Communication Bulletin

I spent most of my time at university partying and studying, devoting very little thought to graduate jobs.  It was only really in May of my final year that my thoughts turned seriously to what I was going to do after my degree.  I had studied History, which is one of the least vocational degrees, and I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.  I could tell my parents were a little anxious about what was to become of me.  My father had joined the graduate scheme of a big company as soon as he finished university, and I thought he rather felt that this would be a good move for me.  I couldn’t seem to be able to muster any interest in the corporate world, and was really quite keen to get a job in the media sector.  All the advice I received about getting into media was to try to land internship jobs, and use those as a stepping stone.

If I was to do some internship jobs, this was to mean one thing for sure – I wouldn’t be earning a great deal of money for a few months.  But I felt that it was really important to spend some time looking for a job I would genuinely enjoy.  So I sent my CV off to a selection of companies that looked interesting, asking whether I could come in and do some unpaid work for them.  My local newspaper got back to me and invited me in the following week, which was fabulous.  I got on so well with the team there that I ended up getting really involved and staying for two months.  They really made me feel part of the team, and I wrote lots of articles for publication, including a front page headline.

I really enjoyed the experience but the editor said he wouldn’t be able to give me a job there unless I took a journalism course, which I wasn’t too sure about.  I had just completed a Masters course and was keen to start a job rather than do more studying.  So I wrote off to some more companies while I was there, and was fortunate enough to find a local newspaper which was advertising for a junior staff member, and was willing to pay me to train.  I was over the moon and have now been writing forthis paper for six months.

I don’t often look with jealousy at my friends who went down the graduate scheme route.  I know that with so many graduate jobs around, you have to think carefully before you settle for something, and for me, doing internship jobs was the best way to do this.

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Video conferencing is now an integral part of many businesses’ offices around the world. The fast developments made in hi-tech audio visual conferencing equipment in recent years means that more and more businesses are making use of it to stay connected with colleagues and clients. It is a remarkably uncomplicated gadget to use, even for a novice or technophobe. In fact, the technology has progressed to a level where the latest telepresence video conferencing is as simple to use as a telephone.

Ever since the invention of television it has been possible to set up a basic form of video conferencing using two closed circuit television systems connected by cable. In the past, the picture looked grainy and sound quality was poor. All this has changed in the last twenty years or so. Nowadays, at the sharp end of the market, businesses installing video and voice conferencing systems are provided with high definition and high speed audio visual equipment as standard. And over the course of the last decade, videotelephony has been popularised for home use by free internet services such as Skype and iChat.

Audio visual conferencing offers many advantages to the increasing number of businesses which use it. One of the main benefits is that the time and expense of travelling to and from meetings can be reduced dramatically whilst at the same time the personal contact, which is vital for finalising many business deals, is maintained. Many firms, however, do not only use their telepresence equipment for major deals, but use it to foster better communication between their employees working in offices spread around the world. This contact can accelerate the transmission of data and innovations and greatly improve team morale.

Audio visual technology also offers businesses far greater flexibility when it comes to taking advantage of opportunities which arise at short notice. The arrangements for business meetings no longer need to be made far in advance, but can be organised swiftly and simply. In addition to this, many businesses are also relieved that their ecological profiles benefit as their carbon footprint is significantly reduced by convening meetings via video link-up.

Companies which sell audio visual conferencing equipment can give advice and training on all aspects of the video conferencing package, including maintenance, lighting, touch controls, temperature controls, and data sharing facilities. As quality has advanced, the price of telepresence video conferencing equipment has fallen and many firms now regard it as indispensable for their offices.

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Gaining a degree from a university provides more than just an academic experience – it prepares you for life in the ‘real world’.  For many school leavers being a university student provides their first ever experience of living away from home.  This can be a learning curve in a few different ways.  Cooking for yourself, getting down to work without anybody telling you to get off Facebook, and organizing your own money, are all useful skills that you will probably pick up at university.  For many students, staying on the right side of their overdraft is one of the most difficult parts of student life – and there are certainly many who find themselves wishing for a Cash Genie who will provide them with a little bit of extra money to see them through until the end of the term.  Sometimes, following a few simple bits of advice can stop you from getting into too much financial difficulty.

