Staples offers free CVs for job seekers

Released 10/03/2010

Rise in employment levels encourages retailer to act

News that the UK's labour market may be stabilising, with a recent dip in the unemployment rate, has prompted Staples to launch a free CV service to help people in their quest for work.

A survey revealed the number of people placed in permanent employment grew at its fastest rate last month since July 2007, according to KPMG.

The office supplies retailer, which introduced something similar for graduates and school leavers last summer, felt that this was one way it could provide real practical support.

Head of marketing Yetunde Ige said: "A dip in unemployment is clearly a good thing and a sign that conditions are improving. But we recognise that the jobs market is still very tough and that people looking for work need all the help they can get. A fresh, professional CV is essential and because we have a Copy & Print Centre in every store we are well placed to offer this facility."

Staples has also teamed up with job placement experts CareerBuilder.co.uk, to offer job advice.

"There are job opportunities out there," said Tony Roy, MD of CareerBuilder.co.uk. "The key is exploring how you can transfer your skills to new professions and then repackaging your CV to appeal to a broader range of employers."

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