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Job Success Fallacies: Don’t Believe the Hype

In the course of one’s career, there are a number of generic sayings and advice tidbits that are heard regularly. In addition to being widely applicable to anyone who has achieved success, they also serve as optimistic motivators for aspiring up-and-comers looking to do so. Unfortunately, not only do they not guarantee success but more…

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How to Help Your Employees Report Harassment

Despite a newfound openness to speaking out in the media, women in the workplace continue to keep quiet about the sexual harassment they experience or witness. The below infographic from talent management platform HiBob, based on a widespread 2016 survey, shows that 79% of UK women who experienced unwanted sexual advances did not report it to their employers.…

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What Skills Should Candidates Include in Their Resumes?

The shape of the job market is changing rapidly. This is mainly because of the advancement of technology and the high pace of innovations. People looking for jobs nowadays should be up to speed with the latest trends especially when it comes to job skills. In 2018, having a college degree might not be as…

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Why Now is the Time to Innovate Your Career

We read a lot about innovation in the current workplace. From AI to machine learning to aging workforces; right through to the disruption caused by having up to 5 generations in the current work environment. So disruption is rife, it is all around us, it isn’t going anywhere. For this reason, it is now time…

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6 Ways to Impress Employers with an Online Portfolio

With the average employer conducting 14 interviews for every job, the need for candidates to stand out from the crowd is clear. The word from the recruiters isn’t that unsuccessful candidates lack talent, they just don’t clearly demonstrate their skills and experiences when applying for positions.  Our research shows the majority (88%) of HR professionals…