We all have notions about what’s involved in all kinds of jobs. What comes to mind when you think of a janitor, or a farmer? Though some jobs might not seem very rewarding or impressive, they’re actually more so than you might think – so how about challenging your preconceptions and maybe considering some career…
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5 Essential Tips for Interview Success
Whether you’re applying for your first job and are new to the interview process or are just a bit out of the swing of things, a job interview can be a daunting experience. Thorough preparation and the way that you present yourself on the day can be crucial to your success, so there are a few things you…
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Are Cover Letters Redundant?
Not too long ago cover letters were considered an essential component in the job application process, giving individuals the opportunity to highlight and elaborate on their relevant skills and experience in a more tailored way than on your resumé. Though in recent years, there has been a significant shift to online application systems and cover…
Time flies when you’re wasting time! And wasting time at work means the working day flies by too, leaving work unfinished or to a poor standard. A whopping 89% of workers have said they have wasted time at work in one way or another, either by surfing the net or simply socialising with their colleagues. But…
In recent years, employee well-being has been at the forefront of employers minds. Organisations understand that improving your employees experiences means improving your brand. Not only will you have more productive workers, but your employees will it appreciate it too – meaning a new advocate army for your company. Virgin Pulse have recently conducted a…
Attending a networking event or industry night for the first time can be a daunting experience and you don’t always know what to expect of it or how to conduct yourself. If you go about it in the right way, these events can be valuable for making useful new contacts; however go about it in the wrong…
Recruitment is changing and it’s time to tailor your recruitment strategy for what the candidates want and will really capture their attention. Unfortunately candidates don’t particularly care about your brand and are more concerned about what you can DO for them. The biggest contributing factor to the perception that a candidate builds about your company is what your…
Time and time again, we are reminded that “short and concise” is the best. When it comes to writing about yourself, you have no idea where to start and where to end. Add that to the fact that it has to be professional, personal, catchy, concrete, error-free, unique…okay, I’ll stop now. Relax! It is possible!…
How do you get going with your social selling activities on LinkedIn? Whether you’re doing business development for a staffing agency, selling yourself to your next employer or looking for sponsors for an event there’s no denying LinkedIn is the place to start. Our friends at LinkedIn Sales Solutions (the good people that bring you the Sales Navigator) have…