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Does Size of Company Matter to Grads?

Does size really matter? That infamous question. But does size of business matter to graduates? This infographic by Milkround tries to answer that question. Takeaways: 53% of grads think working for a bigger company will look better on their CV. 41% of grads feel smaller companies can offer the chance to develop a better set…

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10 Tips to Get More Engaged Employees

Only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged. This infographic by Fuzebox goes some way to help bring that engagement rate up. Takeaways: More than half of workers attend one to three meetings per week. In meetings, 49% of workers do other work. Video conferencing can help improve productivity. Ten tips to get more engaged employees:…

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Should You Ever Dress Down for an Interview?

Job interviews can be stressful, since you always want to make a great impression. You know that your interviewer’s first impression of you is important so you want to make sure that you look great and appropriate for the interview. Naturally, because of this need to impress, it is instinctive for everyone to dress up.…

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Formulating a More Effective Job Search

For most of the world’s professionals, success hinges greatly on the companies you work for. Regardless of natural talent, if you land successive jobs at average companies, eventually you will fall victim to your environment. If you are like many people, winning positions with successful companies rather than average ones means reimagining your view of…

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Why Social Media is Important in Screening Candidates

We know that candidate screening is important — but what role does social media play in pre-employment checks? This infographic by Go-Gulf.com shows why it’s important. Takeaways: Two in five employers use social media to screen candidates. 19% of hiring managers say they found a reason to hire a candidate on their social media. 76%…