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Failing forwards

Success is all about the ability to fail a little better than before, writes Nick Walker. ...

Still looking after 89 applications

Despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to land a job. I've got two years of research experience and I'm currently studying IT. Any advice? ...

Contract termination

After I was terminated for disclosing my salary details to a friend, I've been unemployed for months. Can I rejoin the finance sector without a good reference? ...

One in four German workers in low-wage sector

New labour market study shows 1 in 4 in Germany is low-wage worker while jobless figures have dropped. ...

EU leaders see ‘catastrophe’ amid youth joblessness

French president Francois Hollande makes impassioned plea for jobless ‘post-crisis’ generation that fears it will never work ...

Is it possible to switch from academic field to commercial field?

I have a background in academia as a research assistant and I've been trying to switch and land a job in the commercial sector ... ...

Too old to start again?

I have more than 20 years of experience in engineering and recently became unemployed. I don't mind trying for a junior position however am I too old to be 'competitive' in the market? ...

Jobless and no direction

My boss fired me as I didn't get along with my colleagues and I've been trying to look for a job in hospitality without much luck ... ...