Web check

Web check

Web check

WWW.newfrontiers.co.uk

Home page: a lack of fancy graphics throughout this site, means that the pages are quick to download. The bright purple background on each page makes it look vibrant and attractive. The home page gives users two options depending on whether they are an employer (travel company) or job seeker (travel people).

Usefulness (for job seekers): job seekers are given advice on how to write theperfect CV before submitting it to New Frontiers’ careerbank on-line. With a chosen password they are able to access their CV to keep it updated as their circumstances change. Candidates can also fill in a summary form highlighting their skills and personal qualities which employers can access when doing their own candidate search. To find a job they can view the vacancies in specified fields such asbusiness travel and retail according tolocation and temporary and permanent positions.

Usefulness (for employers): employers can submit job descriptions via e-mail outlining the responsibilities, working hours and experience required. As well as advertising jobs on the site, they can also see what sort of candidates New Frontiers has registered by accessing the Search for Travel People page.

Additional services (for job seekers): in the Ask an Expert page, jobseekers are given advice about how to handle tricky interview questions and access New Frontiers’ Advice Line. The Job Fairs and Open Evenings page gives the low-down on all UK career fairs, while details of training courses and advice on training are given on the Train into Travel page. Travel jargon is demystified in the About the Travel Industry page.

Additional services (for employers): a monthly New Frontiers’ newsletter and details of human resources seminars and legal updates are given to all employers who register with New Frontiers. Advice on appraising staff, resolving work-related disputes and recruitment is given on the Ask and Expert page.

Useful links (for job seekers): links to Web sites belonging to ABTA, the Guild of British Travel Agents, and the British Incoming Tour Operator’s Association are just some of the useful links offered. For candidates new to the UK there are links to sites giving advice on finding accommodation and living in London.

Useful links (for employers): the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Peninsula – the personnel, health andsafety employment law specialistsare just two of the links available to employers.

Ease of use: this site is very simple and quick to use. Everything is comprehensively explained and users are assured that all their details will appear anonymously on the site.

Overall impression: every angle seems to have been covered on this site in a very easy to use format.

Cyber launch: the New Frontiers Internet site went live last month