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Yes, I’m a Recruiter… and No, I Can’t Find You a Job

I love my friends; they are good people. However I am beginning to believe that I need to avoid talking about what I do as a profession. When you are in the recruiting industry, the people you socialize with believe you have this unlimited number of jobs for the taking. Almost like you have a…

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As One Great Global Adventure Ends…

This article is sponsored by AXA, a multinational insurance firm. Will Moore is the first winner of the Great Global Adventure by AXA, a competition that offers a world-first prize – an all-expenses paid travelling experience, that includes two top internships with international AXA teams, a volunteering opportunity, and the chance to tick off his bucket list. We caught…

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Pokemon Go: The Candidate-Catching Cliche For Recruiters

Wow, this Pokemon Go thing has really taken off, hasn’t it? I totally get its appeal, and although I’m not yet addicted to the game myself, I genuinely feel for those who are. For ambitious people, there’s nothing worse than being surrounded by opportunities, unable to react. I can imagine it’s terribly frustrating having your phone sat…

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What Are the Benefits of Graduate Trainee Programmes?

Finding a good graduate training programme can get your career off to a flying start. Graduate recruitment programmes are becoming increasingly popular across a variety of industries. Previously, this post-degree job opportunity was most commonly associated with the financial industry and big multi-national organisations. Now, a wider variety of businesses, including many SMEs, are offering graduate…

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Later Alligator: How to Leave a Job on Good Terms

If you’ve just accepted a job offer from a new company, high five! It’s always a fantastic feeling knowing that you’ll be moving on and starting a new adventure. However now you’ve got over the interview process, the job offer and the excitement, it’s time to deal with the elephant in the room: your current…