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5 Steps to Getting a Job Abroad

Considering the current economic climate and expanding globalization, working abroad can be a great opportunity to spice up your resume, gain new valuable experiences and explore your target country. Never assume that local market lacks talent – finding a job abroad is often more difficult than at home. Still, the experience is rewarding and definitely…

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Timebound Workplace

How Job Seekers Use Social Media and Mobile in 2015 [STUDY]

It’s been a long road to recovery, but the economy is finally bouncing back after the Great Recession. Businesses are growing, companies are hiring and quality talent is in high demand. For the skilled worker, the job market has shifted in their favour, and professionals everywhere are taking advantage. The findings of the sixth annual…

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The 10 Weirdest Jobs in the World

Feeling a bit bored with your job and fancy a change? Why not try one of these jobs out? They’re probably not to everyone’s taste, but believe it or not, these are actually real jobs done by real people. Here are the top 10 weirdest jobs in the world: 10) Professional sleeper: A hotel in…

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Not Sure What to Do? 10 Ways to Start a Conversation!

I spend a good bit of time in airports and on planes. I’m a cocoon traveler. I bury in a good read or put headphones on signaling I’m not interested in striking up a conversation. However, there’s always a person who breaks through the barrier and we generally have an interesting conversation. Recently it was…

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10 Mistakes Keeping You Away from Your Dream Job

Being in the “unemployed” department for long can make one anxious and insecure. As more and more days go by with you out of the workforce while people keep probing you about your job search, you tend to become desperate for a good employment. However, “just another job” may not be the best choice! People make countless mistakes…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

How to Be the Square Peg In Your Interview [Top Jobseeker Tips]

So…you’ve managed to get a job interview? Great! You’re nervous and you can’t sleep but you want to impress and get the job. You know yourself better than anyone else and you have decided that this role is a good fit for your skills, experience and personality. Do you want to know a secret? The interview panel…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

How to Find Volunteers on LinkedIn

What do 140,000 marketers, 4,000 Googlers, and 170,000 C-level executives have in common? Answer: They’re all up for some volunteering according to their LinkedIn profiles. In fact, no less than 4+ million professionals like them have expressed interest in joining a nonprofit board or doing skills-based volunteering – or both. LinkedIn members who want to user…

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How to Answer “Are You Willing to Relocate?” in an Interview

Preparing for an interview is an arduous process. You can only prepare so much for what you think they will ask. The interview begins before the questions even begin. From the time you enter the building to when you exit, the interview is happening. They are observing your body language and much more to determine…

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Workplace

5 Tips to Renegotiate Your Salary

Successful salary renegotiation is a complex, multistep process that takes some time. Employees who walk into their boss’ office and baldly ask for more money leave the meeting empty-handed and afraid of losing their job. In reality, roughly 70% of the job seekers whom we encounter are currently being paid less than they are worth…