One of the main expenses of the typical student is text books.  It is not unusual to be sent a list of necessary books shortly before you arrive, or when you choose your modules, that look as if they will cost you hundreds of pounds.  Many keen freshers will think they need to head straight to the nearest bookshop, but there are many ways of getting your necessary materials without tearing straight into your student loan.

Your university library is obviously a good place to start, but this is likely to have only a few copies of every item, so if there is a really important book that you are likely to use for a whole year (not just for one essay, for example), then it is often worth having a copy of your own.  Students in the year above you are likely to have similar materials that they no longer need, so check online postings or noticeboards in your department, where they are likely to be advertising their books at low prices.  Otherwise, the internet is a great place to look for second hand books, which are always significantly less costly than new ones, and may even have the important bits helpfully highlighted!

It may be of some comfort to know that there are companies such as Cash Genie who can provide immediate loans if you need money quickly.  But life at university doesn’t have to be expensive – as a student you can buy so many things for low prices that it really is possible to live on a tight budget. Just remember that the bar’s offer of three triple vodkas for a fiver might not be as good an idea as it seems!

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When it comes to kickboxing London can present an impressive range of choices. To a degree this is due to the size of the city: there is a big range of choice for any sport you are keen on. But also, it has to do with the nature of Kickboxing in the modern world, because there are so many variations, schools of thought and inter-disciplinary combinations of the sport. In London kickboxing classes are an increasingly popular way to get fit, stay healthy, and socialise on a regular basis. If you want to get involved in a London kickboxing club, you are sure to be spoilt for choice!

Kickboxing originally originated in ancient Thailand, where it grew out of martial arts previously practised in China and India. Although, like most other martial arts, it was ostensibly developed as training for fighters, even in the 1800s, during a peaceful era, it was taught and carried out mainly for its health benefits. Kickboxing has grown into a martial art that places a lot of importance on discipline, self-control, and self improvement in general. It was developed in 20th century Japan and then in America. So it is clear to see, with all of the different influences it has had, why there is such variety in kickboxing!

Today there are lots of reasons why you might want to try this particular martial art. Some clubs, or dojos, are geared towards training for competitive kickboxing, and as such their training programs can be very tough, with more emphasis on technique, speed and power than on general wellbeing. These types of clubs are great if you would like to box in competitions or to learn effective self-defence.

Your personal motivations will affect which London kickboxing classes are best suited to your requirements. For instance, if you are mostly looking to get into or to stay in shape, then kickboxing is a good way to do it. However, you would do well to choose a London kickboxing club that places most of the emphasis of its training on health, fitness and body toning. Many people go down a path that is slightly different from these two – healthy body toning and effective kickboxing training – and make an effort to combine as many of the benefits of martial arts as possible into one discipline. These schools tend to place a certain amount of emphasis on spiritual and mental, as well as physical, fitness, and they include meditative practices to complement the physical exertion. In fact, one of the major benefits of kickboxing London residents are getting to understand is that it helps to relieve the stress of a busy working life.

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At the present time, business proposal writing is such a crucial part of commercial activity, that it would be financial suicide not to be certain that your employees had the best possible training in putting forward their proposals.  For particularly important bids, some sales presentation training may prove invaluable in winning your company millions of pounds.  Coming second on a big bid is always a frustrating occurrence, and the right people can help make sure this happens as little as possible.

By employing a consultancy to help you identify where you can improve your sales pitches, you will gain the invaluable perspective of an outsider who has seen how several other teams do the same thing.  If your staff are talented but have a tendency to make particular mistakes, or have been using the same PowerPoint presentation for far too long, a new approach may well be welcome.  With just a few days of sales presentation training, your sales team are likely to be rejuvenated in a way that translates into a major business advantage.

