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      <title><![CDATA[ Beat exam stress and nail a graduate job ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ It is that stressful time of year for final year students where the
last exams and deadlines are due in and the stress is mounting up. I
am also one of you poor souls at the moment, where the university
library, your laptop and a can of red bull are you... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/287/beat-exam-stress-nail-graduate-job</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Can volunteering boost your career in science? ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ There are many reasons why doing a spot of VOLUNTEERING could help
improve your chances of landing your perfect JOB IN SCIENCE. Here's
how: VOLUNTEERING HELPS YOU EXPAND YOUR NETWORK: When you're
volunteering, you never know who you are going to meet. ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/282/can-volunteering-boost-your-career-science</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:02:44 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Getting a Job in Science: Where to begin? ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ For all you graduates or soon-to-be graduates in the field of Science,
the question on your lips must be: 'Where do I begin in searching for
graduate jobs'? Fear not, as I interviewed Danielle Buckland,
Consultant at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau who ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/281/getting-job-science-where-begin</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:31:00 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Staying Awake at Work ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Are you struggling to keep your eyes open at your desk? Here are some
practical ways to help you stay awake and stay productive: TACKLE THE
ROOT CAUSE A number of things can cause tiredness in the workplace,
here are just a few: - Poor diet - Too much... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/279/staying-awake-work</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 17:22:19 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Careers Advice Bulletin – April 2012 ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Are you looking for a new JOB IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY? CK
Clinical can help you. Here's some advice to help you kick start that
job hunt and help you land that perfect JOB IN PHARMA: - How to Make a
Good First Impression - Signs of a Good Intervi... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/274/careers-advice-bulletin-april-2012</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:41:03 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 10 Ways to Banish Interview Nerves ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 1. PREPARE! - Type out potential interview questions and prepare
answers for them. - Use the STAR technique when answering questions.
Describe the situation, then the task, then the actions and finally
the results you attained. This will prevent you f... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/273/10-ways-banish-interview-nerves</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:46:33 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 5 Ways to Deal with Criticism at Work ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ - LISTEN AND KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL Whether you agree with the criticism
or not, don&#39;t get judgemental or defensive; just listen to what
they have to say. Usually the criticism will be coming from someone
who genuinely wants to help you progress in yo... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/272/5-ways-deal-criticism-work</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:44:54 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ LinkedIn Profile Tips ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ CK Science is a leading SCIENTIFIC RECRUITMENT company based in the
UK. We are a pioneer in the way we use social media to help our
candidates get their dream science jobs. It is important when you are
searching for a science job that you do not limit ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/263/linkedin-profile-tips</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:50:19 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 10 Ways to Banish Interview Nerves ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 1. PREPARE! - Type out potential interview questions and prepare
answers for them. - Use the STAR technique when answering questions.
Describe the situation, then the task, then the actions and finally
the results you attained. This will prevent you f... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/262/10-ways-banish-interview-nerves</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:42:20 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Before and during your interview ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ That perfect SCIENCE JOB is in your grasp- your final hurdle is your
scientific job interview. Here are a few tips to help you ace your
interview: BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW: - PREPARATION &#8722;The golden rule
for success at a scientific interview is prep... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/258/before-during-your-interview</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:07:41 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 25 Interview Mistakes ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Following a recent poll via Linked, asking &#39;In your opinion, what
is the worst mistake someone could make at an interview?&#39;, CK
Clinical can now reveal the top 25 mistakes to avoid at an interview,
as decided by professionals registered on Linke... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/253/25-interview-mistakes</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:37:59 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ How to prepare for your interview... ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Give yourself a pat on the back- you&#39;ve got an interview for that
perfectSCIENCE JOB!You have obviously impressed your potential
employer through your well-written CV and the next step is to bowl
them over at interview. The key to success during a ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/252/how-prepare-your-interview</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:37:04 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Online Job Hunting Blunders ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ If you are looking for your next SCIENCE JOB online, take our advice
and avoid some common pitfalls.  - DON&#39;T JUST USE BIG NAME
WEBSITES: The big name online job boards like Monster are not always
the best choice for those who are looking for a speci... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/250/online-job-hunting-blunders</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:33:24 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ CV Writing Tips ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A great CV is the key to getting the perfect SCIENCE JOB for you.  
