Brexit vote

Employer Turns Down ‘Excellent’ Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn’t Matter

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Traditionally deemed a resume taboo, gaps in employment are becoming increasingly normalised. In some instances, gap years (also known as career breaks) are most commonly used for travelling, parenting or re-charging. Adam Nicoll, the group marketing director at UK-based recruitment and job-consulting firm Randstad, said that recruiters were once “taught to treat any CV gaps … Read more

‘The Repercussions Affect Us The Most’: Youngsters Say What They Really Think About Brexit

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It has been eight years since the Brexit referendum was held by the Conservative government, led by former Prime Minister David Cameron at the time. For younger Brits, those aged 11 to 13 at the time, the ‘vote remain’ or ‘vote leave’ debate was confusing as it ripped the nation in two – with 51.9 … Read more