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If environmental sustainability is important to you then a career in renewable energy is one of the best ways to make a real difference in combating climate change and environmental damage.
Global warming and other environmental affairs have been at the top of the political agenda for government leaders for some time now and more and more people are needed to help nations and countries reduce carbon emissions.
Global targets have been set and each individual country must contribute towards these. The British government has vowed to reduce carbon emissions in large non-energy intensive organisations by 1.2 million tonnes of carbon per year by 2020.
By 2020 the Scottish Government also aim to generate 50% of electricity by renewable energy meaning the United Kingdom as a whole is making moves to tackle the problem together.
There are many schemes in place the United Kingdom (UK), tasked with reducing carbon emissions, increasing green energy sources and generally creating a more environmentally friendly country.
The UK has also passed legislation which introduces the world’s first long-term legally binding framework to tackle the dangers of climate change. The Climate Change Bill was introduced into Parliament in 2007 and creates a new approach to effectively managing energy issues within Britain.
The enormous amount of effort being focused on tackling climate change means renewable energy is one of the fastest growing job sectors, offering unyielding job opportunities and salaries that are comparable with other industries.
Renewable energy offers a wide range of careers due to the different kinds of energy source; wind, hydro, tidal, solar and biofuels.
The renewable energy sector has the added security of continued government support for expanding the alternative energy market in order to achieve the targets that have been put in place.
The commitment to tackling climate change is one which will continue for many years to come so a career in renewable energy could be a wise move.
One of the attractions about working in the field is the scope for growth; renewable energy is already the fastest growing area in the energy sector and recent government figures suggest several thousand jobs could be created in years to come.
Equally as important as relevant qualifications is the ability to demonstrate commitment to, and understanding of, the renewable energy sector.
Graduate job hunters in Scotland may be interested to hear about the planned creation of a big money retail and recreational development in Inverurie that could create 400 employment vacancies.
Northern Irish company Northburn Developments has confirmed it is on the verge of tabling a bid to Aberdeenshire Council that includes details of the creation of a hotel and restaurant, a superstore and a 100-acre riverside public park, the Press and Journal reports.
The project will be in the form of an extension to an existing retail park which has already brought employers such as Currys, Homebase and Halfords to the area.
Alan Mitchell, Northburn’s director, told the paper: “It is another very exciting project, and all within walking distance of the centre of Inverurie. The retail park has brought more shoppers to the town and, as we predicted, that has also benefited existing traders.
“Our plan will give Inverurie a green heart by creating a public park of regional significance.”
In addition to this, Graduates hoping to find employment within the IT sector may be interested to hear that a technology firm in Ireland has created 70 new jobs and that two other firms in the country are to create another 130 positions.
Bells Labs Ireland is in a position to offer 70 new jobs on its Green Touch initiative thanks to the government’s IDA Ireland scheme.
Deputy prime minister Mary Coughlan yesterday (February 3rd) announced the major expansion of Bell Labs at its plant in Dublin.
She said: “Bell Labs plays a hugely significant part in the Irish research eco-system.
“Its uniquely open approach to innovation and the sharing of ideas will advance technological development and accelerate growth amongst Irish companies, bolstering our long-term economic expansion.”
Additionally, Synergy Security, a security firm with offices in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick is to create 100 jobs before the end of the year, while Nua Healthcare is set to offer 30 positions in Kildare and Laois.
The engineering industry continues to display promising employment trends despite being in the cusp of the recession. During August 2009 opportunities for UK jobs in engineering continue to rise, especially within then Utilities and Rail sectors.
Engineering jobs in the Utility sector have been one of the key influences for the growth in job opportunities in the engineering industry. Firms such as Liverpool based water company United Utilities have contribute to the growth of engineering jobs in the UK, with prospective plans to line 350 meters of sewer tunnels in Merseyside.
In addition to engineering jobs in Liverpool, the north-east of England maintains a strong position in producing jobs in engineering . It was announced that a new renewable energy plant will be created in Newcastle by Vertical Winde Energy a Northern-Ireland based energy firm. The plans for the new renewable energy plant will consist of a micro wind power generated system, which will undoubtedly generate a boost of employment opportunities in engineering for the people of Newcastle.
