The infamous mid-afternoon energy lull effects even the best of us. A study has shown that the least productive time of day is 2.55pm (which ironically is when cat video views boom!) and lethargy and tiredness creeps in. This is the time you need to get up from your desk, move your feet, grab a drink,…
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3 Networking Tips for Introverts
Introverts are personalities that fall under the temperament melancholic. Naturally they are not sociable and tend to keep for themselves preferring seclusion over crowds. For a job search, networking might prove difficult for a person with this kind of a personality. We are aware networking is crucial in any setting especially when wanting to establish ones career. The traditional…
Philosophy and recruiting? Why not. One of the philosophies that our recruiters adhere to is that if, as a candidate, you’re going to attend an interview, you might as well perform at 110% during the meeting. Regardless of the individuals whom you’re interviewing with or the level of job you’re pursuing, the recruiting team at…
Interviews can be nerve-wracking and it’s important that you make a good impression to put yourself in good stead for being selected as the right person for the job. However, factors such as nerves or just a lack of organization can jeopardize this and there are certain common job interview mistakes that you want to…
You may think that uploading silly photographs of yourself to your social media accounts is just a bit of fun and games, but with 90% of employers now recruiting through social media, you may be at risk of damaging your chances of being hired. First impressions are crucial when it comes to hiring decisions and…
Can you be given a second chance if you slip up in an interview? So, imagine if you have a really important interview at a company you have had your sights on for a long time and it could be the chance of a lifetime. However, on your journey there you encounter some major road works and…
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The 10 Most Deadliest Jobs
Sitting in an office 9-5 is an average day for most of the population. You wake up and have some coffee, sit down at your desk for 8 hours and then leave. You are relatively safe sitting down all day behind a computer. However, not everyone has an office job. There are many people who are…
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10 Tips for Embracing Your Evenings
It’s so easy to get home from a long day at work, kick your shoes off and laze in front of the TV until bedtime. But why not use the evening hours for something more productive than catching up with the most recent episode of your favourite reality TV programme? It may seem like the…
Networking is important. We all know that sometimes it is not what you know but who you know, as the famous saying goes. This means you must take every opportunity you can to network. This includes attending events, catching up with people on social media and even creating events or opportunities for yourself to meet new…