By being inflexible in terms of the type of employment that you're offering, your organisation could be shutting itself off to reams of top talent," he explained.

The key thing that employees engaged in the recruitment process should assess is the quality and quantity of the output that a worker produces, rather than the input such as hours that they put in.

Mr Petrook said: "It's not the hours that somebody spends at a desk or in their place of work; it's what results they deliver. Are they meeting the objectives? Are they helping the organisation? That's what really counts."

Recent research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG has found that the number of permanent and temporary staff appointments rose in June, albeit at a slower rate than in prior months.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Roche trials could provide new ovarian cancer treatment

06 July 2010 15:55:00

People looking to get into pharmaceutical sales jobs could soon be selling a new ovarian cancer therapy which has been successful in recent studies.

Pharmaceutical giant Roche completed a study that showed the combination of Avastin and chemotherapy followed by the continued use of the drug, also known as bevacizumab, increased the time women lived without the disease worsening.

Hal Barron, executive vice-president Global Development and chief medical officer for Roche, said that the study is part of the company's continued commitment to studying ovarian cancer.

"With few advances in ovarian cancer and a need to improve outcomes for women with this disease, it is encouraging that a second phase III study showed that Avastin in combination with chemotherapy followed by the continued use of Avastin alone helped women live longer," he added.

Roche recently released an overview of the new medicines in early-stage studies that were presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Jobseekers could be wasting time with internships

05 July 2010 15:55:00

People trying to capture that all important first sales job could be wasting their time by interning and completing tasks which they should be receiving payment for, according to an expert.

Johnny Rich, publisher of realworldmagazine.com, said that some companies exploit interns "horrifically" and basically treat them as extra employees, without providing them with a wage or giving them any additional expertise.

"We already have the minimum wage for employees, and a lot of interns doing work are actually taking the place of a paid employee and are not getting much out in return. It's ok if you are getting skills or money, or a combination of the two, but if you are not then you are being exploited," he said.

Jobseekers should spend their time hunting for sales jobs rather than interning until the government brings in legislation that would mean businesses have to pay interns, according to Mr Rich.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development recently recommended that employers should be forced to pay interns a minimum of £2.50 an hour to prevent exploitation.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Expert: Graduates need extracurricular endorsements

02 July 2010 18:11:56

In the ultra-competitive graduate jobs market, students need to ensure that they make the most of any activities they can to make themselves stand out from the crowd, according to an expert.

Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said that extracurricular activities are important for graduates who want to stand out and capture their dream sales job.

"These are not just things that you do if you fancy it or if you've got the time, but things that are highly regarded to the extent that they are going to be included on degree reports and therefore form part of your offer to any potential employer," he stated.

The type of thing that graduates can get involved with in their own time includes volunteering or working for the students' union or being a student ambassador, according to Mr Pennington.

Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency showed that the graduate recruitment market is becoming more competitive with 59 per cent of university leavers finding employment in 2008/09, compared to 62 per cent in 2007/08.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Financial services job opportunities 'could increase in next 3 months'

30 June 2010 18:11:52

New jobs are likely to be created in the financial services industry due to its strong growth rate during the last three months.

Figures published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and PricewaterhouseCooper have shown that that the sector is expanding at its fastest rate since September 2007.

As a result of this growth there could be a rise in the number of financial services sales jobs being created, as the CBI's deputy director general, John Cridland, has stated that many firms are planning to bolster staff numbers.

He said that while the expansion has fallen short of expectations many firms are likely to step up their recruitment programmes in the next quarter.

Andrew Gray, PwC's UK financial services consulting leader, added: "Legislation and regulation is now seen by the banks as their largest limitation on business development and as a result, cross-selling to existing customers remains the focus for growth."

Earlier this week, City Women's Network president India Gary-Martin emphasised the importance of networking to female jobseekers looking to get access to the industry.

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Removal of tax relief 'will not prevent the UK game industry's growth'

28 June 2010 14:06:01

The government's decision not to grant the UK games industry tax relief is unfortunate but will only be a temporary setback, an expert has claimed.