Both employers and recruiters within the scientific industry can
receive 100&#39;s of CV&#39;s for every science related vacancy they
advertise. Time can be tight for scientific profes... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/249/cv-writing-tips</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:32:26 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ 13 Ways to Make a Good First Impression ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ So it&#39;s your first day of your new SCIENCE JOB and it is vital you
make a great first impression.Here&#39;s how...   1. ARRIVE EARLY:
Nothing creates a worse first impression than arriving late on your
first day. Make sure you arrive a few minutes ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/247/13-ways-make-good-first-impression</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:44:21 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ How to Weigh Up a Counter Offer ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ So you&#39;ve just been counter offered? Here are a few things to
consider to help you decide whether to stay or whether to go:  DOES
THE OFFER TACKLE THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR DISSATISFACTION? - Does the
counter offer tackle those underlying factors which... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/237/how-weigh-up-counter-offer</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:11 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Anonymous CVs: Laudable or laughable? ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ On the face of it, the recent decision by the government to make job 
applications to the top 100 UK firms anonymous seems like a good idea.
 Taking off a candidates name and the school they went to will help 
prevent discrimination in the early stages ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/225/anonymous-cvs-laudable-laughable</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:58:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Writing a compelling covering letter ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Despite the fact that many applications are carried out using 
automated procedures online, it may be surprising that covering
letters  still have an important role to play when applying for jobs.
CV Writers  carried out a survey recently amongst HR and... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/216/writing-compelling-covering-letter</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:50:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ CV Tips, Interview Advice, Workplace Advice and Lots More! ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ APPLYING FOR JOBS - How to apply for the RIGHT roles for you...+
YOUTUBE VIDEO!  - How to get the most out of your recruitment agency+
YOUTUBE VIDEO!  - Online Job Hunting Blunders  - Using a Scientific
Recruitment Agency+ YOUTUBE VIDEO! CV ADVICE - 13 ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/206/cv-tips-interview-advice-workplace-lots-more</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:50:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Internships: The good, the bad and the ugly ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Unpaid internships are increasingly seen as an important first step 
on the career ladder. However, the more that is published about real 
life intern experiences, the more it seems there is a lot of bad and 
ugly and limited good about them. The argum... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/204/internships-good-bad-ugly</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:27:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Past experience poor indicator of future performance ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ An interesting article has been published by the recruitment 
intelligence site Ri5, which if taken on board by the recruiting 
community, could have big ramifications for recruitment in general and
 the way CVs are structured and written. The article ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/198/past-experience-poor-indicator-future-performance</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:35:37 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ “Working together works better”: CVs and covering letters ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Too often we see information in covering letters simply cut and 
pasted verbatim from the CV. With a job seeker churning out lots of 
applications perhaps this is understandable. Until that job seeker
stops  to think about why they are not getting any i... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/193/working-together-works-better-cvs-covering-letters</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:12:48 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Sixty nine per cent of us don’t take our full lunch hour ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Constantly finding yourself eating lunch at your desk whilst being
bombarded by telephone calls and emails? You&#39;re not alone.
According to The Telegraph, over six million workers in the UK chose
not to take a lunch break. Why not? Well, half claim ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/192/sixty-nine-per-cent-us-don-t-take-our-full-lunch-hour</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:06:14 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top tips for writing a CV: No10. “suits you sir”. ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ As a man, if you went for an interview at say Virgin or MTV dressed 
in a pin striped suit you&#39;d certainly get some funny looks in
reception.  You might not make it through security. Likewise, if you
went for an  interview at your local Council you&... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/191/top-tips-writing-cv-no10-suits-sir</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:05:33 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top tips for writing a CV: No9. Sprinkle the magic dust – “keywords” ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Every job has its own competencies and skills attached. These are
usually a broad set of words used to describe the qualities needed to
do the job well. For instance, most call centre roles require you to
be target driven, have excellent customer servi... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/185/top-tips-writing-cv-no9-sprinkle-magic-dust-keywords</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:53:50 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Covering letters divide opinion ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Current advice has it that covering letters are an important tool 
used by recruiters in deciding whether to call people for interview. 
