HR professionals are not taking their own advice when it comes to managing their career according to a new survey by our friends at LinkedIn, with modesty and a lack of planning preventing them from taking control of their career and finding fulfilment in their role. The study found that 42% of HR professionals don’t…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
What do recruiters really want to see on your CV? The answers are all below! Takeaways: The most important things on a CV are a logical order, formatting and length. Poor spelling and grammar is one of the biggest turn offs for recruiters. Do not say on your CV that you enjoy socialising with your…
Since leaving University 4 years ago I, like many recent graduates, have worked in a variety of shops, pubs, clubs and restaurants. Whilst generally considered to be the kind of job you have during school and studying (part time and easy to fit in around classes and lectures), these jobs are also the main or…
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10 Tips to the Perfect Phone Interview
So you’ve got through to the interview stage – but it’s a phone interview! How do you master a phone interview? Takeaways: Take it seriously, some people get their jobs based on a single phone call. Do your homework and research the company! Find a quiet room somewhere where you know you won’t be disturbed.…
Do you find it difficult to stay on track when job hunting? It can be tough sometimes. Follow our 6 steps to help make it better: 1) Try to stay objective: You’ve been job hunting for a while now, and it feels like pushing a boulder up-hill. The economy is awful, no-one’s hiring, if they are…
You don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression and when it comes to applying for a job your cover letter is usually the first thing most employers will see. This is your chance to say “Hi, I’m here and you should really hire me” and any error will be the written…
When getting a job, you want it to be the best paid it can be. What are the best paid careers on the planet? Takeaways: Medical, airline and legal all come in the highest paid jobs group. Coal mining is one of the most dangerous highly paid jobs. The average salary in Australia is £48,000.…
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How to Get Ahead In Your Next Interview
You’ve navigated countless job websites, you’ve filled out the ten page application form and you’ve been selected for an interview. The hard bit is over, right? In today’s economic climate, interviews are more competitive than ever. In some parts of the UK, as many as 30 people apply for every vacancy, which means you’ve got…
Graduates: what do they really think? What do they expect? Thanks to TotalJobs.com, we have some understanding. Takeaways: 53% of graduates think unpaid internships are fair. 47% of grads think education is for education’s sake. 87% of graduates think they have the right skills for an entry level grad job. RELATED: Graduates: Top 4 Tips for…