I spend quite a bit of time talking with my clients about target marketing and finding your niche within that market, and do you know what? Everyone agrees with me that having a target market is so important – but many in theory only have one! It never ceases to surprise me how unclear some businesses…
Work life balance – three little words which are often used to describe a comfortable relationship between your work and home life. Every employee wants this, and apparently every great company offers it. But do they really? I am not so sure. Have you ever stopped to wonder if you personally actually have a balance…
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Meet the Robots Reading Your Resume
Have you ever applied online for a job you thought you were perfect for, only to never hear back from the employer? Your resume might have been kicked out of the application pool because you designed it for human eyes – not for the robot eyes of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), the recruiting tools many…
The journey to a great internship program is never easy. Not only do you have to craft the ideal program that will help to foster the next generation of workers, you also have to consider elements like compensation and what interns are looking to gain during their stint. While the state of the internship has improved, steering your…
Landing the interview for that dream job can be an exhilarating ride for anyone seeking a change in their career. The dizzy excitement of that chance of being so close can make anyone desperate to do well. However, there are many cases in which those who really want to succeed have not, generally because of…
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8 Ways to Stay Safe on Social Media
There may not be a burglar on every block looking to break into your home, but that still doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep locks on the doors and windows. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, and that old adage holds especially true when dealing with online business. For people who venture into realms…
Would you like to work in a happy and harmonious office? Here’s the definitive guide to achieving this: 1) The kettle is your friend: One of the biggest causes of conflict in every office is the kitchen area, either people not doing the washing up, pinching stuff from the fridge, or not making their fair share…
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Who are the Worst and Best Co-Workers?
Sometimes, at work, you’ll find people you have to work with are bugging you. On the other hand, there’ll be people you really enjoy working alongside. So, who exactly are the worst to work with? What makes the best co-workers? This Payscale infographic answers just that! Takeaways: The worst co-workers are installation, maintenance and repair workers…
In a previous article, I wrote how it doesn’t take much to call yourself an agency recruiter. Ask anyone within industry experience and they will tell you the same thing: a phone and access to a resume database and you can start selling yourself as an agency recruiter. Unfortunately it takes a lot more than that…