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…
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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.
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…
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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…
This is the Chinese year of the horse, so for those of you looking for career success: what does it hold for the job hunter? This is a quick canter through some of the key trends. Will there be jobs and if so how will one access them? There will be jobs: Yes, there will…
Job boards – are they obsolete? eQuest think they aren’t! Read this infographic by them to see why. Takeaways: Recruiters need to use the best mix of marketing channels in their online sourcing – including job boards. Job boards are the go-to resource – 2/3 of job seekers use job boards to find positions. Recruiters…
Once you’ve graduated, what is life like? Why are young adults struggling to prepare for their futures? This infographic by Family Investments helps out. Takeaways: Step 1 – Finding a Job: 14% of young non-graduates are unemployed. Step 2 – Earning: Average graduate salaries peak at £36,000. Step 3 – Saving: 25% of graduates have no savings…
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How to Get Over a Job Search Slump
If you think of your job search like a sport, then it is natural to expect peaks and valleys in your own performance. Still, there is nothing more draining, humbling and dispiriting than consistent rejection and non-responsiveness during a job search. I’ve learned that when interviewing, challenges or problems will always arise and there are…