LinkedIn Reveals Top Profile Buzzwords Among UK Recruiters

LinkedIn Reveals Top Profile Buzzwords Among UK Recruiters LinkedIn has  revealed the most over-used “buzzwords” by recruiters on the day that the UK’s January Job Hunt begins in earnest. According to a study of LinkedIn’s 21 million UK members, 21st January is typically the busiest day for New Year career development, when there is a peak in professionals updating their LinkedIn profiles post-Christmas. As recruiters think about their own futures, LinkedIn today released a list of the ten most overused “buzzwords” on the LinkedIn profiles of talent acquisition professionals in 2014. At the top of the list is “motivated”, closely followed by “track record”, “strategic” and “driven”. Extolling the benefits of their company’s employer brand seems also to be important, with “passionate”, “enthusiastic” and “creative” also making the list. In 2014, the most overused words and phrases by recruitment professionals on LinkedIn were: Motivated Track record Strategic Driven Passionate Enthusiastic Responsible Extensive experience Exceptional Creative The year before, we had  innovative at the top of the list in the UK. “Recruiters spend a lot of time advising others on how to best present themselves as attractive candidates. This list turns the spotlight back on recruiters, and hopefully provides some useful insights into how they can stand out from the crowd as they think about their own next move.” Richard George, LinkedIn LinkedIn shared these three top tips for recruitment professionals looking to boost their own professional brand on the platform in 2015: Keep up to date: Update your profile to include a work portfolio and make sure you regularly invest in your network throughout the year. Careers aren’t static so your profile should reflect this. Stay away from stereotypes: As people take more interest in their careers in January, it’s never been a better time to show individuality through charity work and interests, as well as showing off examples of your work to bring your skills to life. Be authentic: Recruiters can ensure potential employers and contacts understand the breadth of their experience by crafting a personal brand that’s unique to them. Staying away from these predictable “buzzwords” will help you stand out from the crowd. RELATED: Top 10 Overused Buzzwords on UK LinkedIn Profiles

Personal Branding Interview Wendy Gelberg - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Wendy Gelberg - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke with Wendy Gelberg, who is the author of The Successful Introvert.   In this interview, Wendy talks to us about introverts, how technology helps introverts become more extroverted, the difference between introverts and extroverts, the pros and cons of being introverted in the work place and various strategies that can help introverts become more successful. Wendy, if youre introverted, is your life over? Not at all, Dan. Some of the most highly successful people in the world â€" in all walks of life â€" have been introverts (approximately 50% of the population, in fact). You’ll find famous people in history and politics, sports, business (including corporate CEOs), journalism, and even show business who are introverted, and many of those have also been shy â€" which is also not the end of the world. In fact, introverts have very definite strengths that give them an advantage over extroverts in some ways. The point is that whether you’re introverted or shy, you can make choices that will enable you to be successful and still be true to your basic personality. What impact has technology (instant messaging, blogging, social networks) had on introverted people? The technology you mention has had an enormous impact on introverts. One of the challenges for people who are introverted is thinking on their feet. Introverts typically need time to process a question and to formulate their answers prior to contributing their thoughts. Instant messaging, blogs, social networks all encourage dialogue that isn’t in real-time, thus enabling introverts to do precisely that. In addition, introverts often find in-person socializing to be draining. By using this technology, introverts can build and maintain a social and professional network without depleting their energy. For people who are shy, the new technology allows some anonymity, if they prefer to lurk or to participate without revealing their identity, although people generally reap far greater rewards if they do, in fact, identify themselves. How do you know if youre introverted and what steps can you take to become more outgoing? Should you want to change yourself? There are various assessment instruments that can help you determine if you’re an introvert, but you can get a pretty good idea just by looking at the list below. Introverts reflect before they talk or act are energized by solitude prefer socializing one-on-one to group events like periods of quiet; feel depleted after a lot of activity enjoy deep relationships with just a few select friends frequently turn their focus to thoughts, ideas, the inner world are characterized by depth of interest Extroverts talk out loud as they think