Career changes are common in today’s society. Most people change careers due to dissatisfaction with their current job or because of major life changes. Some examples include getting married, having children, or taking care of aging family members. Whether a person is changing careers for financial or other reasons, there are several important steps to…
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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 Sunday, so you may be catching up with some work. But do you work from home during the week? What are the perks of working from your front room or home office? Read them below (via CarInsurance.org). Takeaways: Cutting the commute helps the environment. Extra time out of the car is only a good…
When writing your CV, all you want is success. Follow Giraffe CVs‘ recipe and you’re sure to get it! Takeaways: You need direction, clarity and one objective. Add some attractive formatting with clear headers. Chop irrelevant details – they’re for the bin!
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10 Jobs Which Are Becoming Extinct
Technology is meaning more and more jobs are becoming extinct and not needed. Is yours one of them? CIPHR has listed 10 that are almost dust. Takeaways: The video-rental clerk is almost gone – due to on-demand video. Supermarket cashiers are on the way out, due to non-manned tills. Postal workers may be no more…
There are a lot of ways to do all the things you have to do (and love to do) in college, while also polishing up that resume that has been gathering dust over the past 4-6 years. However, we’re not talking about the stuff everyone knows about – internships, student leadership and getting good grades.…
If you’re applying for a job, you want your resume to be the best it can be – otherwise you have no chance. You can’t be lazy with it or you will never get your dream job. Here are the do’s and don’ts of writing a rockin’ resume by our friends at CollegeAtlas.org. Any other you…
LinkedIn is the modern resume – if you don’t have a good profile, you’re doing it wrong. How can you represent your unique career path on your LinkedIn profile? Find out below! Takeaways: When telling a career story, don’t be afraid to use humour and personality. Have you been out of work for a while? Show…
Conducting adequate keyword research during your job hunt is key to ensuring your resume is read by employers. According to ERE, each job opening receives an average of 250 resumes with recruiters spending on average only 6 seconds reviewing each application. The majority of applications are screened by a digital Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that scan resumes…
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Do You Know Your Myers-Briggs Type?
Hey you, what’s your type? Knowing your Myers-Briggs Type can help you identify the typical strengths and weaknesses in your natural personality. Working on the know weaknesses for your MBTI type can turn your life around personally and professionally. Check out the stats and descriptions below to see how common your personality type is, its…