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Talent Acquisition Workplace

Jobseekers: What NOT to Do, According to Recruiters

It is a familiar scene – the candidate leaves the interview asking themselves a thousand and one questions. How did I do? Did I say the right thing? Have I had that bit of food in my teeth the whole time? Regardless of how well a candidate thinks they have done, especially in the early…

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Top 7 Qualities Employers are Looking for in Candidates

There are three Cs to getting the kind of job you want and earning the kind of money you want to earn. These three Cs basically remain constant throughout your working career. They are: Contacts – Do you have enough contacts? The more contacts you have in the marketplace, the more likely it is you…

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Employer Branding Timebound Workplace

What LinkedIn Skills Get You Hired?

Thanks to LinkedIn, here are the the hottest skills which got people hired in the UK this year. The data reinforces that for the majority of vacancies, an understanding of tech is essential, along with data skills! The statistics are based on recruiting and hiring activity on LinkedIn, analysing the skills and experience of its 400…

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Why You Need to Start Networking for Jobs in College

When launching a career, many students hear the phrase: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” It doesn’t mean that you will build your career through the connections only. However, a strong network is fundamental for the successful beginning of your employment journey. There are several reasons for that. Why Students Should Network?…

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Workplace

Does Coffee Really Make You More Productive?

Coffee, anyone? Loads of people consider coffee make them more productive, but it’s safe to say this isn’t always true. Coffee is making us more effective when it comes to repetitive job, but if your main task is to be creative, you better drink something else. Taking a coffee break is a good idea but…