May 29, 2013

This Week’s New Cinema Release – “Populaire” a Chic and Enchanting French Film

Set in 1950s France, Populaire tells the story of Rose Pamphyle (François), a young country girl who dreams of escaping the confines of her small village. Who is employed for a job as a secretary at an insurance firm by the dashing bachelor – and failed sportsman – Louis Echard (Romain Duris). On seeing how quickly she types he enters her into a local typing competition and Pamphyle proves she is a THE typist, capable of winning the country’s typing contests. Populaire arrives in cinemas on 31 May.     In a recent interview by the Telegraph Newspaper, Déborah François said: ‘I trained ...

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Car hire tips: Remember some key car hire facts to avoid costly mistakes

Making sure the right boxes are ticked through the car hire process will not just protect you and your boss from hidden costs, but could also save money while ensuring a stress free trip. The top tips derive from the most common mistakes made by hirers through major agencies.    Excess Insurance  All car hire companies offer excess insurance policies at collection, but these are often more expensive than when booking in advance with a third party. Collision damage waiver cover can be obtained easily online prior to a trip and in many cases will save you money before you ...

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Eight ideas to help you to be more productive

  We share eight easy reminders of ways to make sure your day is more productive, to help you get the most from your day.    To-do lists – we all know how essential a to-do list is to an effective day, so make the next day’s list before you leave the office with each item rated based on its importance. This not only helps you focus quickly in the morning and increases the productiveness of your day, it also allows you to leave work at work.    Make notes – pen and paper, smart phone, tablet, whichever suits you; ...

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Five Networking Tips to Get Results

  We all know that good networking is essential to job search and career success. Whatever level of networking skills you have, these networking tips will either help you get started or serve as a good reminder. So try using these five simple tips at any event to refresh your networking skills and get great results!    Be focused – know exactly what you would like to get out of a networking event. “I want to build more contacts” or “I hope to find some good leads to job opportunities” are good intentions but TOO VAGUE. If you only have ...

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