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Talent Acquisition

Candidate, May the Feedback Be With You

Interviewing for a new job is a stressful process; one that requires multitasking, concentration and commitment. It is also like a long and drawn-out battle; competitive and full of causalities. Candidates have to storm past other troopers and directly face off to hiring managers who put them through their paces, testing their suitability and stamina over a number of battle rounds.…

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How LinkedIn Recruiter Speeds up Searches

This post is sponsored by LinkedIn. The new LinkedIn Recruiter is helping talent acquisition professionals take a central role in business strategy. In recruitment, as in all areas of business, time is of the essence. Between meetings with hiring managers or clients, candidate interviews and conference calls, recruiters – both agency and in-house – often find themselves lacking…

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Six Songs to Beat the Staffing Blues

Music is a universal language with the ability to alter moods, evoke emotions, and bring people together. The right song can also help us through the toughest of times. Yes, I am talking about the trials and tribulations that come with hiring, firing, and retaining talent! Have you ever had your best employee resign, completely…

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How to Use LinkedIn for Social Selling

Social media is a marketplace of potential buyers, so how are you selling to them? Recruiters sell socially every day, proactively headhunting their next superstar candidate from LinkedIn and marketing roles to them. This strategy is the same whether you’re selling a role, product or service, so how do you implement social selling in a B2B organisation? What social networks should you use? How…

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44 Practical Ways to Improve Productivity

I’ve got 44 problems but productivity isn’t one. If you want the most out of your day, you need to be prepared to push through several barriers. Now, we’re all guilty of wasting time.  It’s pretty easy to become distracted from your work and subconsciously (or consciously) find ways to avoid putting in the hard yards. Whether it’s scrolling aimlessly through social media, chatting…