are energized by being around people enjoy large group activities like a lot of activities enjoy a wide circle of friendships frequently turn their focus to people, things, the outer world are characterized by breadth of interest Shy people experience feelings of self-consciousness and a fear of being criticized or judged can be either introverted or extroverted (and, in fact, studies show that upwards of 90% of us indicate we have felt or do feel shy at times) It’s not necessary to undergo a personality makeover in order to be happy or successful in life (including career and job search). At the same time, it is possible â€" and helpful â€" to develop the skills that are fundamentally more challenging for you so that you can become more versatile and make conscious choices to select the skills and actions that will move you closer to your goals. That means that at times extroverts will choose to behave in more introverted ways, introverts will choose to behave in more extroverted ways, and those who are shy will choose to behave as though they aren’t. What strategies have you found effective? Are there celebrities that do it right? For the true introvert, giving yourself time to prepare prior to any social encounter will always be helpful. Do some research (which plays to your strengths) ahead of time, and prepare some conversation topics and possible answers to questions you anticipate being asked. And definitely pace yourself. Recognize the energy dimension of introversion and understand that large gatherings or lengthy socializing will be draining. Schedule such activities in shorter increments, if possible, or take breaks when you can so that you can retreat briefly to recharge your batteries. For the person who is shy (whether introverted or extroverted), practice is often one of the most effective strategies â€" simply by doing the activity that’s uncomfortable, and doing it repeatedly, can reduce the discomfort tremendously. As for celebrities, there are lots of success stories. For example, a USA Today article described a number of corporate CEOs, presumed to be introverts, including Bill Gates (Microsoft), Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway), and Brenda Barnes (Sara Lee) who have mastered extroverted skills but take time for solitude to recharge. According to the article, they attribute some of their success to their introverted inclination to think before they act. They capitalize on their introverted strengths while also exercising their extroverted skills as needed to achieve their goals. What are the pros and cons of being introverted in the workplace? I would say that most of the negatives revolve around different aspects of the communication process. When you’re quiet and reserved, you may be perceived as aloof or snobbish when that may not be the case at all â€" your silence may mean simply that you are processing what’s going on around you, not that you think you’re better than anyone else. But your silence allows others to fill in the blanks with whatever assumptions they happen to make to explain why you’re being quiet. Additionally, sometimes introverts find that it’s hard to make themselves heard in a meeting because decisions are made before they’ve finished considering all aspects of the topics under discussion. Finally, because of this “think first, speak later” tendency, introverts don’t always get the recognition they deserve and may be overlooked when promotions and raises are under discussion. Fortunately, all of these negatives can be easily addressed, simply by making a conscious effort to become more visible by communicating more actively. You can ask your manager to give you the opportunity to add your opinion after the meeting and to defer decisions until everyone has weighed in. You can make a point of initiating conversations with others to fill them in on what you’re doing. On the other side of the coin, if you’re introverted, you bring many advantages to the workplace. That same “think first, speak later” tendency and overall calm demeanor mean fewer rash decisions or statements, which often inspires confidence and trust in those around you (again, note the list of successful business and political leaders, as well as people in other arenas). Many introverts are excellent listeners, and we use this skill to build deep relationships, an essential element in all professional endeavors. Finally, if you’re an introvert, you are likely to be perceived â€" and valued â€" as fair, thoughtful, intelligent, competent, diligent, and trustworthy â€" qualities that give you a solid foundation for career and life success. Wendy Gelberg is the author of The Successful Introvert.   She is the owner of Gentle Job Search/Advantage Resumes. She is a certified career coach and resume writer whose expertise is in helping people who are uncomfortable “tooting their own horn.” Designated the Job-Hunt Pro for Introverts for www.job-hunt.org, Wendy coaches individuals, gives workshops and writes articles and blogs on all aspects of the job search process. Samples of her resumes and career advice appear in over 20 books. Wendy has owned her business for over years. She has been an introvert her whole life.

