How To Get Started As A Freelancer

In today’s society more and more people are turning to freelancing to earn a living.  This is due to a combination of factors. Fewer well paid full-time jobs are available in the marketplace. Freelancing offers more flexibility around working hours, holidays, and working for yourself gives you the potential to earn more money than in… Continue reading How To Get Started As A Freelancer

How To Apply For Jobs Safely

Most job applications are made over the internet. This means that the process is a whole lot easier than it used to be when postal applications were the only option. But there is a downside. The internet makes it easier to exploit job applicants in a number of different ways, making them potentially more vulnerable… Continue reading How To Apply For Jobs Safely

Can Volunteers Get Free DBS Checks?

More and more employers are requesting potential employees to get a DBS check certificate. And it’s not just for paid employment. Organisations that take on volunteers have the same duties and responsibilities to make sure that vulnerable groups are safeguarded. Even voluntary organisations that don’t work with children or vulnerable adults might require a criminal… Continue reading Can Volunteers Get Free DBS Checks?

What Documents Do You Need For A DBS Check Application?

When you apply for a DBS check, you need to provide certain documents as proof of identity. The documents that are acceptable as proof of identity vary depending on the type of check, whether it is Basic or Standard or Enhanced. We have listed the documents that are provided for each DBS Check to support… Continue reading What Documents Do You Need For A DBS Check Application?

Why are DBS checks important?

More and more employers are requesting DBS checks to be carried out at the application stage. But why are so many employers keen to get them done and what are the benefits? What is a DBS check? DBS checks involve searching through an individual’s criminal record to highlight any convictions or prior offences. The individual… Continue reading Why are DBS checks important?