Recruiters: Red Flags to Watch Out For

Whether you’re looking for a job or in charge of filling a position, there are a few key red flags to be aware of. The economy is still recovering, which means you either have a lot of competition to deal with or a lot of resumes to sift through. Only a select few will make it to the top, and some common faux pas can easily put a CV in the slush pile. Red flags on resumes are instant – easy reasons to pass on a job applicant.

This goes beyond the typos on your cover letter, although that’s a very common red flag. If a job applicant can’t put in the effort to spell check their application, what does that say about their work ethic? From positions selling computers to planning corporate events, applications should be grammatically spotless. However, there are a few less obvious warning signs to watch out for. [Read more...]

Michael C Deaven

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How to Ensure Your CV is a Success [Top Tips]

You see the perfect job, know you can do it, apply and anxiously await feedback. In the back of your mind you are thinking what do we look for? I thought I would take some time to guide you through what a successful CV looks like from an internal recruitment perspective and give you tips and hints for success when applying directly.

Your CV is one part of the recruitment process that is entirely in your control. Get it right and you significantly increase your chances of being selected for interview. Get it wrong and you run the risk of your application being overlooked. [Read more...]

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How to Improve Your Recruitment Power on Pinterest

Pinterest turns three this month, and oh baby, has it come a long way from its humble beginnings as just a virtual pinboard!

Some fast facts:

  • An increased number of men use the site – 32% men to 68% women as opposed to 92% women initially.
  • More traffic than LinkedIn and Google+ combined per month.
  • Free to use (and no longer invite-only!)

By now you know the basics of how to pin pictures and create your boards, but in the past couple of years the site’s capabilities – and your options – have expanded, including a newly-revealed platform for businesses. Here’s how you can use the site’s new functionalities to effectively attract talent. [Read more...]

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The History of the CV [INFOGRAPHIC]

This infographic (from the National Careers Service) shows the history of the CV.

Takeaways:

  • 1482 – Leonardo de Vinci creates the first professional CV.
  • 1950s – CVs become formalised and start to be expected during job interviews.
  • 1984 – The first guide to writing CVs is published.
  • 2003 – LinkedIn launches, giving a new way for CVs to be presented.
  • 2007 – YouTube and other video sites open the door for video CVs to become possible (and sometimes essential).

RELATED: How to Create the Ideal Social Media Resume

History of CV

Laurence Hebberd

Laurence Hebberd is Community Manager for Link Humans in London. He also runs the Link Humans Twitter feed - @LinkHumans.