Northern Lights, Author at Next-Up

Byrne Equipment Rental listed among the world’s top 100 equipment rental companies

Northern Lights | 3 September 2012

Dubai-based Byrne Equipment Rental has for the first time being listed among the world’s top 100 equipment rental companies. The list, published by KHL Group, shows worldwide equipment rental revenues grew significantly in 2011 as contractors and other equipment users increased their reliance on rental suppliers. Rental companies in all regions reported revenue growth last … Byrne Equipment Rental listed among the world’s top 100 equipment rental companies

3 ominous lessons from Prince Harry’s photos – employers and students take note

Northern Lights | 26 August 2012

The real story of Prince Harry is – the photo. Without that, there would not have been a story – and that is a lesson for employers and students. India Knight of the Sunday Times is spot on when she says today that “Harry has exposed our sins of the smartphone”. And employers and students … 3 ominous lessons from Prince Harry’s photos – employers and students take note

Have you just graduated? Is your Facebook hindering or helping you to get a job?

Northern Lights | 24 August 2012

Have you ever looked at your Facebook or Twitter profile as if you were an employer? Would you recruit yourself? Jobhunting eBook on social media for students We have just written an eBook, From Student to Salary with Social Media, to help students use social media in their job hunting (link to book). Employers say … Have you just graduated? Is your Facebook hindering or helping you to get a job?

P&A appoints former solicitor to manage and grow credit forums

Northern Lights | 22 August 2012

P&A Receivables Services Plc has appointed Kate Robbins to help manage and grow its successful industry credit forums, which support international and UK businesses. Kate has spent the last 15 years working as a solicitor in the East Midlands and joins P&A from Nottingham law firm Roythornes where she was an associate, heading up their … P&A appoints former solicitor to manage and grow credit forums

Leeds University student champions successfully prosecute rogue landlord

Northern Lights | 22 August 2012

Leeds University Union has successfully helped the Police to prosecute and recover £37,000 in compensation from a rogue landlord, on behalf of its students. Judge Scott Wolstenholme told Tariq Zaman that he ‘undermined the desirability of Leeds’ as a place to study when he sentenced the landlord for 18 offences earlier this year. Andrea … Leeds University student champions successfully prosecute rogue landlord

UCAS shows universities and businesses how to use Facebook for real customer engagement

Northern Lights | 17 August 2012

A’ Level results are out. Great excitement for some, disappointment for others – and uncertainty for large numbers. Will their university of choice still accept them if they just missed a grade? The hard work has started at both UCAS and in universities – answering thousands of queries and helping students through clearing. Most businesses … UCAS shows universities and businesses how to use Facebook for real customer engagement

The five Facebook faux pas that could cost you a job

Northern Lights | 16 August 2012

Guest blog by Sarah Larby The five Facebook faux pas that could cost you a job Like many people, I saw social media as a way of keeping in contact with friends, uploading photos and following trends and celebrities. However, having read Northern Light’s ebook ‘From Student to Salary’ I realise it can be used … The five Facebook faux pas that could cost you a job

Students must be educated in social media

Northern Lights | 7 August 2012

Are teachers and academics short changing our young people? In academic and educational circles, many have been slow to adopt social media – and there are still those who are dismissive of social media as a lot of silliness. Perhaps an element of intellectual snobbery? Lecturers don’t have social media skills Whatever the reason, students … Students must be educated in social media