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River Island is opening a new store at the WestQuay shopping centre in Southampton, New Look is to also looking at a move to the centre and we believe this will be at the former Waitrose store location.

WestQuay’s shopping centre will also have a range of catering jobs at their food hall as a number of new eateries are opening including Hotel Chocolat and Julian Graves the UK’s largest independent specialist natural food and ingredients retailer. Already open is the South’s largest Pret a Manger and SumoSalad.

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Millions of people struggle to find the time over the festive season and none more so than working mums. During a time of year when the majority of people have to work full time hours, often twiddling their thumbs because there is very little business happening, working mums are required to take holiday to look after their children. Flexible working would provide the perfect solution at a time of year when some goodwill wouldn’t go a miss! Not enough businesses offer flexible working at times of the year when shift work amongst existing staff would provide an effective enough service.

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These are all deliberately ‘open’ interview questions, in other words you cannot answer them with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, the interviewer is trying to find as much information about you as possible, this is your chance to really sell yourself.

* Why do you want to leave your current role?
* What interests you in joining this company?
* Are you going to be happy temping with the insecurity of how long we will need someone?
* What types of people do you work well with and not work well with?
* What have been your greatest successes in your current position?
* What could you have done better in your current role?
* How is your management style most effective to your current team?
* What are your key strengths that you will bring to this role?
* What similar projects have you had experience of?
* How would your team or colleagues describe you?
* What is your ambition in life?
* Give me an example of your prioritisation skills?
* What is the most difficult thing you have ever done at work

Great Questions to Ask in an Interview.

Here are a few questions to might be good to ask at interview.

* Why is the position being recruited?
* How would you best describe the culture of this organisation?
* What is the policy of your company in taking on temporary staff permanently?
* What are your plans for this role immediately and in the long term?
* What type of employee is historically successful in your company?
* Who does the role interact with most in the business?
* Are there other projects that I can get involved in if I carry out the role in question an have more time?
* Are you looking to hire this role on a permanent basis as well?
* If so, can I be considered for this?
* Ask the interviewer what their background is. People always like to talk about themselves and this gives you the chance to gather your thoughts

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Have you ever thought about doing a medical trial, well it certainly hits the news and there are risks but more often than not med trials is a route to earning extra cash on the side. Here are a few questions which you should think about as they could be important factors to consider before entering into a trial.

Q. Can I take part in a Clinical Trial?
A. There are rules about who can and can’t take part in a clinical trial these rules are often referred to as inclusion or exclusion criteria.

These Inclusion and exclusion criteria are designed to help ensure the safety of the people taking part and help make sure that the trial produces accurate results. These criteria could be based on your age, sex, any current or previous medical history and numerous other factors. As these selection criteria differ from study to study it is essential that your suitability for the trial is assessed before you are allowed to participate.

Q. If I am asked to take part in a study will I have to sign an informed consent form?
A. “Informed consent” is the process of describing / learning the facts about a clinical trial before deciding whether or not to participate. It is essential that you are able to make in “informed” decision about taking part in a study hence the name. If there are any changes made once a study has started you will be given additional information to ensure that you are kept informed.

To help you decide if you would like to take part, the doctor involved will explain the study to you. You will then be provided with an informed consent form that will include a lot of information about the trial; why it is taking place, how long it will take, the standard procedures, any risks or side effects you might experience and who will be involved.

The risks to you and potential benefits are explained in the informed consent form. You should take your time to consider this information carefully and then decide if you would like to sign it. Keep a copy of the informed consent form as it is helpful to refer to before, during and after the trial. If you aren’t given one immediately ask for a copy. You can also request more information, for example, a copy of the protocol (full study plan). No informed consent form may include any language that asks or appears to ask you to waive your legal rights, or that releases or appears to release the investigator, the sponsor, or the institution from liability for negligence.

