So, today was the day. Mr. Osborne officially announced the latest changes, cuts and rises in the 2011 Budget.
We have been following the activity, mostly via BBC News, as they have a comprehensive section dedicated to all things Budget.
In terms of work we think the best news comes of the announces "extra 40,000 apprenticeships for young people out of work" and "funding for 100,000 new work experience placements". This is really positive for young people as the current unemployment rate is over 20%. We hope that with the support from Government, more companies will be offering more opportunities - a great way to get a foot in the door or train for something completely new.
When it comes to money matters we are seeing no immediate income tax rises and a further increase on personal allowance (the amount you can earn, before tax) of up to £8,015, which will come into effect as of April 2012. This will mostly benefit people on a lower income.
There is plenty more to digest, of course, for example inflation rate is set to stay between 4% and 5% this year (good news for savers). So, you may want to take the time to calculate how all the changes will impact you.
Have you been following the budget today? What have been your thoughts?
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"The Graduate"
For you film buffs out there, no we are not in fact refering to the 1967 film with Dustin Hoffman.... Today we'll tell you about a little radio programme we stumbled upon aired on BBC Radio 4 (which of course you all wake up to in the morning!) This two part programme tracks a year in the life of four students, from Leeds Universities, post graduation.
In this first programme we hear about the trials, tribulations and successes of their first 6 months. They discuss the approaches they are taking, and review the effectiveness.
Hopefully you can take some ideas away from this and maybe try some of the approaches for yourself.
Quick recap, we see three key ideas for applications and speculative aproaches:
In this first programme we hear about the trials, tribulations and successes of their first 6 months. They discuss the approaches they are taking, and review the effectiveness.
Hopefully you can take some ideas away from this and maybe try some of the approaches for yourself.
Quick recap, we see three key ideas for applications and speculative aproaches:
- Twitter - one grad finds success in landing unique positions posted only online for a dream role
- Face-to-face - an aspirational theatre technician shares her approach
- Contacts - 'it's not what you know but who you know' for one budding sales executive
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