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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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Talent Acquisition

5 Ways to Boost Your LinkedIn Ranking

Whether you’re a job seeker, a recruiter, or just looking for new business prospects; you should never underestimate the power of your LinkedIn network. The further you expand your network, the more active you are and the quality of your profile are all factors that contribute to your ranking on the platform. The higher you rank;…

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Talent Acquisition

10 Simple Steps to Conducting an Interview

If you want to find the best person for the job, then it is essential that your interviews are as thorough and well thought out as possible. Conducting an interview isn’t as simple as you may think and there are a number of things that you must consider before meeting any candidates, as well as…

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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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Talent Acquisition

How to Create Great Content for Recruitment Marketing

Content marketing is a great method for building brand awareness, promoting your business and even building an appealing employer brand that will attract talent to your organisation. So what makes outstanding content? What is the state of content marketing in the UK? And what should we be working on in 2016 and the future? We spoke to…

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Employer Branding Talent Acquisition

Why Recruiters Need to Start Acting More Like Marketers

Winning over the top talent is becoming tougher and tougher for employers, as they face fierce competition from rivals offering fancy benefits and packages; not to mention that workers are becoming more choosey about the kind of culture they want to work in and the reputation of the company. So it’s time to think more like…

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Employer Branding

How Does the Cost of Living in the UK Compare to Wages?

It’s a depressing fact that a large portion of your salary will go towards basic living costs, predominantly the cost of your accommodation. And though there are far more glamorous things that I’m sure we would all rather spend our money on, putting a roof over our head comes in as the top priority, so it’s important…

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Workplace

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…