Which college student has not heard that an internship or cooperative education opportunity is essential to a full-time offer after college? For the most part, summer hiring for internships is slowing down and I am listening to stories from young folks who are starting their internships. Stories about the relief of getting something for summer,…
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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.
It’s the weekend – are you working? Do you want to avoid becoming a work-a-holic? Takeaways: 62% of marketing and advertising executives bring work home on the weekends. 5% of those surveyed didn’t know how many hours they work per week. 37% of people never bring work home on the weekends. RELATED: How to Spot If…
Normally, you would expect these jobs don’t need a degree for – but you’d be surprised! How many did you know? Takeaways: Ice cream tasters need a Master’s in food science to reach the top positions. Want to be the best puppeteer? You need a Master of Arts in puppetry. 1 in 4 job postings…
When applying for a job, you want to impress any interview or potential employer you may meet. However, what must you stay clear of to ensure you impress your future employer? RecruitmentRevolution.com have the answers. Takeaways: Don’t abbreviate words – it’s simple, but don’t forget it! Only 27% of employers DON’T check your social media profiles…
One of the most striking differences between millennial workers and their babyboomer/Gen X predecessors is the massive growth in higher education rates. A mass higher education system is defined as an educational system where over 15% of the population holds degrees. In the UK and USA, almost 50% of the people entering the workforce hold…
When sharing on social media, it’s important to get it right or you could look rather silly! Here’s Keystone Click‘s guide to what, when and how to share on social media. Takeaways: Would your audience thank you for sharing the content? No? Don’t post it then. Engagement rates on Facebook are 32% higher at weekends.…
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Welcome to the New Workstyle!
Technology has allowed us to become more agile workers – and the way we do business has changed. Welcome to the new workstyle – see more via Gist below! Takeaways: 49% of managers believe the workplace is suffering from information overload. 62% of companies already allow employees to work remotely. The new workstyle has a…
I do love going to job interviews! I don’t consider them an exam, but rather improvisation or creative impromptu. You never know for sure what they will ask you. Some questions are so dazzling, that they become a subject of jokes and memories for a long time after the interview itself. Just check these most…
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How Do You Decide on a Career Path?
There are more than 12,000 different job titles, from animators to zookeepers. With so much to choose from, which career path should you pursue? Our friends at Career Savvy have the answer – take a look in the infographic below! Takeaways: 75% of students change their degree subject at least once and 35% of students don’t…