How to Network Your Way to a Job [3 Tips]

How to Network Your Way to a Job [3 Tips] Did you know? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of all jobs are found through networking. Thats great to know but how exactly does one go about finding a job via networking? Our friends at Oppin have a simple 3-step networking strategy: 1. Connect with leaders on LinkedIn Out of over 330 million registered LinkedIn users, you are likely to find plenty of hiring mangers, HR directors and recruiters. Not to mention the people  working in the team you would like to be in. Your best bet is to try to tap up fellow alumni, these people are more likely to connect with those from their Alma Mater. And if youre on the other side of the table, heres How to Use University Pages to Recruit. 2. Connect with leaders on Twitter Twitter is the internets cocktail party Gary Vaynerchuk On Twitter youll meet an abundance of interesting people such as marketers, writers, entrepreneurs and bloggers. Whilst these people may not be able to hire you directly, they will be well-connected and can point you in the right direction. Be sure to find interesting people to follow and search for the topics that are relevant to your industry and future position. Further reading at  How Twitter Networking Can Pave the Way to Your Next Job. 3. Attend meetups, conferences industry events Forget boring conferences, get yourself out to informal tweetups and gatherings where you can meet and connect with  people in your  industry. Check out Meetup, Eventbrite and LinkedIn Groups to get listings of events happening near you. Once you sign up for an event, be sure to connect with people before by using social networks. RELATED: Networking: Face-to-Face or Online â€" The Numbers

Career Change Interview Tips, Resume Tips and More - Career Sidekick

Career Change Interview Tips, Resume Tips and More - Career Sidekick Career Change Interview Tips, Resume Tips and More Misc Tips / https://www.edenscott.com/blog If youd like to change careers, youve come to the right place.After recruiting for multiple Fortune 500 companies and top tech startups, Im going to share the best tips Ive found for a successful career change.Were going to look at resume tips for career changers, and then job interview tips for career changers.Lets get startedPart I: Resume Tips for Career ChangeWere going to talk about your resume first.The top thing employers want to see in your resume employment history is relevant, recent experience.Theyre looking at what youve done recently first, and theyre comparing it to the job description and job duties.Theyre asking themselves, does this person have the skills and experience to step into this job and succeed quickly?So you really need to tailor your past experience and skills on your resume to highlight whats most relevant.And your employment history should be on the top half of page 1 of your resume.Heres an example:Lets say youve never be en a manager before but youre applying for a manager position.And lets imagine that in your most recent job, you trained new team members and led small projects. It was only a small part of your job, but you did it.That should be the FIRST bullet point under that job on your resume since youre looking for leadership jobs now.Especially if leadership/management is the first thing listed on the job description of the role youre applying for.(Looking at the job description is a great way to know whats most important to the employer).So your first bullet on your resume would talk about training new team members and leading project teams.Youd want to share specific results you achieved too, ideally.What did that project accomplish for the company? Heres a full article on how to write stand-out resume bullet points. Most people get it very wrong.Dont rush through your resume. Take the time to tailor everything and put things in order of what the employer wants to see, based on their job r equirements.As a career changer, youre not going to have every requirement listed, but your goal on your resume is to show them whatevers most relevant and useful for the job youve applied for.Just do your best.As one final adjustment to your resume, consider tailoring your intro paragraph/resume summary sectionas well. You can highlight a couple of key accomplishments from your career that you feel are most relevant in this new career youre pursuing.You could also mention that youre looking to change careers in this section if youd like.Example intro paragraph for your resume as a career changer:High-performing marketing executiveresponsible for the strategy and execution behind $105 million in ad campaigns over the past five years, seeking to transition into corporate strategy consultingIn that example of a resume summary, youre highlighting the most relevant piece of your past work -strategy before explaining that youre looking to transition into a new career/field.Note: Its not necessary to say what youre seeking next in your intro paragraph/summary. I did it in the example above, but if youd rather not, you could just focus 100% on accomplishments and highlights of your career.This article with 10 resume summary examples will