Job Seekers Should Relocate

People looking for new media jobs may improve their chances of finding employment by relocating to a different region.

Work Secretary Iain Duncan Smith commented in the Sunday Telegraph that government ministers are drawing up plans to encourage job seekers to move to areas where there is greater employment opportunity.

Phil Flaxton, chief executive officer of Work Wise UK, said that he thought the proposals would benefit job seekers, their families and the British economy as a whole.

He said: "I think the overall sentiment is very good and should be welcomed because anything which helps the unemployed is potentially good for them, for their self esteem and they can earn a wage to support themselves and their family."

People on the search for new media jobs, who live outside the capital, may want to relocate to London as the majority of employment opportunities in the media industry are based in the city.

Job candidates have been advised not to embellish their achievements on their CV as this could ultimately result in being sacked or even prosecuted.

Victoria Band, from The One Group, said that employers are more aware to the whole question of exaggerated CVs these days and are more likely to check the facts than ever before.

She said: "Whilst a CV is meant to sell you to an employer, it is also a reflection of you. A CV that is less than honest indicates a candidate who is less than truthful and there are very few employers who will tolerate that.

"Quite apart from the stain on your reputation, it's technically a criminal offence to lie on a CV. At the very least, if you are found out it is grounds for dismissal."

Once job seekers have had their CV approved and they reach the crucial interview stage it is important to present a professional image to potential employers.

Nigel Lynn's Rhonda Lusty told job applicants that they should avoid talking too much and ensure that they answer the questions asked as well as remembering to smile and be enthusiastic.

She said: "The golden rule is to remain professional but be yourself and let your talent shine through!"

A couple of high profile jobs in the media have become available after two top publications announced employee departures.

BBC Worldwide's Top Gear magazine is set to lose Conor McNicholas as editor and Susannah Herbert, the editor of the Sunday Times News Review, is expected to leave her position next week.