This is the Chinese year of the horse, so for those of you looking for career success: what does it hold for the job hunter? This is a quick canter through some of the key trends. Will there be jobs and if so how will one access them? There will be jobs: Yes, there will…
You may have read about the most boring jobs….but what are the most dangerous? This infographic by FinancesOnline.com lists the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the US! Takeaways: Fishermen had 117 deaths per 100,000 workers. Refuse collectors experienced 27.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. The most dangerous job in the US is loggers! RELATED: 25 Odd Jobs that…
Job boards – are they obsolete? eQuest think they aren’t! Read this infographic by them to see why. Takeaways: Recruiters need to use the best mix of marketing channels in their online sourcing – including job boards. Job boards are the go-to resource – 2/3 of job seekers use job boards to find positions. Recruiters…
Once you’ve graduated, what is life like? Why are young adults struggling to prepare for their futures? This infographic by Family Investments helps out. Takeaways: Step 1 – Finding a Job: 14% of young non-graduates are unemployed. Step 2 – Earning: Average graduate salaries peak at £36,000. Step 3 – Saving: 25% of graduates have no savings…
When working in a team environment, many managers reasonably assume that treating people differently is a bad thing, and showing favouritism, bias or nepotism is never going to help – in those regards it certainly is. However some of the best managers I have come across are those who have been able to understand how…