However, there&rsquo;s been a lot of discussion on social media
platforms  recently about whether the covering lette... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/179/covering-letters-divide-opinion</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:45:00 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top tips for writing a CV. No8: Would I lie to you honey? ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Well, um, according to research the answer is &lsquo;yes&rsquo;,
somewhere between a quarter and a third of CVs contain blatant fibs.
Made up job titles, fake nationalities, degrees from the Hogwarts 
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, they&rsquo;ve al... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/177/top-tips-writing-cv-no8-would-i-lie-honey</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:55:46 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top tips for writing a CV: No7. Space saving devices ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ What are space saving devices? Any tool that assists visual
presentation and takes up less space  than proper sentences. Obvious
examples include bullet points, tables or  using statements rather
than structured sentences. Other examples  include using... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/173/top-tips-writing-cv-no7-space-saving-devices</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:36:43 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No6. Think achievements, facts and figures. ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Sell yourself. And back up what you say. This may be one the trickiest
aspects of writing your own CV. Some people write great things in
their &lsquo;professional profile&rsquo; then  leave the reader
wondering how this person ever came to that conclus... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/172/top-10-tips-writing-cv-no6-think-achievements-facts-figures</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:35:39 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No5. Getting the tone right. ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Your CV should be professional yet personal. Exciting but not 
over-the-top. &lsquo;Positively objective&rsquo; might be a good way
of describing  the ideal tone. There&rsquo;s a fine line to be drawn
and it&rsquo;s one of the main reasons  people turn... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/171/top-10-tips-writing-cv-no5-getting-tone-right</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:33:24 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No4. Get the important info on the first page ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ This is why CVs need to be adapted for each new application.
What&#34;s  important for one job may not be so for the next. Whatever
you believe  is most relevant for the job in hand &minus; make sure
you hit them with your  wherewithal early on. Why no... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/165/top-10-tips-writing-cv-no4-get-important-info-first-page</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:45:24 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No3. Keep the format clean and clutter free ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ "White space is good". I remember saying that to my old advertising
clients. It took some convincing. But it's true. And it's true for CVs
as well (and websites and, well, just about everything you read). The
eye finds it much easier to focus on somethi... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/161/top-10-tips-writing-cv-no3-keep-format-clean-clutter-free</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:56:44 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for writing a CV: No2. Spelling and grammar ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ It may seem obvious. But, if it is, why do over 30% of CVs still
contain spelling errors? When you think about how important a CV is,
it&#34;s just incredible the  number of spelling and grammatical
mistakes that crop up. Heavens, it&#34;s  only a 2 pa... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/157/top-10-tips-writing-cv-no2-spelling-grammar</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:32:33 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Should I use a CV writing service? ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A recent report by the BBC said that websites with spelling mistakes
saw sales drop by over 50%. Confidence literally evaporates. 
&ldquo;If they can&#34;t even spell how can I trust their
product?&rdquo;  The same goes for CVs. Imagine how many inter... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/154/should-i-use-cv-writing-service</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:16:59 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Top 10 tips for a tip top CV: No1. Keep it short ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ It's a fact that most recruiters spend only seconds skim  reading most
CVs. You have to attract attention very quickly. A 2 page  CV is
sufficient for 90% of job seekers. Most of the important stuff  should
go on the FIRST PAGE. This is the page that ga... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/152/top-10-tips-tip-cv-no1-keep-short</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:33:37 BST</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Watch CK Science's latest careers advice videos... ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Every week, the CK Science team creates a new CAREERS ADVICE VIDEO to
help you in your search for a new SCIENCE JOB.  CLICK HERE TO WATCH CK
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      <description><![CDATA[ Click here to watch our video about how to get the most out of your
recruitment agency.... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/139/how-get-most-out-your-recruitment-agency</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ - CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER    Make sure your CV is in chronological order,
with no gaps. If there are gaps, it is harder for the Consultants to
piece together where you have worked. - LIST ALL TECHNIQUES AND
EXPERIENCES  List all the techniques and experie... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ 1. READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION Read the job description in detail, from
start to end. Are the location and salary right for you? Is it a
contract or permanent role? Many candidates we deal with will apply
for contract positions when they are only looking ... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Hi! Here at CK Science, we are currently running the 2011 Chemical
Industry Salary Survey - so if you are currently working in the
Chemical Industry, why not have your say and complete the survey now:
You can complete the survey by following this link... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Job offers can be won or lost on your preparation for interview.
