Social media is a huge aspect of our lives. Particularly in recruitment and job hunting. Social media is on the rise and is now being used as a new way of hunting for future employees and tracking employee activity. LinkedIn is especially important for job seekers, recruiters and business owners as you can connect to people…
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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.
There is nothing wrong about having multiple positions in one company but the question arises when you have to list them on your resume. How can you list them on your resume without wasting valuable space or worse, confuse your prospective employers? Here are two ways you can handle this to stay calm and keep your resume impressive:…
The job market is incredibly competitive and making your CV stand out from other applicants’ isn’t an easy task. Although it is unlikely that video CVs are going to replace the traditional written CV any time soon, they might just be what it takes to catch an employers eye. A video CV gives you the opportunity…
Graduation is upon many, as this years final year students sit their final exams and prepare to enter the real world. So, where will this years’ graduates work and what kind of areas of study are in demand from big companies? When will they start their new jobs and how are companies finding fresh talent…
Many recruiters find LinkedIn invaluable. According to data collected in 2013, 89% of recruiters have used the professional network to fill a position. One of the things that recruiters look at on LinkedIn is the recommendations section of a prospective job candidate. Unlike the one-click skills endorsements on LinkedIn, a recommendation is a written statement…
“If you were a candy bar, what kind would you be?” As useless as this question sounds, don’t be surprised if you get asked something like this during a job interview. Though you have no control over the questions you’ll be asked during the interview, you have complete control over how you answer them. Some interview questions will…
When was the last time you were contacted by a recruiter because they found you on LinkedIn? If your answer is “never”, or “more than 6 months ago”, it’s likely your LinkedIn strategy (or lack thereof) is hurting your job search. At the senior manager and executive level, recruiters and headhunters actively search for top talent, relying less on…
As a new college graduate, you may find writing the cover letter for your first job very difficult. However, a well-written cover letter can very well be the key factor that distinguishes you from other entry-level job seekers. Despite not having much work experience, it is still possible for you to impress your potential employers.…
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How Your Career is Like a Startup
There’s a lot you can learn about your own career by comparing the journey to that of a technology startup. Most of the principles and practices associated with startup success can be applied directly to your own work and pattern at your job. Consider that a startup, much like you, is attempting to prove a level of…