Michael French, editor in chief of mcv, Develop and CasualGaming.biz, has claimed that it is important that lobbying on this issue continues.

Sales jobs in the sector, software development roles and global publishers will still be created despite the decision, he pointed out.

He said: "Tax breaks would just help further growth the industry it's not that, without it, we will struggle more."

Mr French reasserted his optimism about the sector and said that the UK's "unique flavour" of being both a technical innovator and creative engine will ensure that Britain will still play a key part in determining the global games agenda.

In the March Budget, former chancellor Alistair Darling committed to giving the video game industry a total of £40 million in tax breaks during 2011 and 2012, rising to £50 million the next financial year.

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Budget 'could lead to rise in SME hiring'

23 June 2010 13:09:32

The number of sales jobs available from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could increase in the wake of today's Emergency Budget.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed proposals to exempt small businesses from national insurance contributions but has called for this to be extended to all companies with the capacity to hire new employees.

It has also highlighted changes to the Small Companies Tax Rate that could see 850,000 small organisations paying tax at 20 per cent, making it easier for them to operate.

John Walker, the national chairman of the FSB, claimed that the announced measures will also go some way towards tackling the deficit.

He added: "We need to see a full reversal of NICs increases to fully offset the 'tax on jobs' which the previous administration initiated."

Earlier this week, British Chambers of Commerce director general David Frost announced his organisation's commitment to helping British manufacturers, which could be good news for those looking to enter a sales job in the field.

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Budget 'could lead to rise in SME hiring'

22 June 2010 16:10:33

The number of sales jobs available from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could increase in the wake of today's Emergency Budget.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed proposals to exempt small businesses from national insurance contributions but has called for this to be extended to all companies with the capacity to hire new employees.

It has also highlighted changes to the Small Companies Tax Rate that could see 850,000 small organisations paying tax at 20 per cent, making it easier for them to operate.

John Walker, the national chairman of the FSB, claimed that the announced measures will also go some way towards tackling the deficit.

He added: "We need to see a full reversal of NICs increases to fully offset the ‘tax on jobs' which the previous administration initiated."

Earlier this week, British Chambers of Commerce director general David Frost announced his organisation's commitment to helping British manufacturers, which could be good news for those looking to enter a sales job in the field.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Two-thirds say retirement age should be abolished

21 June 2010 15:50:06

More people want to stay in sales jobs for longer, which would be helped by abolishing the retirement age.

Charity Age UK carried out a survey which found that 70 per cent of workers think it is wrong for employers to make their staff cease working at a certain age.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the charity wants the government to end any confusion over the default retirement age by setting a clear date for its abolition.

It added that around £3.5 billion was wasted last year because many workers had to quit their jobs when they reached 65 years of age.

"Forcing people in later life out of the labour market when they want to work, save for their pensions and pay taxes is nonsense. It makes a mockery of the government's plans to help people work longer," said Michelle Mitchell, charity director of Age UK.

Recently, the Confederation of British Industry said that there should be greater flexibility in the workplace, however, it opposed the scrapping of the retirement age.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Looking further afield could be perfect for sales recruitment

17 June 2010 15:45:07

Firms looking to recruit sales staff could attract a wider variety of candidates and increased productivity if they looked further afield and allowed flexible working hours or working from home.

Hugo Harber, director of convergence and network strategy at Star (www.star.co.uk), said that by making better use of modern technology, sales staff can be recruited from all backgrounds and all areas of the UK.

"Phones, email, shared desktops, and web meetings can offer high levels of flexible working ... by providing integrated conferencing and collaboration tools you can reduce the need to travel and increase productivity," he stated.

The expert added that in exchange for more flexibility and less travel firms using sales recruitment can offer more modest wages and still attract new recruits.

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan found that conferencing services for marketing in Europe grew by 19.3 per cent in 2009, which supports Mr Harber's comments.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Sports watches could be just the ticket for sales staff

08 June 2010 15:10:00

People in sales jobs with some commission to burn should consider investing in a sports watch, according to one magazine, which said that the accessory can look good in various situations.

