The World Cup is upon us and I have a confession to make: I probably won’t be watching or tweeting much about it, apart from when England are playing. I am commonly known as a fair weather fan. So if the badge fits….. Roy Hodgson has spent weeks and months putting his dream squad together.…
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What does the internship economy really look like? How many internship programs are paying, how much, and do internships actually improve a student’s chances at landing a post-grad job? These are all big questions, especially for college students weighing internship options. InternMatch conducted one of the largest internship surveys of all time in order to discover…
The squads for the World Cup have now been picked, with almost every manager trying to find the right balance between skill and experience. It’s the time that every international manager dreads as for every smiling face, an equally unhappy player will be forced to respect the decision that they won’t be a part of…
Which college student has not heard that an internship or cooperative education opportunity is essential to a full-time offer after college? For the most part, summer hiring for internships is slowing down and I am listening to stories from young folks who are starting their internships. Stories about the relief of getting something for summer,…
With LinkedIn being one of the most powerful business tools in the world, it’s important to understand fully how to get it to work for you. Power Formula show in their infographic below how the average LinkedIn member uses the site. Make sure you join us there too! Takeaways: Who’s Viewed Your Profile is the…
Happy birthday LinkedIn! Today, the social juggernaut turns 11, but how has the road to their 300 million members been? This infographic, by dpfoc, outlines the last 11 years. Takeaways: 93 of the 300 million LinkedIn members are based in the US. 2.8 million businesses have a LinkedIn Company Page. LinkedIn was formed in 2002…
It’s non-stop news from our friends down at the big L, the other week we reported that LinkedIn now has 15 million users in Britain and now they’ve hit the milestone of 300 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. The company has added more than 23 million members since the beginning of the year. More…
We’ve collated a selection of take-away tips offered by some of the biggest recruiters including Google and Glassdoor. What will these top-tier recruiters be emphasizing on next year? What will you be doing differently this year? 1) Warm one-2-one relationships with candidates are critical: Establish a real connection with your candidates as soon as you…
Are you ready for the future of mobile? This infographic by Staff.com gives a rundown of the crucial numbers. Takeaways: 1 billion job searches per month are done on a mobile device. 86% of job seekers would use a smart phone to look for a job. By 2016, the number of mobile phones will surpass…