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Why Your First Impression is So Powerful

First impressions throughout life are crucial. Sometimes you don’t get a second chance! A first impression can be what you wear, what gesture you make to how you act. In fact, research has shown that non-verbal cues have over 4 times more impact than anything said. Find out more in the infographic below, courtesy of…

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6 Steps to Building a Solid Online Presence

Hiring professionals are turning to social networks to source and vet candidates. What’s your plan for updating your online presence and building the right online resume which compels recruiters to call you? Here are 6 steps to building an online presence: 1) Take a baseline: Go ahead and search for your name using Google, Bing,…

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How to Prepare for Your Second Interview

So, you’ve passed your screening interview with flying colors. Now you’re dreading what comes next… A second interview is usually the final step in obtaining a job offer – at this point, you might even have a 50% possibility of getting the position you aim for. Before you head off to your second interview, there…

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7 Big Lies Interviewers Tell Job Candidates

Everyone knows that it’s an extremely bad idea to lie during the job search procedure – on your CV/resume and especially in an interview. However, interviewers aren’t put in the position of having to tell the truth all the time. What are the biggest lies that interviews tell candidates? Find out below (courtesy of JobCluster)!…

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How to Breeze Through Your First Week in a New Job

The euphoria of the job offer has passed, you’ve packed up and left your old employer and now you’re staring down the barrel of the first week in your new role – where do you even start? The first week in a new job can be key for all sorts of reasons, from the impression…