This week, we asked should you stop job hunting over Christmas? The majority of your answers were ‘no, never stop looking!’ To stand out as a candidate, you must stay ahead of the game. Persistence and focus is key to landing job-hunt success. If you search in quieter seasons, it’s likely that you’ll have less competition! However, it’s…
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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.
If you have ever been in an interview, then you have undoubtedly had to answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” question. It is so common that it is often neglected during our interview preparation. However, it is arguably the most important interview question as it sets the tone for the rest of the interview. The…
This quarter, our recruiting firm received upwards of 33,000 resumes from all levels of sales and marketing job seekers from around the U.S. Nearly every income bracket, education level and age is represented. I’ve spent time wondering why is Sally making 35% more than Bob, even though Bob is just as good an employee. As…
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How NOT to Negotiate a Job Offer
CVs have been tailored and read; diaries have been coordinated and interviews aced; you’ve fallen into professional love. The hard part is over. So why, after all this, do people consistently screw up the job offer? Here are all the things that go wrong, and how to stop them: Money, money, money: It makes the…
It’s more important than ever to maintain a good LinkedIn profile. 9/10 recruitment agents or employers check an individuals LinkedIn profile before they decide to contact a potential candidate. Make sure you get recruiters to see the best possible online profile. This useful infographic, provided by Armstrong Appointments and posted by Social Media Week, details…
This week, we asked you what’s the best way to stand out as a job seeker? You got back to us with a variety of responses, but with a general theme. To stand out, you need to offer something no one else can. You need to be aware of the company you are applying to, and…
In these times, we can’t get enough of interviewing tips and guides. People are always fretting about job interviews, try to prepare as much as possible but there is no way of predicting the outcome. In this infographic, there are some cool stats from our friends at Come Recommended and Classes & Careers. Takeaways: 33% of…
The holidays are a fantastic time to revitalize your career search. As the year comes to a close, businesses are evaluating what their needs are, and with a surplus of charitable events and parties being hosted prospective applicants have new opportunities to network with their dream employers. When attending these festive functions and getting to…
Many factors influence your job satisfaction but it’s safe to say that salary is one of the key components. Your salary level has deep ramifications on your everyday life, and surely, most of you wouldn’t refuse a little raise. We all know that asking for a higher salary is something delicate to ask but you…