Ashes to ashes This month’s M word comes to you during that most demanding of religious festivals, Lent, so why not try and give up something for forty days (…and nights too, cheeky).If you’re fed up standing outside your office smoking in the rain like an outcast, ditch the Dunhills for Lent! Amen. Now, this month, are you ready for a change? If you are, we have some useful advice on how to decide whether it’s time to change jobs and go in a brave, new direction. Moving on, we also help you re-assess those useful skills that you’ve probably forgotten – like a working knowledge of double entry book-keeping, or brain surgery; transferable skills that might just swing a potential new job your way. Last up, our newly designed Monster website has a fantastic job search and management facility that really saves you time. And, as it’s free, it also saves you money too. Good luck and good hunting until next month. It’s not always easy to know when to change jobs (of course, it’s a cinch if you win the Lottery). Read our cool, rational guide on when to move on to better things (assuming your Instant Card didn’t come up to scratch). Read more Do you have language skills? Are you good with people? Can you hold a phone on your neck without using your hands? All these skills (and a million others) could be useful in your next job. We help you evaluate those transferable skills. Read more Looking for a better way to manage all those fantastic jobs you’ve been after? Check out the new, improved Monster site with its fast and effective job search and management tools, designed to make life easy for you (and give you more time on Twitter). Read more Want to find out about jobs, career opportunities and see salary comparisons in your UK region or local area? Then check out our Local Job Guides tool. You’ll find all the latest employment information, including salary data, house prices and local job vacancies right where you live. Check it out now Your Newsletter: Your Views The M word will be even more useful with your thoughts and input. Tell us what you’d like to read more of, or what we could do better. Plus if you have any experiences or views about the jobs market, share them with us. If you like us – subscribe now! If you’ve received this week’s M word from a friend and want to receive it regularly, subscribe by opening a My Monster account and opt-in to receive communications from us. If you would no longer like to receive emails from Monster.co.uk, please >unsubscribe here. Subscription to job search agent alerts will remain unchanged. Hide and Seek Making your CV searchable means that employers looking for skills like yours can find you easily. Upload it now and it goes to the front of the queue! Fashion Designer – Handbags, Leicestershire Make a statement If you’ve got a heart for fashion and a brain for design this job could be for you. Designing handbags from concept to finished product range you’ll need to be abreast of the latest trends whilst having a keen understanding for production. It’s in the bag! Receiving the latest news and views on current issues in your industry is one click away! Just add your industry to your profile. Too busy to be always checking your email for job alerts? Monster has the solution with free Target SMS job notifications, giving you the latest relevant job opportunities direct to your mobile. Click here to subscribe.