show you how.Part II: Interview Tips for Career ChangeIf you followed the resume tips for career change that we just covered, you should start getting interviews in this new field of work that youre interested in.So you need to be ready to convince employers to hire you in the interview all the way from the initial phone interview to the final rounds of in-person interviews.Explaining Your Reasons for Wanting a Career ChangeFirst, youll need to be ready to explain your motivations for changing careers.Take time to think about why youre looking to change. I also recommend focusing on the positive things you want to gain in this change, and NOT talking about the negative things or things you dislike about your past career.Dont badmout h or complain; just talk about what youre looking forward to gaining in this career transition.Showing Them You Know What the Job InvolvesFinally, make sure you know exactly what this new job/career involves.When I was first interviewing to become a Recruiter many years ago, I really had no idea what the job involved. (I thought I did, but I quickly found out I was wrong).Not being able to explain what youll be doing in this job, along with why you want to be doing it, is a surefire way to get rejected.So before you practice explaining why you want this career change, make sure you know exactly what youll be doing in this new career!Showing Them Youre Ready to Succeed in Their JobNext, youll want to prepare to highlight your most relevant (and hopefully recent) experience for THEIR job.The interview is really about them, not youIts about showing you can come in and solve their problems, help them, and succeed in their job.So keep the same mindset that you did when writing your resum e (if you followed the resume tips for career changers above) think about your past work and which pieces that will be most useful/relevant as you step into this new career, and talk about those things in the interview.9 Career Change Interview Questions and AnswersWeve now covered the best resume tips and interview tips for making a successful career change.Now lets look at some of the top interview questions youll hear when changing careers.Prepare for and practice these questions so youre not caught off-guard when you hear them.Most of these questions will also be a clickable link so you can read further about each question and see example answers if you want more help.Why are you looking to change careers?This is the most obvious/basic question you can expect to hear in the interview as a career changer.As mentioned earlier in this article, you really need to be ready to show that you have solid reasons for wanting this new career, and that you understand what this new career/j ob involves.Also, avoid badmouthing your previous jobs and bosses. Just focus on the positive things you hope to gain in this change!Another variation of this question that you might hear is: why do you want to leave your current job?Even if they phrase it like this, dont get sucked into badmouthing or talking negatively about what you dislike right now.Refocus the conversation back on the positive things youre looking to gain by making this change.Why did you choose this career?When they ask this interview question, be ready to show youve put a lot of thought into this change.You cant seem like youre desperate, unsure what you want, or just trying to escape your current job/career, or you will not get hired.What other companies are you interviewing with?Id recommend not sharing specific employer names when they ask this. You can say youd like to keep their names private, and youd do the same for this employer if someone else were to ask you.However, you do want to be ready to talk about the types of companies youre interviewing at.Ideally, show them youre applying for many jobs in the same field of work. You want to show them that their job is exactly what youre looking for right now.Why do you think youd do well in this job?As a career changer answering this interview question, youll want to highlight the most relevant pieces of your past work.Show any similarities you can between your past work and this new job youll be performing.Its not always easy, but there are always some similarities you can point to if you think and prepare enough.You want to show specific proof you can succeed, and avoid general statements like, well, Im a hard worker and a very fast learner. Everyone says this and its not persuasive at all.What do you know about our company?Always research a company before going into the interview.Who is their CEO?How many locations do they have?Why and when were they founded?What do they sell or how do they make money?Who is their typical customer ?What motivates you?This is a very open-ended question, and there isnt one right answer, but make sure you do have something prepared.When changing careers, the interviewer will want to make sure youre going to be motivated in this new line of work.This is important to any employer in the interview, and especially important if youre changing roles or changing careers.Make sure youre ready to give a good answer about what motivates you to come to work each day, and why this new career