In today’s workplace, employee tenure is shorter than ever before. While the goals of past generations were to gain stability with an established company in order to support a family and begin saving for retirement, the goals of today’s workers are somewhat different. So why the change? What has caused present-day employees to forego employer…
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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.
In this week’s #UROpinion, we asked you: What social network do you use for your job search? Most of the comments all focused on LinkedIn! People generally use Linkedin as a hub for connecting with relevant industry contacts and viewing vacancies posted to the network. However, alternative platforms, such as job boards and other popular social networks may also possess great ways of…
How many times have you struggled to fit your entire career onto a piece of paper? Resumé writing should be easy, seems easy, but isn’t. People still make terrible and sometimes even hilarious mistakes that will have recruiters either laughing or shaking their heads as they toss your precious papers into the trash can. Take a look at…
You are one of those individuals who looks so good on paper that you almost always get that call for an interview. You are excited; you get your hair cut; you buy a new tie, shoes, or a new blouse and jacket. On the day of the interview, you begin to prep in plenty of…
Ever heard of a quarter-life crisis? This might be a newer term compared to the notorious mid-life crisis, but for many people, questioning their career path is a continual, internal dispute throughout adult life. Fear not, my indecisive friends! Thanks to our friends at Funders and Founders, this reassuring infographic displays that however late you start, it’s never…
Ever considered making a career portfolio to impress recruiters? To truly stand out in an interview against other candidates, it’s not enough to just wear your impressive, flash suit. You need your application to stand out from the crowd, so how about with visual examples of your previous work? Although portfolios are generally visual-focused with various examples, it should be strong…
Negotiation needs to be approached tactfully and with a clear aim in mind for optimum success. Setting a clear objective and having the confidence to ask for what you want are key to negotiating effectively, so keep these tips in mind and prepare thoroughly before entering a conversation. Molly Fletcher, a former author and sports agent…
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30 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand
Sculpting your own personal brand online can sometimes seem like a hefty task. But creating a brand for yourself is easier than you think! In the infographic below, created by Referral Candy, 37 experts have shared with us their top tips for a well crafted personal brand – and it’s not as complicated as you think!…
Have you ever wondered why you didn’t get a call back after submitting your resume for your perfect job? Sending out more job applications to more companies doesn’t always equate to more call backs and interviews. The chances are your resume was a fast track into the trashcan because you weren’t following these simple rules…