Ah, good old university days. When life was easy, rent was cheap and responsibilities were no where to be seen. But what would you tell yourself if you could go back now? 1. Every day is an interview: University can bring way more opportunities than you may realise. Everyday there are chances to meet and impress those…
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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.
The workplace is a very different place to what it used to be 30 years ago or more. From the introduction of new technology and tools to the rising trend of remote working, the modern office has adapted in several ways to cater to changes in employees’ needs and working styles. So, just how much…
If you’ve ever conducted an online job search, you know how the process goes. You find a great job opening and create an account to start an application. Then you submit your resume, cover letter and manually fill in a dozen answer forms. An hour later, you hit send, only to never hear from the…
When was the last time you finished a big project, aced an important presentation or did something that you were really proud of? Can you remember the intense happiness, focus and drive that you felt afterward? This is the passion that you should embrace every day at work -let the seemingly unimportant daily victories fill you…
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The 4 Myths About Job Hunting
Hot out of the recording studio, the Give A Grad A Go podcasts are aimed at helping you land the graduate job you really want. Over the coming weeks we’ll reveal tips on everything from CV writing and interview tips, to making the most of Facebook and LinkedIn. In this first episode we bust ‘4…
When you’re aggressively searching for a job, don’t you wish you had some insight into what the interviewer really wants from you – and doesn’t want? We’ve found pure, unadulterated comments, complaints, and advice from actual recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals that they wish job seekers knew. Take a look at what they had…
With millions of other members creating noise on LinkedIn, it can be tough to get your profile to stand out from the crowd. So if you want to get noticed, it’s important that you put your best face forward and put the time and effort into filling out each section in detail. Techniques such as adding keywords to your…
Now I’m not suggesting you lure your enemies into a swarm of zombies if you have a disagreement…but there are a few lessons that you can learn about dealing with conflict, building relationships and working in a team from the Walking Dead (if you look very closely.) Here are some of the top career lessons that…
Had a stressful day? Co-worker winding you up? Super excited about a promotion? Whether you love your job, or your patience is running a bit thin, lots of people turn to social media to off load their current thoughts and share their day to day experiences on the job. Though having a heated rant about…