motivates you.How is your job search going?Employers ask this to get a general sense of your confidence and how youre feeling about your job hunt.They also want to know if you have other job offers, other interviews going on, etc.You can click the link above to read more about this specific question.In general, you want to sound like youre confident and excited. Its okay if you dont have any job offers yet, you can just say, well, Im just beginning to search and its going well so farDont lie, though. Li es lead to more lies and can cost you the job.Whats your dream job?This is a tough interview question to answer, especially as a career changer.Ideally, youll want to talk about how this new career youre pursuing has a lot of traits that make it an attractive job for you.The basic idea is: You dont need to say this is your dream job. Instead, talk about what traits/qualities your dream job would have (for example leadership, flexibility, a chance to be creative, a chance to make an impact in the world or help people, etc.) and then talk about how this job offers some of that.Click here if you want more help with this specific question.How do you make decisions?When changing careers, youll want to make sure to show employers that you think about decisions carefully, use facts and logic, etc.You want to sound like you have a process or system for making good decisions.You never want to sound like you just make random, emotional decisions all the time without analyzing the situation, e specially when trying to change careers.Show that you always try to weigh your options and think about the different choices you have and the pros and cons of each.Tips for a Career Change Later in LifeIf youre 50+, I wrote a separate article on career change at age 50. Id recommend checking it out as well.And heres an article with my best tips on how to overcome age discrimination in any job search.Its never too late to change careers, and dont let a few rejections convince you otherwise.There are some things you need to make sure youre doing correctly, though, and those two links above will help make sure youre doing everything possible to get a new job.Tips for Changing Careers ConclusionIf you follow the resume and interview advice above, youll give yourself the best chance of succeeding in changing careers.When it comes to applying for jobs, I recommend focusing on QUALITY, not quantity.Heres what I meanSend out fewer resumes, but make sure theyre tailored to the job youre app lying for and packed with as much proof/past results as possible that demonstrate youll succeed in this new career.And when you get interviews, dont risk losing the job to someone else go prepare for all the top questions you expect them to ask.You can get the top 30 questions to practiceHERE.

How to List Bachelors Degrees on Resume

How to List Bachelor's Degrees on ResumeFor many people, it is difficult to write a resume, but knowing how to list Bachelor's of Science degrees can make the process easier. In addition, knowing how to list Bachelor's of Science degrees can give potential employers an idea of the type of student that they are dealing with.Bachelor's degrees are awarded for certain career fields, like mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and manufacturing. If you are considering a career in one of these fields, it is important to know what bachelor's degree to list on your resume.Engineering careers include aircraft, civil and structural engineering, nuclear and advanced technologies, information technology, medical devices, nanotechnology, and robotics. Each of these fields has specific requirements for a Bachelor's degree. An engineering degree is also required in some fields of medicine.If you choose an engineering career, the most important thing to remember is that you must have a Bach elor's degree in order to enter. The only exceptions are for those who already have an associate's degree in computer or information technology. To get into any engineering field, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree.You may think that the field of aerospace engineering does not require a Bachelor's degree, but if you take the proper courses, you may be able to obtain one in one of the programs offered through the College of Aerospace Technology. All of the courses that you will need are common for most engineering schools. In fact, some of the courses that you would need in aerospace engineering would be unnecessary in other career fields.For instance, if you want to work in aeronautics, you will need a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. If you want to work in electronics, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree in electronics, as well. In these circumstances, it would be helpful to know how to list Bachelor's degrees on resume.However, there are some employers that want you to have a Bachelor's degree. In this case, it would be helpful to know how to list Bachelor's degrees on resume.To get into an engineering career, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree. It is important to know how to list Bachelor's degrees on resume in order to make sure that you do not appear unqualified.

