Undercover RecruiterThere is no such thing as the perfect employee. However, there are certain tell-tale signs that will either allude to the fact that a hire will work out or will turn into a headache. The saying goes – a job seeker is either part of the problem or part of the solution. When a new…
The dictionary definition of stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.’ย In a fully connected world, it’s easy to often feel consumed by work – unable to relax and remove yourself from a working environment. But with the distinction between work/life balance blurring, it’s important to…
When it comes toย hiring a new employee, pressure is well and truly on to fill the position quickly. However, by rushing the process, chances are you won’t find the best candidate for the job, and a bad hire can have a series of negative implications for the organization. Though there is always an element of…
Some of you may be familiar with growth hacking already, whereas for others of you it’s possible this is a new concept. To learn what it’s all about and how one can hack some growth, I’ve had a chat with Kieran Flanagan. He is the Marketing Director ofย HubSpotย EMEA, a conference speaker, blogger and NLP practitioner.…
LinkedIn – you either do it, or you don’t. Everyone knows how to build the perfect LinkedIn profileย – but do you know how to operate as a business on the site? There are over 500ย million users on LinkedIn, covering 200 countries and territories worldwide – and 40% of these check the site daily. That’s a…
Getting fired is never going to be a pleasant experience, but by handling it badly you’re only going to do more damage and it’s really not worth getting yourself worked up over. It’s natural that you will feel disappointed or angry, however by taking a positive outlook, it’ll be much easier for you to move…
Recruitment is an ever evolving industry, especially with the growth of technology and social media. The way that candidates are sourced, jobs are advertised and businesses develop their employer brands are all things that have been adapting over the years. Whereas job boards are still going strong, like in previous years; social media is on…
These days, many employees are interested in moving up the career ladder by attaining promotions, raises, bonuses, etc. If this is the case for you, it’s important to know that how you communicate with other employees and your boss can play a profound role in determining whether you are perceived in a positive or negative…
It’s always difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. You could be working super hard in your perfect job, but if you’re not making the most of your life outside those hours, it won’t be healthy. You need to be able to balance your ambition and your career, with your health and pleasure – as…
