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How to Spot the Naughty Elves (Candidates) in Recruitment

I’m sorry if it sounds like this blog is written by someone who doesn’t like Christmas. Actually, I love this time of year; all the sparkly lights, “good will to all wo/men”, a chance to be generous, kind, to share the Christmas spirit especially if it is a large G+T version…. I spend a lot…

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Talent Acquisition

Why Mobile Apps Should Be Used During the Hiring Process

Technology is in a constant state of flux and changing the way we live, our decision making and also playing a huge role in the way business’s function. Businesses that want to stay competitive must ride the crest of technology or face the prospect of redundancy. The great thing about technology is it plays no…

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Talent Acquisition

5 Social Recruiting Worries Holding You Back

As a wise woman once said, “Do one thing everyday that scares you.” While Eleanor Roosevelt firmly believed in confronting our fears, it’s pretty unlikely that she was talking about recruiting. Let’s face it: as social media becomes intrinsic to job seeking and hiring, some recruiters are entering uncharted territory — and it can be…

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Workplace

Why You Need to Start Networking for Jobs in College

When launching a career, many students hear the phrase: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” It doesn’t mean that you will build your career through the connections only. However, a strong network is fundamental for the successful beginning of your employment journey. There are several reasons for that. Why Students Should Network?…

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Employer Branding

Are You a Team Motivation Killer? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Weak management can destroy a team’s motivation. Who wants to commit 110% to an ungrateful, negative manager? I’m sure employees would rather be dedicating their time to finding a new job! This infographic from Weekdone specifies 10 team motivation killers and how to fix them. Keep your team happy and motivated! Takeaways: Allow for self…

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Does Coffee Really Make You More Productive?

Coffee, anyone? Loads of people consider coffee make them more productive, but it’s safe to say this isn’t always true. Coffee is making us more effective when it comes to repetitive job, but if your main task is to be creative, you better drink something else. Taking a coffee break is a good idea but…

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Timebound Workplace

Should You Stop Job-Hunting Over Christmas?

This week, we asked should you stop job hunting over Christmas? The majority of your answers were ‘no, never stop looking!’ To stand out as a candidate, you must stay ahead of the game. Persistence and focus is key to landing job-hunt success. If you search in quieter seasons, it’s likely that you’ll have less competition! However, it’s…

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Employer Branding Timebound

The Holiday Office Party: A Cautionary Tale

Well, another year has come and gone, and the holidays are once again upon us. For most of us, that means the obligatory holiday office party. It’s a time for us to come together with people we work with and celebrate as if we didn’t work with them. We can eat, drink and be merry…

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How to Answer ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in a Job Interview

If you have ever been in an interview, then you have undoubtedly had to answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” question. It is so common that it is often neglected during our interview preparation. However, it is arguably the most important interview question as it sets the tone for the rest of the interview. The…