Today, LinkedIn are launching the ‘LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace’ in the UK. LinkedIn have made sure that volunteering is a key aspect of their network, by allowing users to express interest in the ‘Volunteer Experience and Causes section’ and checking boxes to join ‘non-profit boards’ or ‘skills based volunteering’. People can also use the ‘Advanced Search’…
I spend a good bit of time in airports and on planes. I’m a cocoon traveler. I bury in a good read or put headphones on signaling I’m not interested in striking up a conversation. However, there’s always a person who breaks through the barrier and we generally have an interesting conversation. Recently it was…
Being in the “unemployed” department for long can make one anxious and insecure. As more and more days go by with you out of the workforce while people keep probing you about your job search, you tend to become desperate for a good employment. However, “just another job” may not be the best choice! People make countless mistakes…
Did your boss just ask you to recruit new employees for your company? Feel like you’ve been dropped in the deep end? Well, here’s your help. This presentation by our friends at Slideshop explains everything a recruiter goes through to find Mr (or Ms) Right, recruitment tips on how to determine the most competent candidate, and the…
So…you’ve managed to get a job interview? Great! You’re nervous and you can’t sleep but you want to impress and get the job. You know yourself better than anyone else and you have decided that this role is a good fit for your skills, experience and personality. Do you want to know a secret? The interview panel…
“Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true.” – Charles Dickens It is said that if you interview for employment and answer all questions correctly while effectively selling yourself, you might get the job. Honestly, it is easier said…
What do 140,000 marketers, 4,000 Googlers, and 170,000 C-level executives have in common? Answer: They’re all up for some volunteering according to their LinkedIn profiles. In fact, no less than 4+ million professionals like them have expressed interest in joining a nonprofit board or doing skills-based volunteering – or both. LinkedIn members who want to user…
The recruitment industry is becoming increasingly reliant on social media for sourcing candidates and Facebook is something which a lot of companies are trying now with differing success – it is definitely a place where active and passive talent both hang out. There are a number of applications available for download through your Facebook account,…
Preparing for an interview is an arduous process. You can only prepare so much for what you think they will ask. The interview begins before the questions even begin. From the time you enter the building to when you exit, the interview is happening. They are observing your body language and much more to determine…