iVillage UK Work and Career News

Giving your child career advice

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:45:25 GMT

Research suggests that 42 per cent of 18-30 year olds believe they took the wrong educational path because of parental influence. Harry Freedman offers tips on how to give your children the best career advice to ensure they have a long and happy working life

How to complain and get results

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:37:16 GMT

Advice on how to complain about issues such as bad service in restaurants and receiving damaged goods

How to avoid being ripped off

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:37:16 GMT

Advice on how to avoid being ripped off when it comes to issues such as building or plumbing work on your home

Why adult learning can change your life

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:25:30 GMT

Advice on how adult learning can benefit you in later life

Tips for combining work with study

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:25:30 GMT

Advice on how adults who lead busy lives can free up time to study as well as hold down a job and look atfer their family

Your rights during the recruitment process

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:20:23 GMT

Professional advice on your rights during the recruitment process

Your rights in disciplinary procedures

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:44:47 GMT

Expert professional advice on an individual's rights in the event of disciplinary procedures at work

Divorce - England rules!

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:37:33 GMT

Where is the best place in the world to get a divorce?

Save money this Christmas

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:37:33 GMT

How to keep the present buying under control: iVillage

Sex discrimination in the workplace - what every woman needs to know

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:47:38 GMT

Advice for women who feel they may be a victim of discrimination in the workplace

How to cope with redundancy

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:48:32 GMT

A brief guide on your legal rights should you end up being made redundant

Warning: binge-working can damage your health!

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:45:06 GMT

Binge-working is on the increase. According to a new report, three-quarters of us feel we have to work more 45 hours a week just to stay on top of our workload: iVillage

9 ways to get your boss to love you

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:45:06 GMT

Contrary to popular belief, it's not about kissing up to your boss or trying to be their new best friend. Follow these simple guidelines and your boss will think you're a real star: iVillage

Coping with career setbacks

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:46:02 GMT

Author Judith Leary-Joyce offers advice about common work problems and shows how you can tackle problems to turn them to your advantage

Tips for IM etiquette

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:39:23 GMT

Instant Messenger has become a way of life, but it's easy to annoy people when using it. Follow these simple tips to stay on top of IM etiquette

What's the cheapest way to pay off credit card debt?

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:39:23 GMT

Jasmine Birtles shows you the best way to pay off credit card debts without letting the interest overwhelm you

Is a franchise a good way to start my own business?

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:38:53 GMT

Running your own business can be a daunting prospect. One iVillager asks about franchises and gets advice about where to go for more information

Do you want to work in fitness?

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:39:38 GMT

Discover more about the different jobs in the fitness industry and find out if you've got what it takes to make a career out of your gym habit

Credit crunch style

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:45:37 GMT

Carmen Reid's fictional heroine, Annie Valentine, is known for her straight-talking. Here she dishes out real advice about how to stay stylish in a recession

Credit Crunch Style

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:42:33 GMT

Carmen Reid's fictional heroine, Annie Valentine, is known for her straight-talking. Here she dishes out real advice about how to stay stylish in a recession

The perfect CV

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:47:08 GMT

Write a CV that works with these essential tips on how to write that all-important round-up of your working life: iVillage

Jobs on the line

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:47:08 GMT

Find out how to apply for jobs online ? whether you are sending your CV as an email, or as an attachment or filling in an online form: iVillage

Power CV

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:43:20 GMT

Get that interview with a gutsy C: iVillage

Power CV

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:40:23 GMT

Get that interview with a gutsy C: iVillage

The perfect CV

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:39:43 GMT

Write a CV that works with these essential tips on how to write that all-important round-up of your working life: iVillage