Ever considered making a career portfolio to impress recruiters? To truly stand out in an interview against other candidates, it’s not enough to just wear your impressive, flash suit. You need your application to stand out from the crowd, so how about with visual examples of your previous work? Although portfolios are generally visual-focused with various examples, it should be strong…
How many times have you seen the words ‘no recruiters’ or ‘if you’re a recruiter don’t call us as we won’t take your CVs’? I’ve seen it hundreds, probably thousands of times. I started thinking about this recently and wondered how much not using a recruiter would cost the average tech firm out there with no…
Negotiation needs to be approached tactfully and with a clear aim in mind for optimum success. Setting a clear objective and having the confidence to ask for what you want are key to negotiating effectively, so keep these tips in mind and prepare thoroughly before entering a conversation. Molly Fletcher, a former author and sports agent…
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30 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand
Sculpting your own personal brand online can sometimes seem like a hefty task. But creating a brand for yourself is easier than you think! In the infographic below, created by Referral Candy, 37 experts have shared with us their top tips for a well crafted personal brand – and it’s not as complicated as you think!…
Our LinkedIn group is full of many fantastic discussions, started by various industry professionals. This week, Carolyn Hyams asked our group if they think you should accept LinkedIn connection requests from anyone and everyone? Here’s the LinkedIn discussion! Join our #UROpinion discussion every Monday on LinkedIn, where you can comment on our latest discussion now! Jennifer Jones Newbill says…