Many people find professional networking to be one of those things that’s easier said than done. Sure, we all know that a business connection can lead to future gains, whether it be a sale or a job opening that suits you perfectly; however, not everyone nails the initial conversation to seal the deal. Below, you’ll…
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What are the Top 10 UK Job Boards?
In terms of searching for jobs and the world of recruitment, it’s useful to know which job boards are the best around. You need to know where to apply, who’ll give the best results and – most importantly – who’ll get you the results you want! It’s been shown that 85% of recruiters use paid…
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How to Ace Your Video Interview
So you’ve been invited for an interview for a job you really want, brilliant! The twist is, it’s a video interview . Does the very idea of this fill you with dread, or do you embrace the opportunity to exhibit your skills from the comfort of your own home? Hey, you could even keep your PJs on…
In the internet age, resume writing is still playing catch up. What had worked a decade ago is still being applied today. The best part is people expect it to continue working. The way resumes are being processed nowadays are significantly different. 10 years ago there were no LinkedIn, online job portals just started out…
Everyone wants to create a good impression on their future employer. In order to do so, you must be the best candidate you can be. You want to stand out, to be different for all the right reasons and you want that person to have no other choice but to hire you. How do you…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sent a well-qualified, enthusiastic candidate in for an interview only to have them come back and report that they had a horrible experience and would never want to work at that company. If this is happening to you, you need to pay more attention to training your…
This week, we asked you What are the skills and traits you look for in job applicants? You got back to us saying that conveying a confident personality is a great asset for job applicants to possess. Showing a genuine drive and a passion for the industry, plus an enthusiasm for the vacancy in question is…
Having friends at work is great, it gives you something to look forward to when you get up in the morning and provides you with an incentive to actually come into work. You want to stay at work if you enjoy spending time with your friends that you have made there and it makes your…
There are 7 deadly sins when it comes to interviewing, none of which you will commit after having viewed this video from our friends at Slate. Let’s run through them quickly: Inappropriate dress; regardless of your gender, a business suit is the way to go. Stay away from distracting makeup or fragrances, including perfume and…