In addition to the promising growth of engineering jobs , the continued expansion of rail firm Network Rail is also contributing to the number of new engineering job opportunities in the UK, with the complex and specialized redevelopment of London’s Blackfriars station.
However, the growth of jobs in the engineering industry has also been marred with the closure of engineering company Schlumberge, which will see 69 redundancies.
It is obvious to say there have been a number of casualties in the engineering industry due to the recession. However, despite these losses, the engineering industry as a whole continues to show signs of resilience. The overall outlook remains upbeat and optimistic. Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s visit to Scotland to greet member companies of Scottish Engineering emphasized the encouraging signs for the continued growth of the engineering industry.
Medecho is totally committed to the National Health Service and in particular, high standards of patient care. We adhere stringently to the NHS Code of Practice, as set down by the NHS Executive and operate to strict standards, both in terms of good recruitment practice and a sound ethical stance. Being one of the largest locum doctor jobs databases around (over 35,000 doctors) continuously updated, we have successfully placed medical locum doctors in over 200 NHS Trusts, in all regions of the UK.
Over the years, we have made a conscious decision to channel more of our efforts and resources to NHS regions, with a higher demand for locum doctors, namely; South and North Wales, Midlands, North East, North West, all parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. By providing a higher level of concentration, we have delivered greater effectiveness and efficiency to these regions. We take the time to regularly visit our client’s sites and fully understand their needs.
Quality is our highest concern and is driven by a consistent focus on customer needs and feedback. In order to ensure the continuing development and improvement of our business activity, various forms of reviews, assessments, inspections and audits are constantly introduced, all of which are applied through efforts of fully trained and competent personnel.
Our philosophy of providing a high quality and efficient service to both doctors and hospitals, allows us to maintain the highest compliance, with the National Framework Agreement. State of the art database, allowing the quick matching of available doctors to jobs We have made contractual agreements with an Occupational Health organisation, to check declarations of health and Senior Physicians, for ongoing support and Clinical Governance. Fully trained team, all with a minimum of 6 years in medical (doctors) recruitment Our team of recruiters each have a minimum of 6 years experience in medical locums (doctors) and work in dedicated teams, each with their own speciality, so you can be sure each client will receive the highest levels of service and professionalism.
We are a current NHS PASA National Framework Agreement holder, for the supply of medical locums. Unlike other agencies, we specialise solely in locum doctors and as a specialist recruitment consultancy for hospital doctors, Medecho has rapidly expanded through excellent service provision. The UK offers more opportunities than ever before and no-one can get you there like Medecho. Whatever you are looking for, Medecho can help.
What’s bigger than the recession? Climate change. And world leaders are struggling to agree how to tackle it. Good news: there is something you can do about it. Environmentally focused approaches are creating green jobs that in turn can become the “green shoots” of recovery that the UK economy so badly needs.
Green jobs are not sidelined for the stereotype of “do-gooders” in brown cords and woolly jumpers – it’s a pragmatic way to help change the world around you.
Chantél du Plooy takes a look at the green-collar opportunities available in the UK and how you can get involved.
Combating climate change
Climate change is natural. It is the atmosphere’s way of adapting to the amount of energy it receives from the sun.
If these changes take centuries, the biosphere can adapt normally. However, climate change is currently taking place too fast. Over the last 200 years human activity such as burning fossil fuels, dramatic population growth and clearing woodland areas has increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
According to the Committee on Climate Change, the UK needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2020. This number is likely to increase if the UN negotiations this December in Copenhagen leads to a new deal.
A report released recently by Greenpeace International and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) indicated that a strong deal in Copenhagen could create 6.9 million jobs within the clean energy sector across the globe by 2030.
Reuters reported on a statement made by Greenpeace USA’s global arming campaign director, Damon Moglen who said: “Global leaders can tackle the twin crises of global economic recession and climate change head on by investing in renewable energy.
”We can choose green jobs and growth or unemployment, ecological and social collapse.”