Before any interview takes place, the company takes time to draw up
person specifications plus details on salaries, training and
induction. You must match this preparation. Never expect t... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ WRITING A GOOD CV Assuming your aim is to apply for a new job, your CV
is your passport to an interview!  The principle objective is to whet
the appetite of the prospective employer to want to know more by
offering a face-to face meeting! Too much info... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/129/writing-good-cv</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Recently graduated? Here are some top tips to help you get the SCIENCE
JOB you want, fast! 1. BE REALISTIC Be realistic about the types of
science jobs you can do, so be careful not to set your sights
unrealistically high.  2. CONSIDER TEMPING Scien... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/103/6-job-hunting-tips-science-graduates</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ To improve your chances of landing that great SCIENCE JOB, you simply
need to highlight your real skills and abilities; you definitely
don&#34;t need to bend the truth! You can get yourself into real
trouble if you make the decision to stretch the trut... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/97/warning-avoid-stretching-truth-your-cv</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ No matter what science job it is that you are interviewing for, you
will always have a better shot at getting it if you develop a good
rapport with your interviewer. By connecting with the interviewer on a
more personal level, you are ultimately more li... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ UNDERTAKING A SKILLS AUDIT & IDENTIFYING YOUR POTENTIAL    How to
define your skills and create your own personal development plan. This
article will help you to identify your own strengths and weaknesses in
terms of the skill set that you currently p... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/81/undertaking-skills-audit-identifying-your-potential</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:39:26 BST</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ 1. SHOW YOUR PASSION FOR THE SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRY AND COMPANY To help
you come across as passionate and knowledgeable as possible, it is a
good idea to do your research about the industry and the companies
working within it.  2. SHOW AN INTEREST IN THE... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/77/6-top-tips-successful-job-networking</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Hunting for your next job in science can be draining and it can
sometimes prove difficult to stay motivated. Unemployment can
sometimes be a miserable time and although it may be hard to pick
yourself up and dust yourself off, you can do it. Last week ... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ 1. PREPARE!  a. Type out potential interview questions and prepare
answers for them. b. Use the STAR technique when answering questions.
Describe the situation, then the task, then the actions and finally
the results you attained. This will prevent yo... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/68/10-ways-banish-interview-nerves</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ There are a number of ‘feel good’ buzzwords or phrases that you should
use on your CV or application to help make your CV or application form
sparkle.  The following competencies and associated keywords may help
you when putting together a CV or applic... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/65/the-best-cv-buzzwords</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ First impressions are everything. Fact.  You can only make a good
first impression once, so what is the best way to do it? In order to
find out, CK Science conducted a poll via Linkedin asking
professionals, &#34;In your opinion, what is the best way ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/64/25-ways-make-great-first-impression-interview</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:54:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ How to Get the Most Out of Your Scientific Recruitment Agency ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ When registering with a scientific recruitment agency it is sometimes
difficult for candidates to know how often they should be contacting
their agency and exactly what type of contact to expect from the
agency.   There are a number of strategies that,... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/63/how-get-most-out-your-scientific-recruitment-agency</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:35:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Following a recent poll via Linked, asking "In your opinion, what is
the worst mistake someone could make at an interview?". CK Science can
now reveal the top 25 mistakes to avoid at an interview, as decided by
professionals registered on Linkedin:  1.... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/62/top-25-mistakes-avoid-interview</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:33:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ CK Science is a specialist scientific and engineering recruitment
company. On a day-to-day basis our specialist scientific recruitment
consultants are asked about the best ways to prepare for an interview
within the chemistry industry and the main quest... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/55/chemistry-industry-job-interview-tips</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:48:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ CK Science is a specialist scientific and engineering recruitment
consultancy. We cover many areas, one of which being the technology
industry. Within the technology industry, we specialise in medical
