LinkedIn has revealed the most over-used “buzzwords” by recruiters on the day that the UK’s January Job Hunt begins in earnest. According to a study of LinkedIn’s 21 million UK members, 21st January is typically the busiest day for New Year career development, when there is a peak in professionals updating their LinkedIn profiles post-Christmas. As…
Ever heard of a quarter-life crisis? This might be a newer term compared to the notorious mid-life crisis, but for many people, questioning their career path is a continual, internal dispute throughout adult life. Fear not, my indecisive friends! Thanks to our friends at Funders and Founders, this reassuring infographic displays that however late you start, it’s never…
The recruitment industry is heavily reliant on communication for its success and with so many competing agencies out there, it is increasingly important for recruiters to raise their profile and build a name for themselves. Therefore, the rise of social media has understandably revolutionized the way that recruiters function, allowing them to connect with the…
Our friends at INSEAD today released the 2014 edition of its annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The study, which focuses on the topic of ‘growing talent for today and tomorrow’, was produced in collaboration with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI) and Adecco Group. Measuring a nation’s competitiveness based on the quality of…
Talent is moving around the world faster than ever before. Countries that remain open to it are building a competitive edge. The pace of change in the knowledge economy is reaching unprecedented speed. Rapid technological change, coupled with a globally mobile workforce is bringing benefits to countries able to harness the energy of the young…