Fancy yourself a bit of a coding whizz? Well you may be at an advantage when it comes to finding hidden job vacancies that aren’t being advertised widely. Traditional job hunting is all good and well, but you must face a great deal of competition if you choose to take this route. Employers also have to…
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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 could be the most qualified candidate on the market, but if you go about your job search with the wrong attitude, you could still struggle to secure a job. There’s more to hire-ability than your qualifications and skills, as people want to hire individuals who are easy to get on with and are driven to achieve…
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6 Tips for Adjusting to a New Boss
It’s often said “you don’t quit your job, you quit your manager.” Even if you’re happy with your job in every other respect, if your relationship with your boss is suffering or you have an issue with their managerial style, it could have a negative impact on your job satisfaction. Though it is possible that…
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5 Ways to Land a Hot Job in Tech
As cold as it is outside right now, tech has never been hotter. Not a day goes by without an article about some sizzling new startup or the latest sexy perk that Google’s offering. Too bad you’re stuck freezing on the outside, your breath fogging up the glass as you look in at that roaring…
It’s finally the day of the big interview you’ve been waiting for. You’ve planned all your responses thoughtfully and you’re feeling cool, calm and collected. But then they drop the big question you weren’t expecting – “what motivates you?” Before you panic and spiel off an answer that has nothing to do with the question,…
Working for a startup is typically both exciting and challenging. And for someone who’s spent their entire career climbing the corporate ladder or sitting in a cubicle from nine to five, expanding a job search to include startups can be an excellent way to reinvigorate your career. However, you must make sure that you choose…
Starting your own business is a huge gamble, though for some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs it was certainly a gamble worth making! For some of the globe’s billionaire businessmen, having their finger in just one pie just wasn’t enough apparently and have pursued multiple ideas since finding success. It doesn’t come easy however, and…
Settling into a new role at big organisation can be difficult, but you won’t be the new person for long and no doubt your team and the wider company will do what they can to make you feel welcome and a part of the team from your first day. I have previously spoken before about…
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6 Easy Steps to Making Friends at Work
Before entering the working world, sharing the same classes or living nearby to someone was a pretty sure fire way of striking up a friendship. But now that you’re older and have your own life and clique outside of the office, it’s even harder for work friendships to blossom; it’s far easier to just keep…