A new year, a new you. And why not make 2015 the year when you jump ship and seek pastures new? With nearly two and a half million job opportunities on LinkedIn, it can be difficult to know where to start. Focus on the facts – these tips backed by data from LinkedIn prove that…
Going for an interview can be an incredibly stressful experience. From the restless night’s sleep beforehand, to the constant sweating and shakes as you sit in the reception; sometimes they can feel more like you’re about to jump out of a plane rather than have a conversation with someone. But what if we told you…
Managing company growth can be a cumbersome task for companies as it involves more than one aspect. Businesses have a century old tendency of becoming big, fat and dumb during their boom time. This self-contentment can lead to huge risks for a business as it needs a constant push and struggle to keep the organization…
Your profession is what that either makes you or breaks you. A researcher named Gallup did a worldwide research polling 25 million employee’s answers with regard to job satisfaction. What did he find? That only 13% of those workers actually feel “engaged” in their jobs, which means that they are highly satisfied with what they…
It could be argued that we live in an incredibly superficial world. Concepts of beauty affect everything we do – the products we buy, the food we eat, even the people we associate with. But does it affect our work lives? This infographic from brightonsbm.com delves deeper into the controversial question – does it pay to be…
Are you feeling stuck in your career, because you are still trying to figure out what your next move should be? It’s easy to sit behind your computer passively as the days go on while you “figure it out.” Many people try to search within themselves for the clarity they need in their career, but…
Being on-time, fast and persistent is vital to an effective job hunt. Staying organised may be the way you stand out and beat the competition for your dream job. Do you have a set routine planned with your days dedicated to your job search? To make job hunting easier, we strongly recommend using time management tools to keep you…
Have you ever wondered why you are attracted to certain jobs? Ever thought about how happy you would be as an architect? Or how bored you would be as a software engineer? Your personality type could have everything to do with your preferences. Understanding your personality type could be a key factor in finding the…
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Back to the Job Hunting Basics
If your New Year’s Resolution is to change jobs in 2015, go back to the basics of job hunting to stand yourself in the best stead. Yes it’s boring to keep tweaking your CV and it feels more productive to be scouring job boards. However, if you’ve got the basics right you can move faster…