You’ve got your degree, and now you need to find a job – but how? This infographic (by CollegeFeed) shows you the top shortcuts to finding your first position. Takeaways: First, you need to understand yourself and your career needs. On your resume, highlight who you are, what you can do and what you want…
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How to Avoid the Job Search Rut
I believe that everyone has their own “nightmare career” – a job that would turn their life into a living hell. Personally, I think mine would be a DJ at a classic rock radio station. Classic rock DJs have access to three or more decades of some of the best music ever made but what…
Ten seconds: that might be all you have to make a solid first impression and secure the job you’re interviewing for. As an introvert, interviews might terrify you to start with, so all that emphasis on first impressions might make you want to feign sickness. But don’t fear! You probably already know that being introverted…
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I’ve CV-een It All Before!
If you watch the X Factor, you’ll be familiar with the following phrases: “It means everything to me” and “I want this more than anything” usually followed by a short sob story and some tragic music. We love a good ‘rags-to-riches’ tale after all. If, like me, you’re also an avid reader of thousands of…
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…