Though crafting the perfect CV and resume is an important component when landing job interviews, an online portfolio is an excellent way to enhance your skill-set. A resume tells a potential employer about what you’ve done, but a portfolio website shows a potential employer what you can do, which is an enticing element to bring…
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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 soon-to-be graduate, it is an exciting time for you, as you’re about to begin a new phase of your life. However, you may also begin to feel the pressure of finding a job and setting the ball rolling for your career. Don’t stress yourself out! Each year, there are tons of new grads…
There’s nothing like reading a motivational quote to get you inspired and ready for a new week. No matter who you are or what you do, to truly succeed you have to think positive and motivational thoughts. I’ve put together my list of favorite motivational quotes (some may be a little unconventional) that I always go…
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What is the Purpose of a Resume?
Many people think that the purpose of a resume is to get them a job. This is not entirely correct. Your resume provides a summary of your experiences, abilities, skills, as well as accomplishments. Whether you have a paper version or an electronic version, your resume is a tool for you to sell yourself to…
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10 Ways to Have a Healthy Commute
Happy Bike to Work Day to all the cyclists among us! Riding your bike to work is something that is always encouraged when possible. Not only does it help to reduce your carbon footprint and save yourself hefty public transport/fuel costs; the health benefits are endless. Regular cycling is a great way of getting fit…
Today is National Receptionists’ Day, a day to celebrate the role of professional receptionists and appreciate all the things that they do for an organization. To mark the occasion we have put together a list of reasons why the receptionist’s role, is crucial to the success of your business. Your receptionist is quite often the…
A career fair is an event for employers and recruiters to meet with prospective job seekers, many of whom are students or new college/university graduates. At a career fair, you get to meet with employers and recruiters in an informal setting, and learn more about internship and job opportunities offered by their companies. It is…
Bending the truth in your resume can be a double-edged sword. It may help you get the job you apply for, while getting caught bending the truth can come back to bite you years later. Depending on the truth you bend, you might cause legal issues for yourself, especially if you are bidding for a project as a…
Twitter serves myriad purposes for millions of people. It’s provided space for brand campaigns, event organizations, personal rants, and every other attention-seeking tactic imaginable since 2006. Though many people use it for professional connections, some view it unprofessional at times — certainly not as “respectable” as LinkedIn for branding. So what makes Twitter such a uniquely useful resource…