My strategy for dealing with email back-log - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

My strategy for dealing with email back-log - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog So as I blogged about yesterday, emails have been piling up in my inbox to the tune of 200 unanswered emails, some of them I kid you not from way back in Februrary. I really wanted to get down to an empty inbox, but lately when I sat down at my computer to get it done I didnt. I looked at that mountain of mail, many of which I really shouldve responded to long ago and felt really bad about, and kinda gave up in advance. And this is where I could choose between two approaches. Theres the Just get it done approach. This means ignoring how much it sucks and just doing it anyway. Knuckling under, putting my nose to the grindstone and my shoulder to the wheel and some other body part to some other part of machinery and answer those darn emails. Or I could ask myself the following question: How can I make it fun? How can I answer those emails in a way that feels effortless and makes me happy? Being the Chief Happiness Officer, I couldnt really go for the former option so I was forced to try to make it fun. I asked for advice on the blog yesterday and got some really good input. After thinking about it I designed a strategy and got all of my emails answered in less than a day. That also includes the 50 or so emails that came in during the day. So without further ado, heres the strategy that worked for me: 1: Accept myself First of all, I stopped wasting time berating myself for getting into this situation. If theres one thing experience has taught me its that Im the kinda person who lets a mess build and then cleans it all up at once. I know that other people ar way more organized and get stuff done as they go (the bastards!) but Im just not one of them and Im not going to waste time beating myself up over it. Im a lazy person and this is not a problem, its a huge advantage. 2: Track and publish the number of unanswered emails I published the number of unanswered emails and kept updating it during the day. This meant that I could see progress all the time. Your inbox looks pretty much the same with 100 emails in it as with 200. Keeping track of the number meant I knew I was getting results. Also publishing the number kept me going a few times when I felt like quitting because I reminded myself how cool it would be to end the day with 0 unanswered emails AND brag about it here :o) 3: Move tasks to my todo-list But possibly the single most important thing I did was use my todo-list. If answering an email required me to perform a more serious task, Id put the task on my todo-list and answer the email saying when I would get back with the actual information. This allowed me to stay in the flow of answering emails, without getting sidetracked by writing documents etc. 4: Get out of the house And of course I went to my favorite caf?. But I always do that when I need to get work done. 5: Use snippets I also used a tip from Michiel Trimpe who suggested using email snippets that can easily be inserted into an email. Specifically, I used the following text a lot: I apologize for taking so long to reply to your mail Ive been drowning in email lately :o) 6: Dont be afraid to say no (Updated) I almost forgot this one: Making sure to say no, when no is the answer. I get a lot of invitations, links, ideas, proposals, etc. Most of them are very good, but some are just not suitable for me. Ive been training myself to just say no. In a polite way, of course :o) One tactic I considered, but didnt use I did think about declaring email bankruptcy as George suggested but I decided that would be cheating :o) The upshot The result of all of this was that I spent a nice, fun, productive day doing a task that Id been dreading. A lot. For a long time. The key, for me at least, is that I didnt ask myself how I could get the job done the fastest or the most efficiently my focus was on making it fun and pleasant. If I can do that, I know I can get the job done and I think that aspect is missing from most of the productivity systems and advice out there, which is focused entirely too much on the mechanics of productivity. Make a task fun four yourself and you will be productive. Your take What about you? How do you take tasks youve been putting of for way too long and make them fun? Im not talking about how you get them done but how you do it so that you enjoy yourself? Got any great ideas? Please write a comment! Related: How to procrastinate effectively The cult of overwork Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Civil Service Careers - Part 2 Find Your Dream Department

Civil Service Careers - Part 2 Find Your Dream Department In our previous blog, we ran through many of the different UK Civil Service departments. However, the list is just so extensive that we couldn’t cover them all in one blog! As you’ll probably be aware, the UK Civil Service is set up to cover just about any aspect of public life that you can think of. From public service roles to engineering, there’s a job for every person in the Civil Service, whatever your interests or skillset. In the second part of this Civil Service guide, we’ll be looking at some more departments and what they do â€" to help identify which are the perfect civil service careers for you!#section_903196306{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px}Department for International Development#row-1679148747.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Department for International Development is one of the leading international bodies in the fight against challenges such as poverty and disease. The UK Civil Service takes enormous pride in playing such an important role in global wellbeing, and they are committed to the idea of building a healthier world, for everybody.The Department for International Development employs 2,500+ staff, all of whom are involved in operations focused on securing global peace, and responding to humanitarian issues.