Job seekers are afraid. They are afraid to take risks and afraid to stand out. Most believe it is safer to play by the rules and hope the right fit finds them. Those odds aren’t very good. The job seeker of tomorrow needs to become a marketing marvel, savvy salesperson and take risks like a serial…
In 2013, what did the UK’s employment landscape look like? This infographic by Hiring-Hub.com looks at all the facts and figures. Takeaways: There are now 29.95 million people in work. The average weekly pay is now £475. 2.47 million people are unemployed. The youth unemployment is at 21% currently. Unemployment is due to drop 6.8%…
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15 Ways to Resign Gracefully
You have got a new job! Well done. Now, don’t spoil it all by making a hash of your exit from where you are now. I know: you’re excited! It’s hard to stay focused on the old gig, when everything is ‘oh so cool’ about the new one. But remember, the ‘old gig’ was the ‘new gig’…
It’s a little known fact that persuasion can help you land the dream job – but how? This infographic by NowSourcing gives some of the best tips. Takeaways: Internships are a good place to start! Do your research – if you aren’t interested in them, they won’t be interested in you! Do not promise more than you…
Employee engagement – there are many myths, but how true are they? This infographic by Michael C Fina answers that question and looks at 5 myths of employee engagement. Takeaways: It’s not all about the cash. Recognition programs offer ROI. High performers need extra motivation. Managers require training and practice to be effective. Millennials are not…