We all regularly check the magazines and newspapers for our horoscopes, what will the next week or month bring? Horoscopes usually depict common personality traits and how we use this in life to get by in relationships, education and work life. So what career should you be in based on your horoscope? This infographic by…
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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.
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The Graduate’s Guide to Job Hunting
If you’ve recently graduated or are just about to, chances are that the next step for you is to bag yourself a job. Easier said that done, right? I’m not going to lie, landing yourself your dream graduate job after University is never going to be a breeze, but that doesn’t mean that the right…
This article is sponsored by Nate Sterling. Have you ever left the interview room with that upbeat feeling of euphoria, the one where you think, “Wow, I think I just might have the job, I nailed all the questions about the work activities”? But then you wait for a month, then two, and sadly, never get a call back? Answering…
With the advancement of technology, many job seekers choose to submit their resumes to their prospective employers by email. In fact, many companies request job candidates to email their resumes rather than mailing the paper version. This not only saves trees, but also makes things easier for the Human Resource department as most companies store their records electronically. Some…
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10 Worst Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
The job hunt can be stressful, particularly if you have been persisting for some time without any success. But try not to become disheartened by rejections or allow yourself to become too stressed. By allowing yourself a bit of down time in between your job search efforts and maintaining a positive outlook, your job hunt…
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Is It Time to Change Careers?
This article is sponsored by Evocca. As the hours of the working day slowly drag by, do you ever find yourself craving a change of scenery? If you’ve caught yourself thinking there’s got to be more to life, it might be time for a career change. Embarking on a new professional journey can be daunting but it presents…
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How to Dress for Your Job Interview
Knowing what to wear for a job interview is half the battle of the interview itself. The old adage could never be so true, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When you’re going to a job interview, your appearance is extremely important. Whether or not you look professional or sloppy could play…
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How to Master the Perfect Modern Resume
Over time, the way people create, produce and present their resumes have changed. You need to do your best to impress hiring managers as it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, especially when so many other people have applied for the exact same dream job that you wanted. There is competition and…
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How ‘the CV Man’ Landed his Dream Job
You may recognise Alfred Ajani, AKA ‘The CV Man’, as the guy who landed himself his dream marketing job, by handing out his CV in Waterloo Station. After having a tough time finding a job after graduating last Summer, Alfred did not become disheartened by job rejections and rather took his job search into his own…