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Job Seeker's Week in Review

The Guardian reported that only about half of all science graduates find work that requires their scientific knowledge, casting doubt on the Government's drive to encourage teenagers to study the subject at university.

The Daily Mirror highlighted that there is a healthy demand for temporary and contract workers according to the Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment ¬Confederation and accountants KPMG.

The BBC removed some of the doom and gloom surrounding the economy with the following news: Despite all the concerns about the world economy, many corporations have still been recording large profits which, on the whole, have been much better than analysts had forecast.

On our own Simply Hired blog we gave you six tips to make a great impression in an interview.

WalletPop UK let us know the salary we need to earn to feel the most satisfied with life - £50,000 according to a recent survey.

Did we miss anything this week in employment news? Let us know in the comments!

Job Seeker's Week in Review

The Guardian looked at how to close the pay gap and highlighted that on current trends, women's pay won't catch up with men's until 2109.

The Telegraph reported that one in three UK workers would take a pay cut if it meant they could have extra annual leave.

On our own Simply Blog we offered practical tips for an effective work commute.

The BBC explained that the number of households where no adult aged 16 to 64 is in work has fallen slightly in the past year.

WalletPop UK asked the question ‘should people be forced to take minimum wage jobs or lose benefits?

Did we miss anything this week in employment news? Let us know in the comments!

Job Seeker’s Week in Review

This week in employment news…

• The Guardian reported that commuting is 'more stressful for women than men' because of the greater responsibility for childcare and household chores which burden women.

• The BBC highlighted that the graduates’ pay premium has fallen. Employees with a degree earned 85% more last year than those educated to around GCSE level, but the gap has narrowed this year.

• The Telegraph reports that graduates are now 'more likely to end up as cleaners' compared to a decade ago following recent official figures.

• On our own Simply Blog we looked into the increasing tuition fees and asked if university students are more likely to take on part-time work.

• Wallet Pop UK investigated the claims that council workers are being forced to take unpaid leave.

• The Telegraph highlighted the top five most popular apprenticeships for those not wishing to continue on with further education in the light of the recent GCSE results day. 

Did we miss anything this week in employment news? Let us know in the comments!

Job Seeker’s Week in Review

This week in employment news…

• The Guardian reported that firms are placing doubt on the value of degrees amid the squeeze on university places. 

• The BBC highlighted that the number of people unemployed in the UK rose by 38,000 to 2.49 million in the three months to June.

• On our own Simply Blog we offered university leavers tips on how to use Twitter in their job search. 

• WalletPop UK questioned ‘why are women still second class in the workplace?’

• The Mirror offered great tips on how to shine at an interview, including being prepared and punctual.

Did we miss anything this week in employment news? Let us know in the comments!

Job Seeker’s Week in Review

This week in employment news…

• The Mirror reports that there are more than 25,000 jobs up for grabs in the supermarket industry and tells you how to find them.

• Bloggers at Graduate Fog and Guardian Careers take issue with companies that offer unpaid internships for auction.

• On our own Simply Blog we offer tips for women from women who have achieved career success in Women in the Boardroom.

• Mashable profiles five companies that offer amazing employee perks. Perhaps one of them is hiring for your dream job?

• The Telegraph reports some good news for the UK job market: Sahaviriya Steel is recruiting 1,000 posts for Redcar plant.

Did we miss anything this week in employment news? Let us know in the comments!