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Employer Branding

The Importance of Combatting a Negative Employer Brand

If pressed, most of us would probably say that we have a pretty good idea of what kind of thing goes into making a company an attractive or unattractive place to work. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that cultivating a good employer brand – creating positive impressions among your current employees and potential hires – has…

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How to Answer the Top 10 Interview Questions

You can never be 100% prepared for a job interview, as there’s no way know knowing exactly what your interviewer may ask you; however it’s highly likely that you will be asked some of the usual suspects. By giving some of the most common interview questions some thought and planning out answers, you can enter…

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6 Job Interview Slip Ups to Avoid at All Costs

Your potential employer liked your resume and you’ve been called in for a face-to-face interview. This is an important, maybe even the MOST important, step in your job search, and it is your chance to make a good first impression on your potential employer! It’s normal for you to feel nervous, but by knowing what some of…

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How to Impress Recruiters: Resume Do’s and Don’ts

It’s a tough world out there, especially in the world of resumes. You are competing against a large number of other candidates, who also have great experience and impressive skills and knowledge. You need to have what it takes to stand out both as a person and also have an impressive resume that makes you…

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5 Reasons Why Taking a Vacation is Good for Your Career

It’s summer and the beach is calling! You love the idea of jetting away somewhere slightly more exotic than the grey interior of your office, but you’re snowed under at work and there’s no way you can deal with the workload that’ll be left to pick up when you return. Sound familiar? STOP! You’re on track…