Most marketing professionals have a degree. Generally, the recruiter wouldn’t bat an eyelid as long as the education section in your LinkedIn doesn’t make claim to a PhD from the University of Life. At executive-level hires, HR probably won’t check your employment history either, and so a little hike in degree grade or institution isn’t…
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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.
Once you graduate from college, you get into a job market that’s more confusing than you ever thought possible. First of all, you have to create perfect resumes and cover letters, hunt for suitable job positions, and wait patiently for the call that will determine your career path. Here is the most confusing thing: every…
At the end of most job interviews, the interviewer will give the candidate a chance to ask questions of their own and in order to give the them the impression that you really are interested in the company, it’s important that you grasp the opportunity and ask at least one question. If you’re unsure of what…
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3 Ways to Manage Your Personal Brand
Have you taken the time to craft a personal brand that accurately represents you, your goals, and your accomplishments, or are you letting Google create one for you? Yes, you have a personal brand, even if you have never put time into crafting it. It is what people think of you and the work you do, regardless…
First of all…congratulations on graduating! You’ve worked hard and you’ve earned your degree…what an achievement. Now begins a whole new chapter of your life, and first thing on the list is: Get a job. It can be a daunting and scary time, and for most people it doesn’t come easy. Getting your first job can…
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Are We the Job Hopping Generation?
Job hopping was not so popular back in the day, with multiple jobs in a short amount of time seen as a negative thing from a hiring managers perspective. If you are going to leave the job you had, won’t you just end up leaving the new job you secure? Now, it seems that job hopping…
A gap in employment is one of the things that many job seekers stress about and fear. When an employer sees an unexplained gap on your resume, he or she may think that you have something to hide or struggle to hold down a job. Therefore, in order to gain the trust of an employer, it is…
In the past, it wasn’t quite as common for someone to have a degree as it is today and therefore you were almost guaranteed a job as a college grad. However, the number of people who go on to study at University has risen a lot over the years and studies have shown that starting in…
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A Checklist for the Perfect Resume
Your resume can make or break your job search, so it’s essential that you put the time into perfecting it and making sure it represents you and your professional abilities in the best light. Although format and design may vary between industries and personal preference, there are a few standard requirements for your resume which shouldn’t…