Resumes are tough to perfect and unfortunately job seekers continue to make the same errors time after time, which can let them down on their hunt for a new job. This week we asked the Undercover Recruiter community to let us know what the most common and critical resume/CV mistakes that candidates make are and in turn,…
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CEOs – most of them are the faces of their respective companies – so they have an image to upkeep. However, there are seven CEOs from large companies who are creating green projects not to just look good but to save the world too. This study (by Buddy Loans) has a rundown of them all. 1)…
Our friends at INSEAD have released the 2015-2016 edition of its annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The study was produced in collaboration with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI) and Adecco Group. Movement of talent and economic prosperity This year’s theme of ‘Talent Attraction and International Mobility’ focuses on findings linked to the significant…
Even if you’re the most qualified candidate in the running, if you slip up or behave in an inappropriate manner during your job interview, it could cost you the job. From turning up late, to not dressing the part, there are a number of common job interview blunders that candidates make time after time; but what’s the…
This week we asked the Undercover Recruiter community what recruiters need to stop doing, in order to find success in the year ahead. The question attracted a variety of responses, relating to building a better and more collaborative relationship with clients, being proactive in seeking talent and making effective use of data and social media tools…
New year, new start and all that. For a lot of us, the beginning of a new year is the force we need to kick us into action and to encourage us to adopt a proactive attitude towards achieving our goals. Though new years resolutions are commonly focused on getting fit or picking up a new hobby; a large number…
This article is sponsored by AXA, a multinational insurance firm. Will Moore is the first winner of the Great Global Adventure by AXA, a competition that offers a world-first prize – an all-expenses paid travelling experience, that includes two top internships with international AXA teams, a volunteering opportunity, and the chance to tick off his bucket list.…
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What Does Santa’s Resume Look Like?
Ever wondered what Santa’s resume would look like? Check out the infographic below by Kick Resume to find out about some of Santa’s impressive skills! Experience: Chief Happiness Officer – North Pole Toys Inc. (April 288 – present) Junior Happiness Officer -North Pole Toys Inc. (May 285 – April 288) Toy Executive Officer – North Pole…
Christmas is upon us and many workplaces are embracing the festive spirit with holiday celebrations and parties! One of the many Christmas traditions that a lot of companies have adopted to bring the team together, is “Secret Santa.” The idea is that each member of the team’s name is put in a hat and then everyone…