Green-collar jobs the seeds to recovery
The Government doesn’t have a choice in the battle against climate change. If they do not comply with powerful and effective eco-friendly projects, they face massive financial penalties.
Combating climate change directly creates jobs which could ultimately help the country back to recovery.
But where will the money come from?
Currently the UK looses £650m per year through improper recycling. According to a report from Friends of the Earth, we send recyclable resources to landfills or incinerators which lead to 19 million tonnes of unnecessary carbon dioxide.
Dr Michael Warhurst, from Friends of the Earth commented to the Ecologist: “The UK is woefully lagging behind much of Europe on recycling.
”Flanders in Belgium recycles over 70 per cent of its waste – that’s twice as much as we recycle here.
”Our low recycling rate means that we have to import more expensive resources like aluminium – this is economic madness when they could be recycled here and sold for profit instead.”
Presently the Government has implemented multiple green schemes that include funding electric car production in the UK.
A £2.3bn aid package has been made available and Tata Motors has already received £10m to build the Indica Vista EV in the country.
Nissan has awarded its UK factory in Sunderland the opportunity to produce lithium batteries for their electric car.
Sunderland employs 4,000 workers and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is hopeful that the factory might also win the full production on the vehicle.
”The Government is doing everything possible to secure electric vehicle production in Sunderland,” he commented to The Northern Echo.
Lord Mandelson added: “I am excited that we are going to see battery production in Britain, and I’m very hopeful that will be followed up by the full car production.”
In the field of renewable energy, Glasgow has recently been chosen as the appropriate location to build a £20million research centre.
The centre will have to come up with a multi-billion pound renewable energy programme for the entire Europe. This project will create 250 top engineering jobs, the Herald Scotland reported.
The future according to the Conservative Party will sprout a “Green Deal”.
The deal will introduce plans to green UK homes in order to cut carbon emissions and create jobs.
Tories will create energy efficiency services that will earn £2.5bn a year and create around 70,000 jobs and additional apprenticeships.
There are a number of jobs that have a green approach other than working in renewable energy, eco-friendly construction or hybrid vehicles. Green jobs include hydrologist, environmental engineers, pest control technicians, conservation biologist, science teacher, toxicologists, pollution control technicians, ecologists and the list continues.
Benefiting from going green
Green projects lead to job creation and generates money, which in turn funds more eco-friendly schemes and career opportunities.
The benefits of green projects are endless. Apart from the physical improvements to the environment and the economy, there is also other ways to gain.
An eco-friendly approach to your corporation can influence your company’s image positively. As more consumers become environmentally conscious, their purchasing habits transform as well.
According to Workplace Culture, being eco-friendly encourages productivity and job satisfaction.
A survey conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute (KRI) in 13 countries revealed that sustainability programmes have a constructive influence on employees.
The survey also unveiled that workers who are impressed with their companies’ eco-friendly strategies, are proud to work there and would promote their companies to others.
Practical tips to make a difference
Not everyone can drop their current jobs and join the World Wildlife Federation (WWF).
However, this isn’t an excuse to turn a blind eye. Here are some practical tips to make a difference in your everyday working life:
1. Use paper scarcely: Think twice before printing out an email, print on both sides and if possible print two pages per sheet
2. Recycle: Not only paper but also print cartridges, cans etc
3. Shut down: Your computer and everything else running before you leave for home
4. Food & Drink: Eat and drink out of containers which you can be washed and re-used like plastic lunchboxes and porcelain mugs
5. Car pool: If you have to drive to work everyday, try and organise a car pool or share a ride with at least one other person
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Manchester city was granted city status in 1853 and lies at the centre of the Greater Manchester urban area. The city has a population of a little over 450,000 people and the area of Greater Manchester population is in the region of 2,200,000 people. It is the second largest urban zone in the UK and the fourteenth most populated in Europe.
Manchester is sometimes described as ‘The Capital of the North’ due to it’s size and status. It is the centre of arts, media, higher education, commerce and much more for the northern regions of England. In a 2006 poll of British business leaders, Manchester was voted as the best place in the UK to locate a business. It has a bustling tourist trade and is the third most visited UK city by foreign visitors. Manchester was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century, and became a major centre for manufacturing. These days, the city’s economy is largely service based, and as of 2007 Manchester was deemed the UK’s fastest growing City economy.
