Undercover RecruiterThe job market is tough as a job-seeker, so how do you get an edge? Having a great resume or CV is one of the most effective ways to stand out in the crowd and get noticed by potential employers. So what makes a good resume? Here are the top four tips to a cracking…
In the past, HR and marketing departments had little to do with each other. Human Resources placed their focus on new hires and current employees, while the marketing team would concentrate predominantly on the consumer side of things. However, with the growth of technology and social media, the two departments have been growing increasingly closer to…
This article is sponsored by Nixon Williams, specialist accountants to contractors, freelancers, consultants and interim professionals throughout the UK. As a professional you have probably written and re-written a CV (curriculum vitae) more times than you can count, but re-writing your CV for contracting purposes is a little different. A basic CV usually includes an introduction…
Anyone can rehearse a few answers to some of the standard frequently asked interview questions, but more and more companies are opting to do things a little differently in order to ensure they hire someone who is a good cultural fit, as well as possessing the required skills. There are plenty of candidates with the…
Failure is part of life – and definitely part of success. Most of the incredibly successful people we know have all had their fair share of failures – some small, some monumental. But what it did do was teach them something and gave them a springboard to bounce off and learn from. It’s easy to give…
A big part of successful recruiting and hiring in a high-growth environment is creating a culture people want to be a part of and want to contribute to. Lots of people talk about the importance of creating a great company culture, but the real challenge is enhancing a good culture as you add people and…
There are times when your career can become stressful, whether it’s because you’ve got deadlines looming, you’re trying to go the extra mile to impress your boss or perhaps you’re even on the job hunt. Whatever the cause is, it’s important for your general wellbeing not to become swamped by work concerns and allowing yourself a break and…
Bagging yourself a new job can bring on a mix of emotions, from excitement and nerves, to downright terror. You never know quite what to expect from your first day and chances are you will have thoughts running through your head at a hundred miles per hour. What are your new colleagues going to be like?…
Most of us have an online presence on some level or another, but have you ever thought about how the content you choose to post online could effect your career? More and more HR professionals are turning to the internet to seek out information about candidates, including social media profiles, personal websites and blogs. Depending on…