Stuff magazine listed its top five sports watches, including the Jorg Gray JG1900 which benefits from green bezel hands and indices that are designed to make it easier to read.

"The great thing about sports watches is that they still look cool even when you're not being sporty. Try wearing a dress watch and acting sporty – just doesn't work," it stated.

Most of the watches come in at around the £200 mark, but sales staff who want to get a high-end watch could opt for Corum Admiral's Cup Deep Hull 48, which costs £5,250 and will work to 1,000m under water.

Sales staff with commission in their pocket could splash out on one of the new gold-plated iPads which Stuart Hughes, a designer of luxury goods, has put together and cost around £2,000 each.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Lessons 'need to be learned by graduates'

07 June 2010 15:37:39

Graduates should not simply believe their degree is enough to impress a potential employer, according to an expert, who said that students need to partake in extracurricular activities to catch a recruiter's attention.

Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said that there is a growing number of graduates with a 2:1 from good universities and employers are looking for workers who have clearly gone the extra mile while at university.

"It's how else you spend your time, the opportunities you take up and the skills you develop that are at least as important – arguably more important – in determining what kind of an individual you are when you leave," he said.

The message for people looking to land a graduate sales job is that what is learnt in the lecture theatre and library will not be enough to impress in the workplace.

Lisette Howlett, managing director and founder of HireScores.com, said that graduates need to ensure that they have some experience, even if it is unpaid, in order to be able to hit the ground running when they do get a graduate sales job.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Graduates need to bring experience to new roles

04 June 2010 15:15:47

University leavers looking to land themselves a good sales job need to ensure that they take advantage of internships in order to impress potential employers and build useful contacts, according to an expert.

Lisette Howlett, managing director and founder of HireScores.com, said that graduates need to ensure that they have some experience, even if it is unpaid, in order to be able to hit the ground running when they do get a graduate sales job.

"Graduates should definitely start looking as early as possible and take advantage of internships and holiday employment to build a relationship with their target companies and sector," she said.

The employment added that graduates looking for financial sales jobs could be in luck as the sector has bounced back well after the recession.

Mike Hill, chief executive of Graduate Prospects, recently said that graduate recruitment in all sectors is starting to gain momentum now with consultancy and engineering being areas which are doing particularly well.

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Posted by John Oak

Jaguar Land Rover sales help produce £32m profits

28 May 2010 15:49:31

The impressive sales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles have helped the respected brand to post profits of £32 million after an impressive start to the year.

Jaguar Land Rover's parent company Tata Motors was even more successful with sales totalling £13.7 billion, which is compared with £10.5 billion last year.

An expert has put the success down to the company switching its sales focus from its traditional 4x4s to smaller, more affordable vehicles, which could interest those looking for sales jobs.

Professor Rhys, president of the Centre for Automotive Research at Cardiff Business School, told the Birmingham Post: "Land Rover has done incredibly well because they have changed their emphasis from the larger 4x4s – which they still make – to things like the Freelander, which are more affordable and very popular."

Kingspan Renewables has recently been able to create more than 160 jobs after the success of its manufacturing sales team helped it to secure £6.5 million of investment from Invest Northern Ireland.

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Willetts: Graduates will receive more support

27 May 2010 15:30:00

The new minister of state for universities and science has spoken about the renewed support that the coalition government plans to give to graduates who are entering the jobs market.

David Willetts MP stated that young people were the biggest losers during the recession but the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats plan to make the jobs market easier to access for university leavers.

The message for those looking for graduate sales jobs is that the scrapping of the national insurance tax will help make the market less difficult.

"We are committed to doing all we can to make it easier for them to find work and realise their ambitions. That is why we will get rid of the planned tax on jobs by raising the national insurance thresholds for employers," he stated.

The minister added that the new government thinks there is enormous value in higher education and because of this 10,000 extra university places will be available this year.

Graduates going into sales jobs will not have to live with pay freezes for much longer, according to Duncan Brown, director of HR business development at the Institute for Employment Studies, who said they could hinder progression and staff retention in post-recession Britain.

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Posted by Wayne Bly