Financial and professional services, creative, cultural and media industries, manufacturing and communications industry are all part of the City’s business culture today, and Manchester is a focus for business both locally and in the regional, national and international markets. One of the largest financial centre’s in Europe is based here in Manchester too, with more than 15,000 people employed in banking and finance and more than 60 banking institutions. The Central Business District in the centre of Manchester’s city is a £1.5 billion mixed use development that is expanding the district.
The area is designed for office space, retail, catering facilities and much more, and a civil justice centre also opened here in October 2007. Manchester’s retail is ranked as the fourth biggest retail area in the UK based on sales and the city centre retail area contains a wide variety of shops from department stores and major chains to high end boutiques and independent shops. The city has several large shopping precincts including the Manchester Arndale which is the UK’s largest inner city shopping mall. Many companies have their UK or International headquarters here, including ITV franchisee Granada Television, and various local programmes for the north-west region are produced here.
Other companies with headquarters here are Royal Bank of Scotland, Research Triangle Institute and IGM Resins. Manchester has two universities, The University of Manchester which is the largest full time non-collegiate university in the UK, and Manchester Metropolitan University which was originally formed as Manchester Polytechnic back in 1970. It gained university status in 1992.
When you are looking at working as a nurse outside the U.S, then it is necessary to have proper information about the countries and the rules and regulations and their educational requirements. You need to collect as much information as far as possible about the experience required, the nursing license for the country of residence, valid passport and other requirements in the case of an international nursing job. There are many websites which provide information about the information on jobs by region, position, and whether the vacancy is for a room nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, intensive care nurse, critical care, maternal child services nurse or any other. The different positions require different qualifications i different countries.
Let us take a brief overview of nursing requirements of some of the popular countries destinations like UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa. UK nurses of the WWII have made the nursing jobs in UK popular as ‘lifesavers’. There are two options in UK; you may work as First-Level nurse or a Second-level nurse. For the first level nurse, a schooling of three to four years is required. For second-level nursing, you need to complete two years of education. The criterion for Scotland and Ireland is the same. The nursing profession in UK is good and the first-level nurses earn very well.
In Canada, a Bachelors Degree is required. With the same requirements for the Registered Nurses (RN) and the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in the US, you can work as RN and LPN in Canada also. To research and aid patients with mental afflictions, such nurses need to be Registered Psychiatric nurses.
Another good location for great careers is Australia. You have the option of being a Nurse Practitioner, a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse. An enrolled nurse is one who has the basic nurse training and also has training in a specialized field for 6 to 12 months. This additional qualification helps to get a better job. South Africa is also becoming a target destination. Becoming a nurse here is easier than in other countries, as there is only one kind of training of 2 years which is required. The training includes 2000 hours of clinical practice. Some of the best packages are often offered in Arab countries like Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. In some places, there are better benefits than salaries.
When you decide on the reasons why you want to work abroad, access the nursing recruiters who may be of help in your search. Many of them also provide you with advice on banking, accommodation and other matters that are relevant from the point of view of moving abroad. When you plan for such a job it is important for you to have a basic knowledge of the language and the social systems of the place You should be aware of common terms in conversations and the medical term used. Experience is also valued to a very large extent.
You may consider all these factors and access detailed information on the options available. When you are considering an international nursing job, motivation to work abroad is of high relevance.
Whether you have completed your college, are planning to change your current job or are just looking for a change, itâs a good idea to look into getting international jobs. Itâs not just that these jobs are worth considering in terms of giving a bulge to your pocket, itâs also that you can gain different kinds of experience and exposure. Making up your mind for an overseas job is only the second last step in going for an international job. Here is some homework you will need to do before considering such a job change.
Create a job vision: Irrespective of whether one chooses to work in his/ her own country or go abroad, a job vision is a must. This is basically an individualâs professional plans laid down on a whiteboard which depicts their career growth till date, short term goals and long term plans. To begin this, write your expectations clearly in terms of your achievements and growth with respect to a specific duration of time.