#section_99725434{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}Department for International Trade#row-1827638752.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Department for International Trade is responsible for ensuring that the UK plays a leading role in global trade operations, and that the UK maintains a steady and healthy influence across the world. The Department for International Trade doesn’t just focus on global initiatives, but also on domestic trade and economical issues too. They have a network of over 3,500 people, across hundreds of different countries, making this an ideal department for anyone seeking to extend their understanding of global trade matters.#section_1927068238{padding-top:10p x;padding-bottom:10px}Department for Transport#row-685249624.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Department for Transport plays an essential role in UK public transport matters, and in UK transport infrastructure. Public transport in the UK has a fundamental impact on business operations, agriculture, and just about every other business sector that you can think of. Employees of the Department for Transport work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring that UK public transport is kept ticking over and fully functioning, for the good of the nation.#section_2068298226{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px} #image_1272917181{width:100%}#section_1526719278{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}Department for Work and Pensions#row-1301954820.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for areas such as pension payments, and child maintenance. They also cover payments for disability benefits and sick benefits â€" covering ove r 20 million people with the services they offer. The department plays an essential role in the welfare of the citizens of Britain, and as of 2019 is the single largest government department in the UK.#section_2079361420{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)#row-648963650.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The DVLA is an enormous enterprise, and covers far more just driving licenses, number plates and vehicle tax. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency are responsible for ensuring that UK roads are amongst the safest in the entire world, but they also focus on digital innovation, creating essential road-based apps such as SatNav, road tax online services, and frontline administration services. #image_868363732{width:100%}#section_1178967984{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency#row-1724635185.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency provide front line d riving services to the UK. This includes administrating driving test centres, hiring vehicle standards assessors, traffic inspectors, administering MOTs, and training people to become driving instructors. If you’re interested in the automotive industry, and also have a desire to help and teach others, this could be the perfect career for you!#section_479286941{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}Foreign and Commonwealth Office#row-645001978.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Foreign Office (FCO) deals with UK overseas affairs, and handles UK representation in areas such as the Middle East and Africa. The FCO assists British citizens in the event that they run into issues abroad, including replacing travel documents or passports, helping people with contacting local medical staff, and offering legal advice where necessary. The staff of the FCO work in UK embassies throughout the world, and are there to help when you need them.#section_700028317{padding-top:10px;paddi ng-bottom:10px}Government Legal Department#row-880958439.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}The Government Legal Department supports Civil Service/government departments by providing legal advice on matters such as policy, decision-making, government representation in court, construction, trade, and human rights. The Government Legal Department has an enormous bearing on many aspects of public life, and their legal advice and guidance factors heavily into issues discussed in Parliament, which are then implemented into UK life.#section_1548794688{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px}HM Land Registry#row-1973674130.col.col-inner{background-color:rgb(0,21,255)}HM Land Registry deals with, in simple terms, the ownership of land, property and other such assets, in England and Wales. They are an innovative, modern department, who are constantly setting up new and improved methods of conveyancing, to make things simpler for the UK public and landowners alike. There are over 5,000 people working for HM Land Registry, making it one of the largest departments in the Civil Service, and a huge variety of positions available.Civil Service Careers: Part 3Want to find out more about Civil Service Careers? Check back here next week, for the third part in our extensive Civil Service department series!#section_1980876751{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px} #image_107271678{width:100%}Sample Civil Service Interview Questions Answers;Top Tips to Pass Your Interview;Suitable For ANY Civil Service Role;PLUS LOTS MORE! GET INSTANT ACCESS #section_1751890722{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;background-color:#F49600} This entry was posted in Civil Service, Resources. Bookmark the permalink. 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