We at Link Humans recently conducted a survey to see how people use Facebook for job searches. We found the results to be extremely interesting! Takeaways: People don’t really use Facebook to find a job but they use it to get more information about a company. Facebook users aren’t happy when a recruiter contacts them…
As an experienced counselor with a fairly deep understanding of human nature, I can say this with total confidence: job interviews freak people out! In my time as a therapist, I’ve interacted with some truly capable people. I’ve coached business professionals who wield a great deal of influence, I’ve counseled semi-professional athletes ready to take…
There may come a time when you have to start cutting costs to ensure the business continues to flourish. This is never an easy thing to do but it is essential if you want to improve cashflow and avoid accumulating debt. With a recruitment company, there is no stock to worry about so, naturally, costs…
I am not a church officer, I am not a travel agent, nor am I a social media guru, a butcher, an IT specialist, a corporate finance intern, or a boutique manager. But according to the numerous job sites I’ve signed up for, this is who I am. Well I’ve got something to say job…
Balancing life and work can be difficult – but how can you get it just right? This infographic by Captivate explains who has the right work / life balance – and how to get the perfect balance. Takeaways: Men are consistently happier than women at work and home. The happiest person is a married, 39…
Recruiting differs throughout the world and is constantly growing and evolving, but how does it look in North America? Our friends at Bullhorn have created this infographic to outline the state of recruitment in North America. Takeaways: The unemployment rate in North America is around 8%. 97% of recruiters in North America use LinkedIn to…
Creating an e-mail signature may seem like an easy task, but when you sit down to actually get to it you find out that it can be rather confusing. You may start adding so many things that you end up having a signature that could be even longer than some of your e-mails. Having such…
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How to Boost Your Productivity at Work
How productive are you? Our friends at Accountemps have compiled 15 productivity facts that every employee should know. Takeaways: Need to work on a big project? Save it for a Tuesday! 10am to noon on a Tuesday following a vacation is the most productive time and day for employees. Most employees mentally check out between 4 and…
Job hunting can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll face in your career – especially if you’re new to the employment scene. If you’re unlucky, it can take months of applications and interviews before you receive a job offer. However, starting a new job isn’t always straightforward. Often, companies will include a caveat in your offer –…