Choose the company/ destination: Once you are done setting a clear job vision, you need to list down companies you want to work in or destinations you want to be in. Also, do a research for job profiles in various countries and chose a country that has surplus jobs matching your work experience/education, etc.
If by chance you have posted your resume on a job finding site or with job consultancies and are open to considering overseas jobs, you will find that many suggestions for Gulf jobs, USA jobs, UK jobs and many others will come to your mailbox.
The following information should give you some idea of what to choose among the international job destinations.
Jobs in Gulf has been a favorite target for decades. The oil-rich Gulf region has provided ample international job vacancies due to the wide spectrum of career options. Nearly five million skilled Indians are housed in highly paid Gulf jobs. Some of the hot careers in Gulf are: oil & gas jobs, construction jobs, banking jobs, finance jobs, IT jobs, hospitality jobs, nursing jobs and medical care jobs. States to explore for good paying jobs in the Gulf are UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Needless to mention that these states are attracting the outside talent by providing lucrative offers in terms of money and lifestyle. So if you are a big-time spender and lifestyle connoisseur, you will love this place. If you feel proud to say that you work for a Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 company, USA jobs and Canada Jobs may be of help. There is lots of advertising you will find job sites or in magazines for your dream USA job. Hospitality jobs, Construction jobs, Media jobs, Entertainment jobs, Manufacturing jobs, Accounting jobs, Logistics jobs, Administration jobs, Service jobs, Sales jobs, Consultancy jobs, Design jobs and retail jobs are just a few areas where one can seek his dream job. States to explore when finding jobs in the USA are New York, Connecticut, Texas, California, Ohio, Colorado, Washington, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Orlando, Arizona, Kansas, Georgia, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. Good growth record and continuous economic growth rate can be well depicted by UK jobs. You will find that a large Asian population has jobs in UK due to varied job streams. There are many UK job sectors that one can choose from when taking a job in England. Scotland, Wales and North Ireland are a few hot places for UK jobs. India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Indonesia are the places to move to if you are looking for having Asian Jobs.
Consistent and rapid economic growth and liberal trade policies in these regions provide a favorable environment for having plenty of job opportunities. Apart from work, many of them are quite known as leisure destinations with mystic natural beauty and delicious sea food.
But no matter where you choose to work, once you find a suitable place you want to take up a career and a position where you can fit in, be prepared for a series of interviews and number of technical rounds for matching the standards.
Having selected the company and destination you want to work in, also look for a job profile you desire. Many a time a job profile may differ slightly or more dramatically for different companies in different geographies. Therefore, you must be sure about the profile you are getting into before you sign and contract or make any commitment.
Once you are fine with the profile, try to find out the known and unknown policies of the company.
Discussion forums and groups over the net will help you in finding out hidden policies of the company (though one need not be too skeptical about it since usually good companies follow quite transparent policies).
Last but not least, donât forget to look for all the documentation and official formalities from both you and the company.
Bahrain undoubtedly is the financial hub of the Middle East. It is also internationally known to be the most diversified economy in the Gulf region. Unlike other countries in the Gulf region that depend heavily on oil and gas production, in Bahrain, the contribution of this sector is merely 14% of GDP (2007). The most thriving sector in Bahrain currently is the financial sector. Thus, there is no dearth of banking jobs in Bahrain. These financial sector jobs have been increasing as the sector has seen ample growth over the past few years and Bahrain has become an attractive career destination for qualified expatriates in this field. Other than the financial sector, other booming sectors in the region include professional services, logistics, ICT, and manufacturing sectors.
Bahrain boasts of the highest and most transparent regulatory and supervisory standards in its financial sector and has thus become the most established financial hub which has attracted investors for businesses in this field. Despite being such a small country, it has attracted a lot of foreign investment in this region as it is the tried and tested ground for banking and insurance sector. In the region, there are more than 400 licensed financial institutions which contribute nearly 27% of GDP (2007). These institutions operate in banking, insurance and funds. Also, Bahrain is a hub for Islamic finance as the largest number of Islamic financial institutions is located in the region. Owing to these reasons banking jobs in Bahrain have become quite attractive to skilled professionals across the globe.