PLEASE NOTE: IF AT ANY TIME YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND YOU CAN PULL OUT OF THE STUDY. BY SIGNING THE INFORMED CONSENT FORM THIS DOES NOT OBLIGATE YOU TO TAKE PART. IT MERELY CONFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED AND UNDERSTOOD THE STUDY INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN

Q. What should I do before signing the informed consent form?
A. Strongly consider what questions you would like to ask the doctors and nurses involved. You may also want to ask somebody else to come along to the meeting with you to support you or to ask any questions that you might forget It is not unheard of for people to take tape recorders or at the least a pen and paper into this meeting to record all the relevant answers to your questions. You may like to ask:

When will the trial start?
Is there anything I need to do to prepare (e.g stop drinking or smoking for a period before)?
Why is the trial being conducted (what is its aim?)?
Who will be running the trial and who will be looking after me before, during and afterwards?
Has the compound / treatment been tested before? If so can they tell you more about this?
What kinds of tests might you have to have?
Will there be any lasting effects of this study after its finished?
If I am a woman of childbearing potential, how long will I need to wait after the study has finished before becoming pregnant?
How long will the trial take and will you need to stay overnight or in hospital?
Will there be any side effects? (see below)
Will I be compensated for my expenses or my time? If so how?
Will I be told the outcome of the trial I take part in?
Will there be any need for aftercare or follow up visits after the study has been completed? If so what will these involve?
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Q. What will the side effects be?
A. It is very difficult to answer this question because it very much depends on the nature of the study and the treatments involved. You should discuss this thoroughly with your doctor and the people running the trial. However some of the more common side effects seen during Medical Trials include headaches, nausea, rashes / skin irritation, fatigue or other physical discomfort. Alternatively, there may be no side effects at all.

Click Medical Trials to find current jobs.

Information sourced at MedTrials.co.uk

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Good interview techniques are paramount! With good interview advice you stand out from all other candidates being considered for the role in question. You might appear to be the best candidate on paper, you may have glowing credentials, but a lack of preparation before the interview can let you down. Most interviews will only last one hour, you will probably not get a second chance!
Here are some guidelines for you to follow:

• 1. Make sure that you know the exact time and location of the interview and allow plenty of time to get there, most people suggest a 10 minute window. There is nothing worse than being flustered when you arrive.
• 2. Make sure that you know exactly who you are meeting and try and get some background information on them, it will be easier to understand their drivers. Try and also ascertain the format of the interview, what the process will be and who else you likely to be meeting.
• 3. Be clear for which position you are being interviewed, ideally get an advert or job specification and do some research about your future employer; it shows you are keen and will add to your confidence.

The organisation’s website is THE best source of research. Most sites now have press release or news sections that will provide you with up-to-date information. There may also be a career section and a financial information section for potential investors.

Trade publications are the next most specific source of information. Many of these journals now have their own websites with both current and archived material on them. Most national newspapers and even UKtemps News have news links with archived material that can be sourced and searched through very easily.

Networking with anyone you know who knows someone who works within the organisation to gain information that would otherwise not be available to you.

If you can bring any research or knowledge to the interview and add it to your “sell” then it can look very impressive to potential employers.

• 4. Give some thought to questions that you might be asked at interview as standard questions are quite often repeated from company to company and interviewer to interviewer. We have some example questions at the end of this section. To give you a starting point, think of the worst potential questions that you could be asked and make sure that you have sound answers to these.
• 5. Dress accordingly. In an office environment then a business suit is a must. If it is not an office environment then seek advice from the recruiter representing you. If you are unsure then you are better to be over dressed - First impressions are vital.
• 6. Know your CV like the back of your hand - it is amazing how many people fail at interview because they haven’t read their CV recently. Make sure you remember all relevant dates and if you do have gaps (which you shouldn’t) then make sure that you have explanations for them.
• 7. If you are on a visa or need to show specific qualifications / certificates for the role in question then make sure that you have these to hand and that that they are kept in a presentable folder to keep them neat and tidy.
• 8. Remember that the interview is a two way process. As well as ’selling’ yourself as best you can you should also be considering questions for the interviewer themselves. Cover aspects of the role, career development and the company culture.
• 9. Treat others as you would expect to be treated yourself - If you cannot attend the interview, call immediately to give as much notice as possible and a more appropriate date and time can be scheduled.

Don’t just fail to turn up - whatever the reason - at least call. For more interview tips visit our advice centre

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