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6 Reasons You Failed the Interview Before it Even Ended

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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Workplace

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…

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Employer Branding

10 Ways to Keeping a Happy Office

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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Workplace

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…

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Talent Acquisition

How the Hiring Manager & Recruiter Relationship Impacts the Recruitment Process

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…

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Workplace

Freelancing: A Graduate’s Guide

So, you’re a graduate, you’re looking for a job, but where are you going to find your perfect position? Have you tried freelancing? This infographic by Freelance Advisor is your perfect guide. Takeaways: 57% of freelancers earned more in 2012 than 2011. Freelancing is a business not a hobby! Create an online portfolio to start…

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Talent Acquisition

Recruiters: Hire More Drinkers!

Yes, you read that right. Hire more drinkers! Oh, wait, slight typo… I mean, you have got to hire more D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s If I were building new recruitment company today, the only people I would hire would be D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s. And I am pretty sure this is valid across all businesses in the modern age – certainly those selling a service, or…

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Timebound

Engagement on Facebook Career Pages Increases by 32% in One Year

We are at a point where we have left the discussion whether or not social media is going to be a serious employer branding tool far behind. We are beyond the hype. And we are happy about it. It is about time to measure the ever-changing social media landscape and to find out how the…

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Talent Acquisition

10 Reasons to Screen Applicants When You’re Recruiting

The process of screening applicants is useful for an incredible number of reasons and should be carried out before recruiting for any position in a company. No matter how senior the position, using a thorough screening process will give any employer an advantage and prepare them for the interviews ahead. Here we take a look…