Bahrain banking jobs are very lucrative too. The prime reason for this is that it is a tax-free region. Thus, no taxes are levied on the compensation of an individual. This is a major puller for expatriates who throng the region to take up such jobs and make savings for a lifetime. These expatriates take up jobs on contractual basis and leave the country at the end of their term but by the time they leave, they save enough money to make the period of stay worthwhile. The quality and the standard of lifestyle offered in Bahrain are also world-class. Though one might find a huge difference in culture but with an open mind, one can enjoy the luxuries offered by the place. One has to be a little open-minded to settle well in the country and accept all the good that it has to offer.
To get a Bahrain banking job, one can apply through various mediums such as recruitment firms operating in the area, newspapers, job sites and also by directly applying to these banks that regularly advertise their vacancies on their websites. If going through a recruitment agency, it is always advisable to choose a certified agency because there are a lot of sham companies operating in this field who make unsuspecting job searchers a prey. Once short listed, the candidates have to go through a comprehensive selection procedure as the standards of selection in top financial companies are also very high. The employer becomes the sponsor of the expatriates who work in Bahrain. In your employment contract, there are other included benefits too. For instance, many employers offer housing, education for children and one annual free trip back home to employees. Considering these benefits, a banking job in Bahrain becomes a sought after one.
Despite the current economic downturn, Bahrain’s established status as the financial capital of the Middle East is ready to weather these tough times. The sector has seen a surging employment growth in Bahrain’s financial industry in the last few years. There is an emphasis on employing local Bahrainis as the country’s education system has evolved and is producing graduates ready to take up jobs. However, there is still a lot of demand for foreign workers. Prominent financial services companies operating in Bahrain include some big international names such as AIG, American Express, Bank of China, Citibank, European Islamic Bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, BNP Paribas, Hanover Re, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, JP Morgan, Lazard, Merrill Lynch, and Standard Chartered. The expansion of these firms in the region has ensured that more and more jobs are being created each year. Apart from banking, insurance and funds are the other two branches in the finance sector that are employing expatriates in large numbers.
Financial services sector touches the lives of everyone in the country, contributing over 5% of the UK’s gross domestic product and employing over 1 million people. The UK is home to thousands of financial services firms, many of them from overseas, and home of the largest financial markets in the world. So it will come as no surprise that jobs in the financial services sector are being filled faster than at any time since 2000.
Financial services is an umbrella category that can encompass a variety of services, including securities dealers and brokers, investment management and mutual fund firms, insurance companies, credit card companies, and investment and commercial banks.
Financial services have moved in many cases from the centre of London to the suburbs, where property rent and office rent is lower. Estate agents and office builders have seen an increase in work in areas like Highgate Hook and Ilford. Small firms like insurance brokers, claims specialists and tax advisors have tended to move from areas like Kennington or Kensington to Richmond or Hammersmith. Finance jobs still dominate in the city for banking jobs and investment, accountancy and book keeping or accounts staff, but for smaller companies specialising in financial services such as house insurance or private tax consultants the suburbs are becoming more popular.
The Blomfield Group latest research said it now takes 12 weeks to fill a vacancy, from date of advertising to the date of the employee starting.
Salaries increased by more than 10% in just one month, they have risen from €33,310 in February this year to €36,692 in March so no wonder jobs in Dublin’s financial services sector are filling at their fastest rate in five years. Permanent salaries are following a strong upward trend in Dublin more than in London Edinburgh or Glasgow.
In the London market average salaries have risen by 3.5% over the month to £36,146, while in Scotland the increase is of 6.5%, to £21,678.
Paul Cotter, the Managing director of Blomfied’s Dublin office, said: “Jobs are now filling significantly more quickly than they were one, three or five years ago, reflecting the new surge of confidence in the market.”
The financial services jobs markets in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow are seeing a similar trend. In London it takes 8.6 weeks, compared with more than 15 weeks in 2004.
In Scotland, it is taking on average 9.7 weeks to fill a job, compared with 14.3 weeks in 2001.
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