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The 5 Basics to Being a Better Leader

Some of us are natural-born leaders; the rest of us have to figure it out along the way. If your goal is to become a better leader in your office or your field, but you’re finding it a struggle, then maybe it’s because you’re focusing on the wrong things. It’s important to understand the process of actively developing leadership qualities…

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Workplace

12 Ways to Bring Summer Into the Office

Summer is almost here; the days are getting warmer and longer, and flip flops are making their yearly comeback.  If you’re stuck in the office with no sign of the beach (apart from your computer desktop image), then you’ll need to find some other ways of bringing summer into the office. Here are 12 simple ways to do just that:…

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Employer Branding

How Conservative Companies Can Use Social for Storytelling

Social media is ingrained into modern, every day life. It’s a virtual network mirroring very real populations, so it’s important for businesses to be visible on there too. Even companies which operate in highly-regulated environments, like the insurance industry, can use social to their advantage. Conservative organisations needn’t label it a ‘no no’ – they just have to work around red tape…

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Talent Acquisition

CV Tips: What Recruiters Really Want

When pursuing a dream job, your CV will need to impress recruiters and show them that you are a strong suitable candidate. But what exactly do recruiters want to see in a CV and how do they need the information presented? StandOut CV has put together an infographic to show how recruiters really assess your CV, and the challenges…

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Workplace

Tinder Tips: How to Get Employers to Swipe Right

First impressions are everything, and if you’ve ever been into online dating, you’ll understand why. Tinder (a very popular ‘swipe-to-like’ dating app used by millions) uses the concept of ‘first impressions’ as the overall concept the app. If you don’t like what you see in the first 3 seconds, you can swipe a potential lover away forever.…