There’s no denying searching for a job these days is trickier than it used to be. A decade ago if you wanted a job you’d go into your local job centre, have a look in the local newspaper or ask around your network of friends and family – these days the picture is very different.…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
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The History of the CV [INFOGRAPHIC]
The faithful curriculum vitae – also known as the CV. This infographic (from the National Careers Service) shows the history of the CV. Takeaways: 1482 – Leonardo de Vinci creates the first professional CV. 1950s – CVs become formalised and start to be expected during job interviews. 1984 – The first guide to writing CVs…
Acing an interview is not an easy task. You’re trying to present yourself as the most desirable candidate and beat out all the rest. In addition to competing against a group of strangers, you also have to plead your case to a stranger. It seems the only known reliable factor of success is YOU. Luckily…
With the first ever CandEs UK Awards Ceremony having just been celebrated recently in February, the issue of candidate experience continues to be a hot topic of discussion across the industry. The awards recognise companies that set high standards for how they treat candidates and is open to organisations that recruit in the British employment…
Our friends down at Ogilvy Social have taken a look at what makes your LinkedIn profile irresistible to visitors. They came up with 5 key points: Keywords in your profile – if recruiters can’t find you, they won’t hire you! Who do you want to be seen as? People will sum up your personal brand in…