How many times have you seen the words ‘no recruiters’ or ‘if you’re a recruiter don’t call us as we won’t take your CVs’? I’ve seen it hundreds, probably thousands of times. I started thinking about this recently and wondered how much not using a recruiter would cost the average tech firm out there with no…
Negotiation needs to be approached tactfully and with a clear aim in mind for optimum success. Setting a clear objective and having the confidence to ask for what you want are key to negotiating effectively, so keep these tips in mind and prepare thoroughly before entering a conversation. Molly Fletcher, a former author and sports agent…
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30 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand
Sculpting your own personal brand online can sometimes seem like a hefty task. But creating a brand for yourself is easier than you think! In the infographic below, created by Referral Candy, 37 experts have shared with us their top tips for a well crafted personal brand – and it’s not as complicated as you think!…
Our LinkedIn group is full of many fantastic discussions, started by various industry professionals. This week, Carolyn Hyams asked our group if they think you should accept LinkedIn connection requests from anyone and everyone? Here’s the LinkedIn discussion! Join our #UROpinion discussion every Monday on LinkedIn, where you can comment on our latest discussion now! Jennifer Jones Newbill says…
Have you ever wondered why you didn’t get a call back after submitting your resume for your perfect job? Sending out more job applications to more companies doesn’t always equate to more call backs and interviews. The chances are your resume was a fast track into the trashcan because you weren’t following these simple rules…
Before writing your resume, you’ll no doubt go online to research a few writing tips, and end up reading article after article advising on what and what not to put: “do not exceed two pages in length, begin with most recent work history, highlight your key career achievements in a separate section…” This is all excellent advice; however,…
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A Fail-Safe Guide to Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation can be a sensitive topic to approach with a future employer, as it is important that they are aware of what your salary expectations are for your best chance of being offered it, however, jumping in too soon and asking for more than they are willing or able to pay can lead to…
Everyone here wants to be healthier, happier, and more productive. But how do you do that? All three traits are connected. A healthy employee will tend to be happier and more productive, making him or her a better addition to the company. If you need a good round-up of how you can bring yourself to…
They’ve restricted your searches and freed up access to 3rd level contacts – everyone’s scared and delighted! Last year I blogged about recruiters not expecting a return on investment from LinkedIn. I predicted (and so did my cat!) that the era for the free use of social media is coming to an end. I suggested…