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Why Can’t Gen Y Get a Job?

Gen Y are finding it harder and harder to get a job, but why? Adecco‘s infographic below explains. Takeaways: The average college grad is $25,000 in debt. To stand out when applying for a job, focus on what interests the interviewer. 53% of recent grads are unemployed. RELATED: 11 Reasons Graduates Lose Out on Jobs…

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Talent Acquisition

The Guide to Recruiting with Instagram

A well-executed social recruiting strategy includes different activity on a variety of social networks. One of them being Instagram, the social network which allows users to take pictures and videos, add filters and then share these to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more, all through one application. If you’re not already, here is why you should…

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Talent Acquisition

What Can Miley Cyrus Teach Recruitment About Rebranding?

So the image of a nearly nude Miley Cyrus as she twerked her way, tongue out, through a performance at the MTV Awards, was shocking to say the least. Where was the sweet teen whose alter-ego was Hannah Montana? The show, and Miley’s sexy new image, caused quite a commotion. And a bit like marmite,…

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Workplace

Do HR Professionals Fail to Control their Own Careers?

HR professionals are not taking their own advice when it comes to managing their career according to a new survey by our friends at LinkedIn, with modesty and a lack of planning preventing them from taking control of their career and finding fulfilment in their role. The study found that 42% of HR professionals don’t…

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REVEALED: What Do Recruiters Really Want to See On Your CV? [INFOGRAPHIC]

What do recruiters really want to see on your CV? The answers are all below! Takeaways: The most important things on a CV are a logical order, formatting and length. Poor spelling and grammar is one of the biggest turn offs for recruiters. Do not say on your CV that you enjoy socialising with your…