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		<title>Politely declining a counter offer</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/politely-declining-a-counter-offer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/politely-declining-a-counter-offer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Handling counter offers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accept]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[assertive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[counter offer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[courteous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flattering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[notice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reasons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stay calm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[take control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=294</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Counter offers might seem flattering at first, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll want to accept the offer of that pay rise or promotion. So, how do you politely decline the offer to stay with your current company? Read here for tips on handling this delicate situation. ]]></description>
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		<title>IT and the perm to contract switch…</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/the-it-sector-and-the-perm-to-contract-switch%e2%80%a6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/the-it-sector-and-the-perm-to-contract-switch%e2%80%a6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contract work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Permanent work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget restrictions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contract]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contract extensions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[global]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job vacancies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patient]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[permanent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[proactive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[project demands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[realistic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruitment agencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[temporary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workforce]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=288</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In contrast to a trend from contract to permanent workers within the engineering industry, the IT sector, another specialist recruitment division within NES, has experienced a shift in preference from permanent to contract personnel as a result of the worldwide recession. Read more here to understand how this could affect you.]]></description>
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		<title>Switching from contract to perm – why, exactly?</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/switching-from-contract-to-perm-%e2%80%93-why-exactly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/switching-from-contract-to-perm-%e2%80%93-why-exactly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 08:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contract work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Permanent work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budgets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career progression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[company car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contract]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contract market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring companies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring spend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[notice periods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pension]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[permanent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[training]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=279</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A once favoured flexible contract workforce has been overshadowed in recent times by a need to accurately forecast hiring spend and control budgets, leading the engineering industry to make a notable shift from contract to permanent workers. Read here about adapting to this new outlook – and find out why you’d want to!]]></description>
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		<title>Jobseekers beware! (e-cover letter complacency can kill your job search)</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/jobseekers-beware-e-cover-letter-complacency-can-kill-your-job-search/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/jobseekers-beware-e-cover-letter-complacency-can-kill-your-job-search/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cover letters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attachment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chartered]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cover letter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e-cover letter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[email]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grammar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job spec]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job specification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[punctuation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruiter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spelling]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=275</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jobseekers, be warned: in an age of internet, email and online applications, e-cover letter complacency can put an end to your job search in an instant. Hours spent crafting the perfect CV or resume can amount to nothing with an unprofessional introductory email. Read more here about how to avoid falling victim to the “it’s just an email” trap.]]></description>
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		<title>Jobseeker self promotion – spreading the word!</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/jobseeker-self-promotion-%e2%80%93-spreading-the-word/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/jobseeker-self-promotion-%e2%80%93-spreading-the-word/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CVs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CV distribution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[face-to-face]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gumtree]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring managers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HR departments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search loop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job search strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobsite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[just engineers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[linkedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oil and gas jobsearch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phone calls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[railway people]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruiters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruitment agencies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=266</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With an increasing number of avenues for self-promotion – especially online – jobseekers should use a range of different methods if they’re to take full advantage of the opportunities available. The aim of the game is to reach out to as many industry professionals as you can to let them know about your work. Read more about how to market yourself here. ]]></description>
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		<title>Negotiating your graduate salary</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/negotiating-your-graduate-salary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/negotiating-your-graduate-salary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Salary & rate negotiation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget restrictions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career ladder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deluded]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[experience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[global economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[graduate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[qualifications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salary negotiation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skill set]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[starting salaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[university]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=255</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Salary negotiation is a tricky subject even for those with years of experience and an enviable skill set, but for graduates, it can be even more troublesome (especially during a global recession!) What’s important is to remember that salary negotiation is more achievable during more affluent times, so enthusiasm and an appreciation of business adversity will be welcomed by hiring companies. Read more here.]]></description>
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		<title>Increase your earning potential: get chartered!</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/increase-your-earning-potential-get-chartered/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/increase-your-earning-potential-get-chartered/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Increasing your earning potential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chartered]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chartership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[continuing professional development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CPD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earning potential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economic climate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excellence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job specification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mentor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional institutions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacancy advertisement]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=250</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a professional engineer committed to career development and continual improvement, Chartership is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate your level of expertise to others in an instant. Looking to increase your earning potential? Get chartered! Read more here.]]></description>
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		<title>Networking events – conquering the fear</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/networking-events-%e2%80%93-conquering-the-fear/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/networking-events-%e2%80%93-conquering-the-fear/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colleague]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contacts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecademy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[face-to-face]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[firm handshake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hidden jobs market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[in-person]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[linkedin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[networking events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[networking strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[offering information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[professional networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharing expertise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[two-way communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viadeo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web 2.0]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social networking now dominates internet use and professional business people are keen for a slice of the action. But be sure that you don’t undervalue the impact that face-to-face networking can have on your career progression. Read more here about conquering the fear of your business networking events.]]></description>
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		<title>Long-term career planning</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/long-term-career-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/long-term-career-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Long term career planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career aspirations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career goal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[career progression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[challenging economic times]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contract]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economic downturn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goal setting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[long-term]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ongoing evaluation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pay cut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[permanent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reduction in hours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reduction in overtime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[redundancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salary freeze]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[steps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[targets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[timeframes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workforce]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=238</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A long-term career plan can take a backseat during challenging economic times, as people with jobs do what they can to keep hold of them and those looking for work consider all kinds of opportunities in the hope that they’ll secure a new role as quickly as possible. Read more here about how – and why – to stay focused on your long-term career plan.  ]]></description>
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		<title>The importance of interview feedback</title>
		<link>http://www.nestalks.com/the-importance-of-interview-feedback/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nestalks.com/the-importance-of-interview-feedback/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NES</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interview feedback]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[application]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[body language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[constructive criticism]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[future opportunities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Job search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobseekers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[post-interview]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[proactive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prolonged]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[searching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stressful]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tone of voice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacancies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nestalks.com/?p=228</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The worldwide economic downturn and high unemployment rates have highlighted the importance of interview feedback, as jobseekers face increased competition for roles. Feedback is a great way to learn from any mistakes and improve interview technique. Read more here about the benefits.]]></description>
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