Recently, I read ‘Why the Cover Letter is Dead‘ – it suggested that no one has time to read these things and that if you want to stand out from the crowd in your application, you need to phone up the recruiting manager and talk to them, then send your CV. I can’t quite remember…
Category: Workplace
Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
Getting a job is difficult, but it’s a well known fact that social media can make it an easier task. Here is the ultimate guide to using social for getting a job, by CIPHR. Takeaways: 93% of recruiters will search for social media profiles during the interview process. When using Instagram, make sure you profile is…
A job interview is always a daunting experience. The pressure to perform, show your personality, be bright and engaging, convey your skill set, all whilst being calm and collected is no easy feat. However, with preparation, poise and a pleasant smile you’ll find the interview will go much smoother than once imagined. Remember, you have already passed…
Categories
The Pros and Cons of Video Resumes
Job applicants know that the first step to getting hired is crafting the best resume for the position. Resumes are the first thing recruiters see. If they don’t pay attention to your resume, you don’t have a chance of getting in. Resumes are truly important, and while crafting a professional-looking, 3–page resume might be the…
As recruiters, we’ve had prospective candidates who couldn’t do the job if they’re lives depended on it. It’s the nature of the beast. We try to do everything we can to assure that we’re getting the right personnel. As such, it’s absolutely critical that we convey certain points and topics in a clear way. Emphasizing certain…
You’ve begun working in IT, but you want to fast track your career. How can you do it? This infographic by K Alliance lists the 12 top IT jobs that will fast track your career. Takeaways: Computer Systems Analyst Software Developer Mechanical Engineer Cloud Architect Web Developer IT Consultant Mobile Application Developer Network Engineer IT Program/Project Manager…
When looking for a job, the first thing to do is check out the various sites available. This infographic by our friends at SocialTalent lists the top 10 in the UK. Takeaways: 1.47m people work part time but are unable to find a full time job. Indeed.co.uk is the number 1 job site in the UK…
People are always looking for jobs, so why is it so hard to hire? This infographic by our friends at SmartRecruiters tries to answer that question. Takeaways: 52% of hirers have decided to not hire at all because they can’t find the right fit. For 55% of companies, it takes over 2 months to find…
Categories
Visual Resumes: Help or Hype?
In the competition to win job interviews, some savvy job seekers are turning to visual resumes: infographic resumes, presumes, social resumes and more. Will it help or hurt their chances? The answer is: it depends. Content is king: The content within your visual resume, should you choose to use one, must address the needs and…