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What is “The Perfect Fit”?

WANTED: Single / divorced woman, age 25-29; must have long blonde hair past their shoulder but no longer than mid-back, with tight natural ringlets; blue eyes, figure 36-24-36 (plus or minus one inch only on each); 5’3” – 5’6” and 100 – 125 pounds, politically liberal but loves target shooting and the outdoors. IQ above 130. No children…

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What are the Smartest Habits of Successful Job Seekers? [INFOGRAPHIC]

To be a successful job seeker, there’s certain things you need to do. This infographic by LinkedIn shows 7 smart habits that successful job seekers do. Takeaways: Make sure you follow companies you follow – 91% of successful job seekers used LinkedIn Company Pages for research. Grow your connections – by networking or finding relevant…

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The Most Unique Careers and Those Who Succeed in Them

I am always fascinated by careers in which only a handful of people are able to succeed. When I was growing up, my parents used to tell me that it’s possible to make a living doing anything, as long as you’re the best. It seems that the more unique the career, the more disproportionate the…

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17 Tips to Impressing Your Interviewer

Interviewing is the key to exploring a candidate in depth for a hiring manager. A candidate must know some basics before entering the interview room to maximize their probability of being selected! This infographic by en world lists the necessary tips to impressing interviewers. Takeaways: Preparation: Prepare yourself with important information, such as the time slot for…

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How to Get Referred and Get Hired

It’s true – referred candidates are the number one source of external hires! And did you know, referred candidates are twice as likely to get interviewed and have a 40% chance of getting hired over other candidates (according to the New York Times)? So why do you continue to send your resume for job postings without…

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How LinkedIn Has Changed Talent Acquisition in the UK

Big congratulations to LinkedIn for racking up no less than 20 million users in the UK, this is a 100 percent increase from 10 million members in September 2012. UK employers from online fashion retailer Net-A-Porter to builders’ merchant Travis Perkins all use LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions products to identify and recruit great talent. They join more…

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34 Crucial Tips You Must Remember for Your Next Job Interview

So you’ve applied for a job and landed yourself an interview – congratulations! Now is where you really need to think about your interview technique to ensure you bag yourself the job. CollegeAtlas.org have compiled 34 of the most important interview tips in the infographic below, to help you in your preparations. Takeaways: 38% of people don’t smile…

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How to Get the Job You Want

You want the job, but how do you get it? This infographic by CashNetUSA.com has all the answers! Takeaways: Build a winning resume – 70% of employers prefer a traditional resume. 31% of employers want hard skills from candidates. Keep your resume short – don’t ever make it longer than a page. The average hiring manager…

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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

Your salary is one of the most important parts of a job. How do you go about negotiating a higher one? GradSchoolHub.com gives you the perfect guide to getting it. Takeaways: Stand out at work – accept challenges and put your all into your job. Plan your approach before the big meeting. Timing is everything…