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Posted on November 19, 2012 by Universal Jobmatch

Universal Jobmatch Guide for Jobseekers

  1. Motive – Why Universal Jobmatch?
  2. Cookies
  3. Comparison – between Directgov Jobsearch and Universal Jobmatch
  4. Monster – Who developed the website
  5. Universal Jobmatch - Getting to grips with the interface
  6. Privacy concerns - What happens to your CV and collected data
  7. Sanctions – Lose your only income for complying with Jobcentre Plus requests
  8. Benefit Fraud – False allegations and investigations
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