There are many ways in which a company can help you boost your sales.  bid support is a very worthwhile service for many companies, as consultants can support clients in preparation and delivery of bids, pitches and responses.  They can also provide a sales health check, which gives a thorough overview of your sales process, suggesting four problem areas within your team, so that you can focus on improvement in specific areas.  This is done  in a number of ways.  An in-depth review focuses on identifying major issues, and focused training addresses these problems with sales staff to help them boost performance in the short, medium and long term. They also provide consultative workshops, which help your team work together to think of ways to improve their sales strategy.  All these strategies are designed to create long term sales success, rather than a brief sales boost.
Business proposal writing is not rocket science, but most teams could benefit from some constructive criticism and advice.  Most sales teams will probably find that a little bit of sales presentation training will go a long way, as far as sales figures are concerned.  Employees can feel as if they are rather left on their own when it comes to big bids, and some professional bid support could be the ideal way to boost morale.  A small investment could enable your business to reap big returns in the long term, and make your team happier and more confident.

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For most employees law is not an area of expertise and legal advice on their working arrangements can be expensive and difficult to come by. Not only is there the problem of finding a suitable lawyer, but the financial expense of taking advice from them can be prohibitive. Many people do not know their rights under employment law. UK workers have extensive provision under the law to ensure fair working conditions, but some unscrupulous employers ignore basic legal requirements. If you think that you are being exploited as an employee employment law is well worth researching. Basic research can fortunately be done on the internet for free or very cheaply. This should help you to avoid falling prey to dodgy employers.

Sometimes employees are most in need of legal counsel when they have recently lost their job. And yet it is often this time when money to pay legal bills can be most difficult to find. There are now, however, online legal companies that offer guidance on employment law and can offer ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements to fight employees’ cases. When thinking about these options it is important to check that the company you turn to is regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority to ensure that you get good legal advice.

Factors that all employees should be aware of include their rate of pay, their entitlement to annual holiday and to sick pay, and the working hours that they are expected to complete, as well as many other subjects too numerous to mention fully here. Useful information is accessible on websites provided by the government on all these topics. Entitlements also alter over time, so it is important to check for updates regularly. For example, from 1 October 2010 new rates and age bands will apply to the national minimum wage.

Even though for many employees law advice will fortunately never be necessary, it is still extremely helpful to sign a contract when starting work. This can be useful in settling any disputes which arise with your employer. Even if you are persuaded to sign a contract which breaks elements of the employment law UK employers are required to comply with, you will not lose out because of it. For example, if you sign a contract agreeing to work for less than the national minimum wage the contract will be invalid and you are still entitled to be paid the correct amount. Whatever role you occupy as an employee employment law is there to protect you.

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There are occasions when you are short of cash when a short term loan might be the best way to go. A cash advance can rescue your finances from ruin in the near-term, though you should plan for the future to account for it in next month’s budget and prevent it happening again. It is in these cases that firms offering an instant loan approval could be the answer you require. The internet has many such opportunities, and you can arrange for the money you need to be credited to your account more or less straight away.

These services – which include companies like Cash Genie – work on a simple business model where you pay a fixed fee to borrow typically small amounts of money (no more than £750). Interest rates are high, but because this is a short term loan, you are not going to be rolling that over month after month – one reason why the APR (which could be as much as 2,623 percent) really isn’t a very useful number in this case. You will be borrowing money for a few days or weeks at most – the mean loan period is around three weeks.

They are also geared around ease of use. There’s no point in agreeing to give you a loan for an emergency if it takes days or weeks to come through, as it might if you were doing it through a bank. Loans take just minutes to approve, if that. The money can be transferred to your account on the same day, although this will cost extra.

There are not many occasions in life when you will need to think about taking out a cash advance on these terms, but when disasters strike and you have nowhere else to go, a short term loan can be ideal. Instant loan approval wouldn’t have been doable a few years ago – at least, not without a trip to your friendly neighbourhood loan shark or other shady character – and the web makes the process quick and easy to navigate. Make sure you are familiar with all the terms and conditions (the same goes for any financial product, or, indeed, any purchase that comes with strings attached) and be clear about what charges you will be incurring and the timescale of repayment – this is, after all, a legal contract, and the distance and feeling of disconnection brought by the internet doesn’t mean that there will not be consequences if you don’t honour the agreement!

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It can be a difficult task finding the perfect firm of north London builders but if you want a company with a good reputation and highly skilled, experienced tradesman, you won’t go wrong if you choose Artisan of London.

