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- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Tuesday 21st July 2020
The Wage Impact of COVID-19
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on the UK economy. At the peak of the pandemic, where stay home orders and social distancing measures were firmly in place, the hospitality industry and areas of non-essential retail found itself at a complete standstill. Consequently, consumer spending saw a...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Tuesday 21st April 2020
Key work, low pay: How much do our key workers actually earn?
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the UK now stands at over 95,000. With this number remaining as high as it is, the government is retaining its stance on social distancing measures. All of this means that, for now at least, the way we live and work will continue to be compromised. It ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Sunday 08th March 2020
Why do you want to leave your current job?
Many people in an interview will be unsure how to answer this common question, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” It can be an awkward question to answer - in fact, it can be one of the trickiest questions to an...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Thursday 20th February 2020
The Gig Economy and Freelancers: The Benefits for Businesses
The gig economy is hitting the headlines at the moment, with increasing numbers of employees opting for freelance positions over more traditional contracts. Today, more than 42% of Britains self-employed workers are freelancers. That’s 6% of the UK workforce as a whole!...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Sunday 16th February 2020
Under Two Months Until the NMW Increase Means a Pay Rise for Millions
It has been widely reported that the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage is increasing for millions. It is also expected that tax cuts (this, of course, could change with the expected budget in March 2020) will be coming into effect on the 6th of April 2020....
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Wednesday 29th January 2020
How to find a job
It’s that time again. You are looking for a new job or perhaps you are looking to secure your first job. Either way, exciting times lie ahead!...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Wednesday 15th January 2020
4 Tips To Improve Your Career Everyday
Never assume that you are a master of your career and that you have nothing more to learn; gaining as much knowledge as possible is essential to reach the top. What you will find below is a list of the most significant things I have learnt from others. We might learn things quickly, but sometimes w...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Thursday 02nd January 2020
Minimum Wage Increase April 2020
The UK Government has announced that the National Living Wage (the minimum wage for over 25s) is to increase by 6.2% in April 2020....
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Sunday 08th September 2019
Cover letter structure: 6 essential steps
Writing about yourself can be tough, but it’s essential during a job search. Your CV is where you explain your job history, skills and qualifications, but your cover letter gives you room to elaborate on the important details, and explain why you’re the ideal person for the job. ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Friday 14th June 2019
15 Reasons Why You Want This Job
The question, “why do you want this job”, is perhaps the ultimate interview question. Interviewees dread it and some regard it as frustrating and impossible to answer....
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Thursday 13th June 2019
Understanding Your Salary Pay Slip
Ok, it’s not the most exciting subject matter but being able to read, and make sense of, your payslip is very important if you want to ensure you are being paid, and indeed taxed, correctly....
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Monday 03rd June 2019
20 Step LinkedIn Profile Checklist
Having a LinkedIn profile is a great way to be found when you are looking for a career change. Recruiters actively search through LinkedIn to find ideal candidates. If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile or your profile is out of date, the chance of being contacted greatly diminishes. We have p...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Wednesday 08th May 2019
What Does ‘Competitive Salary’ Mean?
You’ve seen a job advert for your perfect job - you’ve got the right skills set, qualifications and experience. But…no salary is listed and instead the advert states ‘Competitive Salary’. So, what does this vague statement actually mean? ...
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- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Monday 21st January 2019
5 Tips To Increase Creativity
Creativity runs a business; maybe we already know that deep down. But the real question is how creative are we and how can we transform this creativity into our growth? Well, you don't have to drink your sorrows as we have listed down the best ways to increase creativity. Do what you love. Love ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Monday 14th January 2019
A Parent’s Formula for a Winning Career - Productivity Tips For Parents
If you're a working parent, then it's not easy to manage both home and work. You've got to work smart to get things done. When you don't have a proper schedule, then you overburden yourself which will not help you to achieve an easy life. If you wish to have a productive life, then here are a few s...