CONTENTS 1ST JUNE 2013


04 REVIEW AND COMMENT: MAY News and statistics from the retail and hospitality industries last month.


06 CAREERS ADVICE: HOW TO ASK FOR INTERVIEW FEEDBACK


Whether it’s poor preparation, missing manners or inadequate attire, there are times when something you’ve done has failed to swing the interview in your favour. But what? Until you answer this question, you’re in danger of making the same mistakes again.


08 CAREERS MASTERCLASS


There are times when an issue at work becomes more significant than can be dealt with by a quiet conversation or meeting with your boss. We discuss what you need to know about expressing grievance and appeals formally in the workplace.


10 TOP 20 TIPS: USING RECRUITMENT AGENCIES


Using a recruitment agency can be one of the easiest methods of finding a job, but only if you use them to their best, or rather your best, advantage. Here, we give you our top 20 tips for using recruitment agencies.


13 RETAIL APPOINTMENTS 19 HEAD OFFICE & HR APPOINTMENTS 22 HOSPITALITY & LEISURE APPOINTMENTS


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