Lack of experience is not uncommon for new college graduates. If you are a recent grad, don’t let this discourage you from applying for the job you want. Here are some tips on how to write an effective resume, even if you feel like you don’t have enough experience. Start with a summary The summary…
Unless you are a massive extrovert and love being the center of attention most people don’t particularly like being filmed. The thought of having every word that comes out of your mouth and every grimace being caught on camera so that it can be watched over and over again can make even the most confident…
“Project management” doesn’t sound like the most glamorous role in the world, and in truth it often isn’t and it can be a thankless task & unrelenting job. However, the role has a pivotal part to play in the modern day Digital landscape and it is becoming an increasingly sought after skill set in both agencies and…
When you went to college, did you have an idea what you wanted to do for a career? This is one of the more frequently asked questions of business leaders, creative gurus, entrepreneurs, politicians—just about any professional. The answer, not surprisingly, is not really. Like you, their hope when they started out was to just get a good job…
As an employer, keeping your workforce motivated should be a top priority. A happy employee is a productive one, and what more could you want than a happy and productive workforce? Happiness at work is a key factor in the retention and attraction of existing and potential employees. If an employer makes the workplace a fun…
A good job interview gets you one giant step closer to your dream job so you want to be prepared in order for it to run as smoothly and successfully as possible. Employers tend to ask similar questions, and knowing how to put together some strong answers to these questions is key to landing the role. Here…
How do you go about creating engaging video content aimed at candidates? How do you reach a large audience with your videos? How can you get viewers to apply for jobs? To answer these questions I’ve had a chat with Aimee Bateman who is the founder of CareerCake. She’s a consultant, speaker and skills trainer, YouTube…
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Good at Maths = Good at Getting Jobs?
Being good at maths is a skill everyone wants. It often means you have a more analytical mind, can do quick sums in your head and understand how to work out percentages in order to pay the restaurant bill! Does mathematical ability actually predict how successful you will be in your career? Does possessing the…
So I covered the pet peeves that recruiters have about candidates, but what about the things that irritate candidates about recruiters? Well believe it or not, recruiters aren’t perfect and there are a few little habits that get on the nerves of those they are supposedly trying to place. So what could they possibly be?…