The Artisan name continues to grow and the company is now one of London’s premier building contractors with an impressive portfolio of clients.

If you want a firm of chelsea builders to restore a newly acquired property, or a company of Hampstead builders to extend your existing home, Artisan of London is the firm to call.

Artisan gets much of its business through personal recommendationsfrom satisfied clients and as more than 95% of those clients continue to use the north London builders whenever they need additional work done, you can be guaranteed of a first-rate and professional service every time.

Artisan offers a free design service for such rooms as kitchens and bathrooms and the company will source the highest quality products, such as granite work surfaces and natural stone tiles, at trade prices.

If you’re looking for a reliable firm of Hampstead builders, a north London builders with an excellent reputation, or a firm of chelsea builders who guarantee satisfaction every time, contact Artisan of London. I assure you, you won’t be disappointed!

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Although the financial crisis is officially past, many individuals are still left fighting to fulfil their financial obligations.

Debt is a topic nobody likes discussing and yet it is something that can harm us all in one way or another. Sometimes the problem is so severe that expert assistance is required, but in other circumstances, a quick fix is all that is needed to bring the problem under control.

What do you do when your children ask for cash for that important college field trip? Or your heating breaks down? Unexpected events tend to be things that most people don’t think about planning for.

Banks and other financial organisations tightened their lending criteria in the recession and this led to some people over-extending on credit cards, which charge excessive interest rates, to solve these unexpected problems. Don’t let yourself get into this trap. There is another answer.

Cash Genie specialises in giving immediate decisions on short term loans. A short term loan is repayable in full as soon as you get your next wage so it is a ideal solution when you need money cash in a hurry!

Unlike a lot of loan firms, applying for funds from Cash Genie is so easy. There’s no onerous paperwork to complete and the advance could be credited to your bank the same day!

Almost everybody over the age of 18 can apply to Cash Genie for a loan. In addition to being employed, you need to have debit card and a income salary of more than 500 pounds. If you meet all of those criteria, you are eligible.

Cash Genie respects their client’s privacy and they have a number of security measures in place to ensure the safety of all of your personal details.

If you are suffering dire financial problems, it would be advisable not to try and cope with your problems with this kind of short-term loan. There are several professional establishments that can help you solve your problems.

However, if you really do just want a short-term loan to pay for an unusual expense, you could get up to £750 from Cash Genie in seconds, 24/7. And better still, you won’t even have to pay any administration charges to set up the loan.

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Sanctuary Personnel is an expert social care recruitment firm offering social work jobs and social services jobs.

Sanctuary Personnel has offices in Ipswich and Glasgow but they function across the Home Counties, Birmingham, Manchester, and the entire UK providing expert, competent social workers to local authorities and public sector bodies.

Sanctuary Social Care was founded in 2002 as a specialist Social Work consultancy firm. The company is committed to promoting best practice and its unparalleled understanding of the desires of Local Government and Public Sector bodies has made it a preferred supplier to more than 140 local authorities and leading organisations such as CAFCASS and the NSPCC.

The company has many social worker jobs and social services jobs on its books for both permanent and temporary jobseekers. Because of the company’s relationships and links to these bodies, they guarantee to offer social work jobs and social services jobs that are not available in other agencies.

The firm has highly proficient and knowledgeable staff to help make your quest for jobs as straightforward as possible. All the consultants will explain the current options available and lead you through compliance processes.

Are you interested in social worker jobs? Are you a qualified Social Worker, Social Work Assistant or Occupational Therapist, searching for the best available job? If so, you’re just the kind of applicant that Sanctuary Personnel is looking for.

Sanctuary Personnel also has a branch called Sanctuary Executive. It specialises in placing the finest executives, senior managers and directors in top-level social work jobs to ensure your association runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The company believes in bearing the entire recruitment burden for you.

If you are looking for deserving and competent high-calibre jobseekers to fill your social worker jobs, why not let Sanctuary Executive do the work for you? They will filter all the jobseekers so that the candidates you are presented with are the perfect fit for your organisation. Sanctuary Executive executes this quickly and easily.

Choose Sanctuary Executive or Sanctuary Personnel and you will get the right workers to help you administer change and staff your organisation into a successful future.

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