Australia is a country full of confusing slang and colourful idioms. English can suddenly feel like a different language when you constantly hear phrases you don’t understand. If you’re job hunting or have just started a new role in the land Down Under, there are a few terms you might need to know: Bludger: A…
New data mined by the Adzuna boffins this month shows that startups around Britain, including east London’s Silicon Roundabout/Tech City cluster, are hiring more than ever before with 4,753 positions currently advertised, up 44% since 2012. Software developers are in hot demand with 1,473 jobs currently on offer (+31% since 2012), with marketing roles second at 1,142…
The interview is your opportunity to make an unforgettable impression on the company you want to work for and get the job you want. Here are some hints and pointers that will help you make that positive impression: Preparation: Always be fully prepared – often it is the one thing that an otherwise very competent candidate…
I have been around business for a long time, between my corporate life and as an entrepreneur, and have made loads of mistakes and learned a lot on the way. I have invested in businesses that I shouldn’t have, I have hired people I should not have and have fired others I shouldn’t! But, none of…
It’s not easy to make sure that your employer brand is anywhere close to finis – in fact, just when you think you have a handle on how to attract the top talent, you find out that the finish line has moved…and no one told you. Not only are there tons of ad agencies out…
The unemployment figures are always a popular topic of discussion and disagreement. Are they rising or falling? This infographic by NBRI breaks it down. Takeaways: Long-term unemployed count for 37% of all people unemployed. The luxury retail industry is one of the most in demand. Support activities for mining is the fastest growing industry.
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25 Odd Jobs that Make Good Money
Are you bored of your job? Want one that’s more interesting that’ll make you good money? This infographic by Job Titles can help! Takeaways: Bounty hunters make good money – but we would not suggest making this your job… Human statues make between $25 and $200 an hour. Elevator mechanics have a salary of $70,000…
Well there’s no doubt about it, social recruiting has improved both the quantity and quality of candidates, and an online study by Jobvite suggests that one-third of human resource professionals tend to agree. This is because social profiles are giving recruiters more confidence in not only the professional fit of a candidate but the cultural fit…
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Why the Cover Letter is Dead
In offering some advice today to a family member who is job hunting, I came to the realization that the cover letter is all but dead. The family member’s query was how to write a compelling/ interesting cover letter because he was looking to find ways to get his resume noticed by the hiring managers.…