devices, instrumentation and other technology relate... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/54/technology-industry-interview-advice</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:14:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Using a Scientific Recruitment Agency ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ When registering with a scientific recruitment agency it is sometimes
difficult for candidates to know how often they should be contacting
their agency and exactly what type of contact to expect from the
agency.  There are a number of strategies that, ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/53/using-scientific-recruitment-agency</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:03:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ How to Pull off that Telephone Interview without a Hitch ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ So, you&#34;ve got yourself a telephone interview for that perfect
science job. You can relax in the comfort of your own home whilst
having a relaxed chat with your future employer and sail into that
job. Right? Not necessarily! Here are a few tips to ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/52/how-pull-off-that-telephone-interview-without-hitch</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:02:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Social media is fast becoming a useful talent spotting tool for
scientific recruitment agencies and hiring managers. In today&#34;s
climate it is more important than ever before that candidates use all
the tools they can to find that dream job in scienc... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/51/using-social-media-get-that-dream-science-job</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Questions You Should & Shouldn’t Ask Your Interviewer ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Phew! You&#34;ve sailed through your science job interview without a
hitch and then they turn the tables on you by asking, &ldquo;Do you
have any questions?&rdquo;  Now, it is important to think carefully
before the interview about what you might want... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/50/questions-should-shouldn-t-ask-your-interviewer</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:56:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Create that Perfect Linkedin Profile to Get a Great Science Job ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ CK Science is a leading scientific recruitment company based in the
UK. We are a pioneer in the way we use social media to help our
candidates get their dream science jobs. It is important when you are
searching for a science job that you do not limit ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/49/create-that-perfect-linkedin-profile-get-great-science-job</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Interview Tips for Jobseekers in the Scientific Industry ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ That perfect science job is in your grasp- your final hurdle is your
interview. Here are a few tips to help you ace your interview: BEFORE
YOUR INTERVIEW: - PREPARATION &MINUS; The golden rule for success at a
scientific interview is preparation. By do... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/48/interview-tips-jobseekers-scientific-industry</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Give yourself a pat on the back- you&#34;ve got an interview for that
perfect science job! You have obviously impressed your potential
employer through your well-written CV and the next step is to bowl
them over at interview. The key to success during ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/47/how-prepare-interview-science-job</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Dress to Impress at Your Scientific Job Interview ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ First impressions are everything, so make sure you dress to impress at
your scientific interview. After all, the harsh reality is that if you
don&#34;t look the part, you could slash your chances of getting the
perfect science job for you. The way you ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/46/dress-impress-your-scientific-job-interview</link>
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      <title><![CDATA[ CV Writing Tips for Jobseekers in the Scientific Industry ]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A great CV is the key to getting the perfect science job for you. Both
employers and recruiters within the scientific industry can receive
100&#34;s of CV&#34;s for every science related vacancy they
advertise. Time can be tight for scientific professio... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/45/cv-writing-tips-jobseekers-scientific-industry</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ HOW TO MAKE APPLICATIONS, FROM CALL TO CLOSE, THAT YOU GET NOTICED. A
speculative application is an application which is made to a specific
company in the hope that there is a position available within the
company which is not currently being advertis... ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Applying to the right companies will save you time and energy. THIS
ARTICLE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO SET UP A BASIC RECORD OF VACANCIES AND
EMPLOYERS. WE WILL ALSO SHARE WAYS TO FIND THE &#34;HIDDEN
VACANCIES&#34; AND WAYS TO BE AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. ... ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.access-sciencejobs.co.uk/articles/35/finding-vacancies-identifying-potential-employers</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ How to ensure that the CV you send out is the CV that employers want
to receive.  This short article will inform you how to get the best
from your CV, how to evaluate your CV and how to target it for the
position you want. The recruitment process can ... ]]></description>
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