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Kraft Foods Plan Cut 600 Jobs

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Having recently completed a takeover of Cadbury’s, the leading food manufacturer Kraft Foods is planning to consolidate its research and development facilities and headquarters to the UK. The move is set to cut up to 600 British jobs at their current site in Cheltenham.

Kraft Foods is the name behind some of the world’s top food brands Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Green & Blacks will make Bourneville in the West Midlands, the centre of it’s research and development activity. Both Cadbury’s and Kraft Foods staff on the Bourneville site to create a global ‘Centre of Excellence.’

Kraft will move its current offices based in Cheltenham in 2011 and will transfer to their new offices in Bourneville within the following 18 months. Kraft’s Cheltenham site currently employs 450 staff.

Nick Bunker, President of Kraft Foods UK & Ireland said: “The UK is one of the company’s most important markets. Kraft Foods has been here for more than 85 years and Cadbury, of course, was founded here.

“We would be very sad to leave Cheltenham and we would provide significant resources to support employees from all affected sites during the move.

“However, the business rationale is compelling. Having our R&D, customer service and support functions working side-by-side will enable us share more insights, act more quickly and execute more flawlessly, thereby accelerating our growth.”

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10 Ways to Banish Interview Nerves

Monday, March 15th, 2010

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 from answering interview questions vaguely, ensuring you get to the point.

- Create short stories outlining your main successes for each employer you have worked for. It is useful to use the format of (Problem-Analysis-Result, or Situation-Action-Response). These also make great bullet points on your résumé!

- One day before your interview, pack your bag with everything you might need – paper, pens, your CV, mints, a bottle of water etc.

- Prepare your outfit – dressing smartly will ultimately increase your confidence and help banish their nerves.

2. Role playing: Practice the night before an interview. Put on your interview clothes, sit in front of a mirror and run through the questions the interviewer is likely to ask you. This may sound silly, but it will really help cut down on your nerves.

3. Get a good night’s sleep! Feeling tired the next day will only make you feel more worried and less prepared – increasing your stress even more!

4. Have a good breakfast: It might be difficult to eat on a churning stomach, but food it good for the brain and will help you remain focused throughout the interview. Make sure you eat at least one hour before your interview to give your food enough time to digest.

5. Perhaps the interviewer will be nervous too? Consider the interview from your interviewer’s point of view: Undoubtedly they will feel the pressure to ensure that the interview flows well.

6. Give yourself a pep talk:

YOU are the most well-qualified, well-spoken, well-mannered, intelligent, personable and professional candidate the client will ever interview. No one is more qualified for this position than YOU!

7. Be honest: When you walk into the interview room, don’t be afraid to mention that you are feeling nervous. You will often find that once you have mentioned it, your nerves will fade.

8. Remember that you are also interviewing THEM. As the interviewer asks you questions, at the end of your answer, try to ask the interviewer a relevant question. All of a sudden, you and the interviewer are having a discussion, not a one-sided interview.

9. Arrive early: Aim to get to arrive 5-10 minutes before the interview is scheduled to start. Running late will only increase those stress levels.

10. Don’t be afraid to be nervous! Above all, don’t be afraid of being nervous. In a high stress situation, nerves will help you. They will essentially enable to you respond quickly to questions and will make you more aware of what’s going on around you.

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The Best CV Buzzwords

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

There are a number ‘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 application form when applying for your next job in science:

Teamwork
Advised, co-operated, counselled, facilitated, guided, managed, negotiated, participated, presented, supervised
Problem-solving
Implemented, Improved, instigated, interpreted, initiated, inspired, introduced, investigated, account for, resolved, executed.
Taking the Initiative
Created, designed, developed, devised, directed, established, formulated, innovated, motivated, negotiated, organised, originated, lead, innovation, instigate.
Coping with routine
Conscientious, consistent, controlled, coped, dealt with, efficient, managed, performed, meticulous, participated.
Achievements
Accomplished, achieved, co-ordinated, created, developed, formulated, revitalised, recommended.

Do you have any ideas as to other buzzwords you think might help a CV or application form stand out from the crowd? Please leave your thoughts in the comments box below.

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25 Ways to Make a Great First Impression at Interview

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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, ‘In your opinion, what is the best way to make a great first impression at interview?’

Following our poll, we have compiled a list of the best 25 ways to make a good first impression at interview:

1. Do your homework on the company.

2. Smile.

3. Be genuine.

4. Speak slowly and clearly.

5. Be polite.

6. Be on time.

7. Know the name of your interviewer.

8. Review the job description.

9. Be attentive – retain eye contact and posture.

10. Don’t lie.

11. Greet the interviewer with a firm handshake.

12. Dress smartly.

13. Watch your body language.

14. Think twice before you open your mouth.

15. Listen.

16. Avoid Simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers.

17. Be comfortable with silence.

18. Wait to be shown where to sit.

19. Be positive.

20. Introduce yourself properly.

21. Be yourself.

22. Before the interview, check out the Linkedin profile of the interviewer.

23. Bring some examples of previous work, e.g. PowerPoint presentations, reports etc.

24. Ask questions.

25. At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time.

If you have any other ideas or would like to share your opinions with readers, please feel free to leave your comments below, it would be great to hear from you.

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Nightshift Food Hygiene Team Leader based in the East Midlands, UK

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

My client, a global leader in the food industry, is currently seeking to recruit a Nightshift Food Hygiene Team Leader to work with them on a permanent basis at their site in Nottingham. The main purpose of this food hygiene role is to ensure the consistent achievement of the highest standards of hygiene by managing a team of trained operatives day by day, whilst ensuring Health and Food safety legal compliance are adhered to at all times.

