Undercover RecruiterNurturing your network takes time and effort. You know you should be keeping in touch with people you have met along the way, however, you find the thought of it overwhelming and time-consuming. Instead of ignoring your network, perhaps the question is, how can you make it easier. There are tools to help simplify the…
As it is Thanksgiving, many Americans are reflecting on little ways that they can express how thankful they are. While you might say thank you after being passed your first slice of pumpkin pie, it’s often all too easy to forget the weight of those two words when they’re put together. A simple thank you…
I recently had a chat with our great buddy Tim Tyrell-Smith, something I like to do on a regular basis (see our previous chat here). Tim is an author, blogger, speaker, coach and consultant in the job search, career and marketing space. He is one of the most genuine and credible guys out there and…
When you think of an invasion, space aliens and zombies are often the first thing that spring to mind. However in today’s turbulent economic climate, ‘invasion’ now denotes something more sinister for job seekers worldwide. This infographic from FindEmployment shows how some interviews may be invading your privacy – and the parts of the interview etiquette that…
A few months ago, I wrote a blog about the frustrations of imaginary jobs posted on internet job boards. In it, I referred to legitimate companies that post job opportunities that may or may not have existed at one time, but are now only posted to entice job seekers to submit their resumes to the…
Thanksgiving is about more than stuffing turkeys and full bellies after a good meal. The holiday is really about recognizing our blessings and being thankful for the wonderful things we have in life. For companies looking to find the best talent in order to grow and stay competitive in this tough marketplace, great candidates are…
Staying happy in your job is important. This infographic from City & Guilds using their Happiness Index shows how to remain in a good state in your job. Do you have any additional tips? Leave them in the comments below! Takeaways: 61% of people enjoy their job – 85% of self-employed people enjoying their job People aged…
LinkedIn recently rolled out Endorsements, a way to endorse your connections’ skills with just one click. The feedback has been mixed thus far, but here are my initial thoughts and observations: The Good While Recommendations are a bit labor-intensive and easy to procrastinate, Endorsements are quick, easy, and painless. LinkedIn even pops up a handy-dandy…
Recruitment fairs and graduate exhibitions are brilliant ways to engage with a talented pool of candidates willing to provide your business with the new skills and innovation to continue development and commercial growth. At these fairs serious planning can be required to ensure you stand out and business is marketed in the right way to…
