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Timebound Workplace

How to Promote Yourself: 6 Lessons from the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014 is now in full swing. Thousands of shows take place throughout August across the city, from stand-up comedy and sketch shows to street performance, cabaret and kid’s clubs. Every nook and cranny within the Scottish capital has had a black curtain draped across it to create a place for people to perform.…

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Employer Branding

11 Ways to Be a Good Manager

What makes a good manager? The answer may vary according to the size of the business, the industry it operates in and lots of other factors. Yet, we can find similarities between great managers: they are all leaders with a clear vision of the future and a heartfelt desire to innovate. A good leader will…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

What NOT to Do in a Job Interview [INFOGRAPHIC]

Going to a job interview is probably one of life’s greatest ordeals, where you have less than an hour to sell yourself and get the job that may well change your life. Being under pressure can change the way we behave, think, speak. Don’t despair, recruiters are used to see people feeling stressed out and…

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Talent Acquisition

7 Habits That Will Kill Your Goals

So, how are your goals progressing? Like most of us, probably – some are going well, and others just don’t seem to have got airborne! Sound familiar? Also, if we are totally honest with ourselves, what has got in the way most of all is – ourselves! And, if we want to have a real…

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Talent Acquisition

What Does a Recruiter Have in Common with Brad Pitt?

It might seem like a fanciful comparison, but there are actually some interesting comparisons between recruiters and top Hollywood actors (and not simply the fact that some recruiters believe that they deserve the red carpet treatment!) Whether you are new to the recruiting game or a top billing superstar, you can take enjoyment from the…