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The Job Search Maze: Approaching the Centre

In this second part of the hiring process through the eyes of a corporate recruitment leader, you’ll be taken through the more intricate part of the maze; towards the centre. You’ve made the long-list. Congratulations. Based on the phone screen (which you’ve nailed by being assertive with your time and preparation), you’ve made it through…

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“Sorry, You’re Overqualified!”

Did you catch “The Intern” with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway? Without giving away too much, it’s about a retired guy named Ben (De Niro) who, bored of being bored, is hired as an intern by a fast-growing Internet-based fashion sensation run by Gen-Xer Jules (Hathaway) and almost exclusively staffed by millennials. Seems they…

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5 Alternative Ways to Motivate Yourself

Feeling unmotivated is something that everyone experiences at some time in their life. But if you’re beginning to feel it more and more, then it may be time to make a change, that will boost your productivity, your motivation, and ultimately, your happiness. We’ve all heard the typical motivating quotes or tips, but what are…

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The 10 Greatest Working-Life Anthems

Over the years, working life has provided much inspiration to song writers and musicians through the eras, with a few of the records even going on to become some of the best loved anthems of all time! Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration at work, or a relatable account of the daily grind, there’s probably a…

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The 6 Skills Graduates Really Need to Get Employed

With the estimated number of job seeking graduates increasing, it’s important that graduates show off the skills that employers really want to see. It’s not just about the skills you were taught at university – it’s the knowledge you’ve built up along the way, and the type of person that this experience has moulded you into. So…