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Employer Branding

The Blessing and Curse of Working from Home

I’m inspired to write this blog based on a truly rare and unique phenomenon. For the past two out of three workdays, sleet, ice and freezing temperatures have befallen the city of Houston, Texas, forcing us to work from home. Now I know, this is nothing compared to what our friends in the northern states…

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Workplace

Is Your Career Based on Your Favourite TV Show?

Our favourite TV shows say a lot about us – but could they be what you base your career on? This infographic by semesteronline.org answers that question. Takeaways: Enjoy House of Cards? You could become a politician or lawyer! Are you a Breaking Bad fan? Why not become a chemist? Is Dexter your thing? You may…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Use LinkedIn University Pages to Recruit

LinkedIn is expanding its relevance to new demographics day by day. Most recently they launched their University Pages alongside allowing students from the age of 13 and older to make use of the LinkedIn Platform. This is all part of its goal to entice prospective graduates and students in the tremendous career benefits of using…

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Workplace

What Type of Office Sitter Are You?

We’ve covered the office personalities – but how do you sit in the office? This infographic by ChairOffice lists the top 10 types of office sitters – which are you? Takeaways: The cool dude sits backwards and is best friends with himself. The sleeper may forget what time of day it is… Average Joe has…

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Workplace

7 Ways to Survive Your Recruiter Office Romance

Valentine’s Day is here, and one of 2 things is likely are like to happen: It’s time to book a restaurant, take out your significant other, and then text/tweet on your respective smartphones. Easy! It’s time to go out with your single mates and get totally annihilated (Undercover Recruiter always suggests you drink sensibly). We…