Further responsibilities of this Food Hygiene Team Leader role will include:

Maintaining and updating the sites hygiene standards.
Carrying out GMP audits.
Assisting in the preparation for BRC audits.
Carrying out food safety training and managing a team.
Involvement in customer complaints investigation to prevent re-occurrence.
Involvement in purchasing and stock controlling hygiene equipment/materials.
Carrying out team briefings.

The ideal candidate for the role will be educated to HNC standard, or equivalent, or higher in Food Science or a related subject and have experience working within a similar role. Experience managing staff as well as a good knowledge of food hygiene, food legislation and BRC are required.

If you would like to hear more about this Food Hygiene job, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk, quoting reference SH19026 in all correspondence. Alternatively, to apply, please click here.

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Food Technologist based in Scotland

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Our client, a world leader in the food industry based in Scotland, is currently looking for a Food Technologist to join their team. Working in a high-risk environment, you will be responsible for the following:

Sourcing raw ingredients and other consumables to the product application test laboratory.
Planning and organising machine maintenance.
Providing technical support to other departments.
Maintaining all departmental records whilst ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards within the food production area are met.
New product trials.

You must be qualified to minimum degree level or possess equivalent industrial experience as a food technologist along with a demonstrable and successful track record in working within a meat products manufacturing environment. You will also be competent in completing complex projects to tight deadlines. The role also requires excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills. In return, you will receive an attractive package which includes annual bonus, stakeholder pension and generous holiday entitlement together with rewarding career opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and professional Food Technologist to join a world-class leader in food manufacturing.

If you would like to hear more about this Food Technologist role, please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk, quoting reference DH19028 in all correspondence.

Apply for this Food Technologist role online now.

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CV Writing Tips for Jobseekers in the Scientific Industry – Part 2

Monday, November 16th, 2009

It is important that you are proud of your CV. After all, if it is effective, it is going to open doors in the scientific industry for you. Below are some more handy hints to help improve your chances of getting a great science job:

- Tailor your CV to the scientific vacancy: Read the scientific advert or job specification closely and tailor your CV to the science vacancy. If your experience matches scientific keywords in the job advert, make sure they feature prominently on your CV and or covering letter. Make it very obvious to the reader what you have done, when you did it and where, in a simple and concise manner.

- Less is more: Ensure your CV is easy on the eye and that it is a maximum of two A4 sides long. There should be plenty of open space in your CV. By using bullet points and good formatting to ensure that your CV is not too wordy.

- Do not repeat yourself: If you repeat yourself in your CV, it will look like you are padding it out or that you have nothing much to say.

- Do not make silly spelling mistakes: Either get a friend you trust or your CK Science Consultant to check it over for you.

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters and career consultants are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. In addition to the above CV writing tips, we can actively offer you scientific careers advice, assistance with your interview preparation and up-to-date information about the scientific industry.

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- Join the CK Science LinkedIn Group

- Become a fan of CK Science on Facebook

- To meet our consultants and hear more about our current vacancies, please visit our YouTube Channel

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CV Writing Tips for Jobseekers in the Scientific Industry – Part 1

Friday, November 13th, 2009

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’s of CV’s for every science related vacancy they advertise. Time can be tight for scientific professionals, so it is important that your CV stands out from the rest. You should use your CV to showcase your strengths and to sell your scientific background to the reader, demonstrating that you are the right person for that particular science job.

As a jobseeker in the scientific industry, you may find these guidelines helpful if you are wondering how to structure you CV and what to include in it:

- Contact details: Make certain that your contact details are easy to spot. They should be at the top of the first page of your CV. Include:

-Name

- Home address

- Email address

- Telephone number

- Education: Detail the educational establishments at which you have studied including the attendance dates, in chronological order with the most recent first. You should include any relevant scientific modules, projects or dissertation work you have completed.

- Work experience: List your most recent scientific research first. This makes it easier for the reader to see if you have the right scientific experience and whether have gained it recently. Put your other scientific jobs after your current role in reverse chronological order. You should include:

- Name of the employer

- Job title

- Responsibilities

- Achievements gained

- Interests: Employers in the scientific industry will be particularly interested in activities which have developed your leadership and team-working skills. You should also mention here any volunteer work you have done.

- References: It is best practice to give two employment references, one from your recent employer and one from your place of study. Include address, telephone number and email address.

- Availability: It is a good idea to mention the notice period required by your current employer.

For the next installment of CV tips that will help you write the CV that will get you that perfect science job, visit our website on Monday 16^th November.

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Laboratory Manager based in East Midlands

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

An exciting Laboratory Manager role has arisen at an innovative company within the Food and Pharmaceutical industries, based in the East Midlands. As a Laboratory Manager, on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

Managing the laboratory
Ensuring compliance
Performing lab analysis
Writing reports
Scheduling work
Training staff members

Working as a Laboratory Manager in the Pharmaceutical and Food industries, you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant and scientific subject and have in-depth knowledge of QC and lab techniques within a GMP environment, supporting the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

The successful candidate will also have managerial or supervisory experience. You may wish to meet our consultants and to hear more about our current vacancies. If so, please visit our Youtube Channel. If you believe you are the right person for the job, please contact Philippa Robertson 01246 580044 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Alternatively, to apply click here. CK Science is the second largest scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters and career consultants are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry.

We can actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with your interview preparation and can provide you with up to date information about the industry

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