I think everyone can agree there is something overwhelming about using job board sites to search for a new job. You go on the site, scroll for what seems like an eternity and find maybe 3 positions that seem both appealing and suited for your experience level. Go on three days later, and your recommended…
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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.
You’ve heard it many-a-time before. Breakfast is a seriously important meal that can help you get your day off to a good start. Eating a healthy breakfast can provide you with the energy you need in order to maximise your concentration and productivity at work. We’ve previously written about what the top business leaders eat for…
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How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter
Your cover letter is often the very first contact you will have with a recruiter or employer, so it needs to make a great impression. A poorly-worded and sloppy introduction will make you look unprofessional, and could even mean that your CV doesn’t actually get opened. However, a professional and persuasive cover letter will greatly increase your chances of…
“Don’t leave it to the last minute”. I appreciate this is one of those easier-said-than-done things, but nothing rewarding or precious is ever really easy to attain, so moot point. Everyone studying or in the workforce has some kind of ‘to do’ list each day. Some people won’t look to theirs as a burden; others will despise…
Picture this scene. You’ve just been invited for an interview with a super hot startup. Eager for the chance to latch onto the next Google or Facebook, you spend the next two weeks gearing up for the interview of your life. You rehearse your life story until it comes off like a TED Talk. You practice behavioral questions so…
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9 Killer Tips for Video Interviews
Looking for a job? It’s high time to confess that the hiring process is far from what it looked like ten or even five years ago. To keep your eye on the ball and get that dream job, you should be ready for a video interview. Six out of ten hiring managers used video technologies…
It pains me to say it, but group interviews make sense. When HR resources are tight, businesses can swap the good old one-to-one method for an all-in-one approach instead. By getting all potential candidates together in one room, employers save time and manpower money. Watching applicants operate in a group setting also offers them a great insight…
Business moves at supersonic speed. While technology has facilitated easier communication and information gathering, it has also ushered in a new economy in which the common worker can be more readily replaced by technological advancements than ever before. The option to utilize advanced algorithms, data visualization and robotics as opposed to human assistance has become increasingly…
Regardless of how hard we try, the reality is that the world of work is changing on a global scale. Existing job roles will shift to meet the demands of a new work environment, and these shifts will vary across industries, businesses, and employees. What we don’t know now, we need to know tomorrow, and…