So, do employers actually read cover letters? In a word – yes! In fact, cover letters may actually be more important and more necessary than even the attached resume. Cover letters can move candidates to the front of the line if they are highly focused and highly objective, and they can help a recruiter or…
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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.
Call it 20/20 hindsight or the school of hard knocks but learning from your mistakes is often the best teacher. If you haven’t had to look for a job in the last several years (or ever), you are going to need to learn some lessons. As a job seeker, you will face numerous new situations.…
Everyone wants to be happy in their job – but which jobs boost well-being? This infographic by CityTownInfo.com tells all! Takeaways: Safety conditions at work was one of the most important things to keep workers happy. Work-life balance was the top component for career success. Physician, teacher and nurse are some of the happiest occupations.
Have you ever tried working as a freelancer or part time? This infographic from degreequery.com shows the hidden benefits of such work. Takeaways: 67% of mothers don’t want to work full time – so maybe part time is the answer! Part time work lets you learn your field without as much of an investment as…
You’re applying for a job – what do you want to happen? You want recruiters to love you AND your resume. Our friends at AvidCareerist have created this handy infographic to give you 5 ways to make that happen. Takeaways: Include experience which is relevant to the position. Tell the truth. Show what you can…
Social media marketing has created a number of jobs – but which is the best to work for? And which employees get the best bonuses? Brandify has all the answers in this infographic. Takeaways: The average employee at Facebook is 31 years old. Employees at Twitter in San Francisco get catered meals. LinkedIn offer chair…
Are you always on the hunt for new vacancies to fill? Perhaps you have enough leads but simply want to keep an eye on the market? If I gave you 10 vacancies / jobs today – how many would you be able to fill? Be honest with yourselves! The UK Recruiters I have surveyed recently…
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17 Must-Haves for Your LinkedIn Profile
So you’ve got a LinkedIn profile, and you want it to be perfect – so what do you add? This infographic by our friend Neal Schaffer at Maximize Social Business lists 17 things your profile must have. Takeaways: A serious profile picture is necessary on LinkedIn – you don’t want one that will turn people…
You’ve got your degree, and now you need to find a job – but how? This infographic (by CollegeFeed) shows you the top shortcuts to finding your first position. Takeaways: First, you need to understand yourself and your career needs. On your resume, highlight who you are, what you can do and what you want…