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Why Switching Off Will Make You Smarter and Healthier

3 out of 5 people spend more spare time on technology than they do with their spouses. Here’s why going offline could make you smarter, healthier and more attractive! Takeaways: Using a tablet in bed, can make it extremely hard to get to sleep afterwards. 46% of people spend their time under the covers online.…

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Workplace

How a Blog Can Really Help You In the Tight Job Market

Employers who cut their teeth doing quick internet searches on old high school boyfriends and girlfriends in years past now turn their attentions to you, their potential employee. A Microsoft study shows that a full 80% of employers regularly check job applicants out online before deciding to move forward with the time-consuming process of bringing…

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12 College Experiences Every Resume Needs

Once you leave college, you’ll be looking for a job. You need to prepare for working life whilst at college. 66% of hiring managers believe college graduates are not prepared for the workplace after leaving college, so how can you change that? Which experience should you carry out to make sure you can add them…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

How a Recruitment Agency Can Help You Land Your Dream Job

You have done all the hard work and have a degree to prove it, but taking those first steps on your career ladder can be daunting! Even if you have prepared yourself fully you are likely to face some rejection whilst finding your first career related job. One of the best ways of landing your…

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Employer Branding Workplace

Why Can’t Gen Y Get a Job?

Gen Y are finding it harder and harder to get a job, but why? Adecco‘s infographic below explains. Takeaways: The average college grad is $25,000 in debt. To stand out when applying for a job, focus on what interests the interviewer. 53% of recent grads are unemployed. RELATED: 11 Reasons Graduates Lose Out on Jobs…