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8 Basic Tech Skills Every Employee Should Have

Being tech-savvy is no longer unique, it’s universal. Some people may be more comfortable around technology than others, and that might depend on your profession. We get that, but every professional nowadays must have a degree of technological sophistication to them. To some of you reading this, the basic skills I’m about to list might…

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Does Certification Help You Get a Better Job?

As a new professional looking for your first job experience straight after graduation, you’ve probably heard that earning certain certifications can help you get a job. However, these tests are costly and time-consuming, and some people report that the certification did nothing to help them land the job of their dreams. Is it worth it…

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What Mistakes Do Companies Make with Diversity and Inclusion?

Having a robust diversity and inclusion policy in place might seem like the obvious way to ensure you have a diverse workplace. Believe it or not, there are right ways of doing it, as well as lots of wrong ways. We’ve sought advice from our panel of diversity and inclusion experts who share their thoughts…

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5 Ways to Land Your Dream Job with These Top Interview Tips

Hands up! Who loves the sweaty palm inducing process that is the ‘dream job interview’? So far, you have impressed them with your CV and completed a great application form. You may have aced tests and now comes the face-to-face meeting. Now is your chance to shine and show the interview panel that you have…

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OMG! Did You Really Use That as Your Profile Pic?

We all know that first impressions count. In business it is so important and in the world of social media platforms that first impression can cost you dearly if you get it wrong. There are many horror stories of people posting mad things to Facebook etc, but historically most have been more conservative with LinkedIn.…

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3 Factors Employers Actually Review About Recent Graduates

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the hiring process straight out of college. Much of the misinformation is rooted in the fact that every employer and recruiting firm operates differently. But with that being said, there are some common threads when it comes to an attractive resume. For employers, hiring is big business. It…

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5 Ways to Ace an Interview with a Bare-Bones Resume

Sponsored article by Criteria Corp. & JobFlare. Not everyone has the luxury of a long resume to power them through the interview process. New college graduates or people switching fields may find themselves at a loss when they think about just how they’ll compete against industry veterans. The good news is that many industries, particularly the fast-moving tech…

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How to Obtain Decent Work

I recently attended a conference that focused on career development and various current research trends in this area. One thing that surprised many individuals at the conference is the desire to seek decent work, and the concept of decent work for all individuals. Taken from definition of decent work as identified by the International Labour…

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12 Rules to Giving Negative Feedback

Sadly, looking after your team of employees does not just mean offering encouragement and turning out a regular paycheck. It also means you need to give some negative feedback from time to time if you want to keep them on track and help them reach their full potential. It’s never easy to negatively criticize another…