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What Do Candidates Expect in the Recruiting Process?

A lot of focus is placed on the performance of the candidate in the job search process, but what about that of the hiring companies? In order to attract the top talent, businesses need to create a good experience for the applicants, but what exactly do talent want from their job hunt? LinkedIn conducted a…

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6 Tips for Career Change Success

There are many reasons why people change career. It may be because they have lost interest in their current field of work, or maybe they are being let go by their company due to downsizing. Whatever the reasons are, it’s not uncommon for people to work in more than one field or industry in their working…

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The 3 Basics of Building a Productive Workforce

What can you do to improve the motivation of your employees? It’s time to take it back to basics, as I list my top three fundamental factors affecting workplace employees. It can be as simple as giving your office a new lick of paint or increasing collaboration, but these things all increase productivity and boost…

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How to Cope with Rejection While Job Hunting

It’s disheartening to receive rejection letters after sending out resume after resume. However, dealing with rejection is an inevitable part of job hunting. Don’t lose hope and treat each rejection as a learning opportunity. Here are some strategies and tips to help you cope with rejection. 1) Don’t take things personally Don’t take the rejections…

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Who to Use as a Reference & How to Go About it

Many job seekers spend a great deal of time researching prospective employers, polishing their cover letters & resumes, and preparing for job interviews; however, they often neglect one important aspect of the job search process, and that is to ask people to be their references. Sometimes your references can make or break a job opportunity for you;…