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…
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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.
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…
Nerves—they affect the best of us. Even politicians, big-shot business professionals, and other world leaders have experienced some form of anxiety and stress in their lifetime; so don’t beat yourself up too much if you feel extremely nervous before or during a job interview. It’s completely normal. But that doesn’t mean that you have to…
Viral comedy. Did any of you see the job advert written by American business owner, Justin, advertising for a chef for his eaterie in Clarkston? If you haven’t read it yet, it has gone viral across the globe. Truth hurts. And the reason for this global interest, aside from his target audience within the catering…
The future is unknown. At least, that’s what we think. The future is also unpredictable and you never know what is going to happen, but wouldn’t it be great to have a direction and be able to physically see what you want to make from your life? Planning your future and your career can be…
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The Evolution of the Job Interview
Job interviews never stay the same. You may think you are going to be asked the same set of questions and sit in the same kind of room, but you would be surprised at how wrong you are. You are more likely to find yourself having a different experience each time you go for an…
You’ve got your degree and landed a job in your dream industry. You’ve worked hard for a few years and then the travel bug bites. You’ve heard about the beautiful beaches in Thailand and the romantic atmosphere in Paris. You’ve seen pictures of them on the Internet and you want to experience some of these…
Finding a job can be a difficult and time consuming process. First you need to know what sector of work you want to get into, establish your career goals and know what you want from the company that will be employing you. Job opportunities have changed over the years as there are now new ways to interact.…