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3 Tips to Network Your Way to a New Job

Did you know? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of all jobs are found through networking. That’s great to know but how exactly does one go about finding a job via networking? Our friends at Oppin have a simple 3-step networking strategy: 1. Connect with leaders on LinkedIn Out of over 500…

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How to Impress Your Interviewer

In the run up to an interview, it is easy to become nervous as to how you are going to be perceived by your interviewer. You want to create a good impression and for your interviewer to want to hire you based on a positive first meeting. These slides by CPA Australia provides us with some tips in…

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What is the Most Overlooked Aspect of the Job Hunt?

Take a moment to think about how your job search has been going. Do you have difficulty finding the right copy of your resume to attach to an application? Are you forgetting to follow up on an application? Did you send your thank you letter three days late? Or do you simply feel like you…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

4 Tips for Communicating with Recruiters

You finally found it—your dream job. And after some detective work on Google, the company website, and social media, you’ve tracked down the HR manager or recruiter responsible for filling the position. How do you proceed? This is your first impression, and you want to make a good one. Before you contact the recruiter, take…

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The Daily Routines of Highly Successful People

‘Routine’ – The word can bring to mind negative connotations of a forced environment or ‘stuck in a rut’ behaviour. However that doesn’t have to be the case… Having a set routine can be highly beneficial to you and your career, allowing you a regular schedule which keeps you happy, healthy and focused on the…