Ali Withers

It Takes Self Confidence to Use Creative USA-style Job Hunting Techniques

Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers There have been further signs of improvement in the availability of work for permanent staff in the UK during March 2012, for the third month in a row, but advice is always welcome on how candidates can stand out from ... Read >

The Basics of Employment Regulations and Conditions for Employees

Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers While so many people are unemployed and competition for jobs is as fierce as it currently is in the UK in 2012 it is understandable that the main concern for job seekers and candidates is securing an interview or job o... Read >

The Issues That Have to be Considered When Equipping a Commercial Kitchen

Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers Running their own a catering business, which can range from operating a café or restaurant to providing food and support services for business events that involve hospitality, is many people's dream. In all these sc... Read >

The Issues That Have to be Considered When Equipping a Commercial Kitchen

Things you need to know regarding Wifi connectivity issues with iPad 3G include the following: Wifi connectivity issue symptoms, reasons for the Wireless connectivity problem, problem solutions and support, and prevention of Wireless connectivity issues. ... Read >

There Are Advantages for Job Seekers in Face to Face Networking

Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers The networking process can come in many forms and be done for many purposes and is described in the dictionary as the action or process of making use of people for the exchange of information or for professional or oth... Read >

Finding an Appropriate Time for a Thorough Kitchen Deep Clean Can be Challenging

Copyright (c) 2012 Alison Withers People who have the responsibility for managing a large commercial catering operation have to comply with a number of regulations covering the safety of employees and the food as well as environmental health and fire s... Read >

Thinking Positive Can Make a Difference to Business Expectations

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers It is usual as the old year comes to an end and the new one is being anticipated that there is a period of reflection on what has gone and an urge to predict what is to come. At the end of 2011 many of the summaries... Read >

It is Wise to Handle a Negative Performance Review Constructively

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has reported that its information continues to show a crucial skills mismatch between what employers want and what jobseekers can offer and commented that often ?the best t... Read >

There Are Special Rules for New Building or Making Alterations in a Conservation Area

In certain cases, in addition to the usual requirements to obtain approval for development under the Town and Country Planning Act, areas are designated by the local authority as Conservation Areas. This usually means that the area has particular characte... Read >

Building a Flexible Business Model Will Ensure Perpetual Survival

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers While businesses might be concerned about a eurozone Armageddon, whatever the outcome they will need to ensure survival for the period of austerity that is likely to characterise the next decade. Although growth is ... Read >

Good Fire Safety Measures Depend on Thorough Training for Facilities Managers

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers No business wants to experience a major fire in its premises and this is particularly so for those in the commercial catering industry. Not only does a serious fire interrupt the continuation of the business until a... Read >

Strategies for Getting Ahead in the Search for a Job

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers Most candidates know how important the presentation and structure of their CV is in getting to interview stage in the job search, especially at times when there is intense competition. What is more difficult, perhap... Read >

Three Examples of How to Miss Out on an Interview

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers UK Employers are still hiring even in the current volatile economic climate, according to the latest CBI survey of employment intentions, the Employment Trends Survey. 47% of employers are predicting their workforce... Read >

Retailers and Politicians Are Still in Denial While They Focus on Window Dressing

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers Yet again retailers have blamed the weather for stagnant sales, only this time it was a couple of weeks of unexpected sunshine in September rather than the three weeks of snow that were blamed for dire pre-Christmas sa... Read >

Many Job Seekers Do Not Know How to Compile a Good CV

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison Withers A recent British Chamber of Commerce survey of 600 employers found that only 20% of them would be confident about employing people who had previously worked in the public sector. On the basis of this evidence the BC... Read >