Social recruitment is at an all-time high, but does it really work? This infographic (by Staff.com) explains more… Takeaways: LinkedIn is used by 93% of companies to recruit. 31% of employers saw an increase in employee referrals due to social recruitment. 29% of job seekers use social media as their primary tool for job searching.…
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How to Win at Office Politics
When you’re able to win at office politics, promotions come more readily. You enjoy more money, higher status within the office, you are given more of a voice and tend to have better interpersonal relationships. Often, those who are more politically savvy at work do better than those who are more intelligent, hard working or even…
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What to Wear to an Interview
First impressions count – especially during an interview. Consult this guide from our friends at rasmussen.edu to make the best impression possible with your interview attire. Takeaways: Men – two-piece suit and matching shoes will work well! Women – keep it classic with a suit and skirt. Don’t wear a mini skirt (women AND men) or a tote…
Social media may be fun, but now it’s creating jobs as well. This infographic by offerpop (with data from LinkedIn) outlines some of the most social jobs and places. Takeaways: Job postings for social media positions on LinkedIn have grown 1,300% since 2010. New York City is the most social place in the world. Over 5…
Not everyone in your office will be loud, open and ready to joke. Introverts have jobs which are very suitable for their personality traits – this infographic explains more. Takeaways: Introverts prefer quiet, calm working spaces. 1 in 8 teens are estimated to have a social phobia. Introverts can flourish in many careers – such…
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8 Worst Interview Blunders You Can Make
No-one likes being taken off-guard. When it comes to preparing for an interview, we all do what it takes in advance to be as ready as we can. We research the company, we dress to impress and fundamentally, we go in there guns blazing and super confident. So what happens when, despite all your preparations, something…
You’ve been offered a job, and you want to take it – but what do you need to check before you take it? This infographic by Donna Svei outlines 12 things you need to note before taking a position. Takeaways: How many of the employees are on LinkedIn with phone numbers? They might want out! Google…
(And Oy! – that applies to hiring clients and candidates!) I often wonder what people think of me when they meet me for the first time. Do they instantly judge me based on what I am wearing, how I am feeling that day, or the context of the meeting? And is the impression I give…
You may believe that the gender pay gap is all about men vs. women. However, it’s more than that. The pay males make in comparison to what females is determined by a lot of different factors, such as experience, education, and even location. This infographic, compiled by MedReps.com, a job board which gives members access to…