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Workplace

12 Things You Wish You’d Known Before Taking the Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

You’ve been offered a job, and you want to take it – but what do you need to check before you take it? This infographic by Donna Svei outlines 12 things you need to note before taking a position. Takeaways: How many of the employees are on LinkedIn with phone numbers? They might want out! Google…

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Talent Acquisition

First Impressions — Is There a Second Chance?

(And Oy! – that applies to hiring clients and candidates!) I often wonder what people think of me when they meet me for the first time. Do they instantly judge me based on what I am wearing, how I am feeling that day, or the context of the meeting? And is the impression I give…

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Employer Branding

Is the Gender Pay Gap More than Sex Discrimination?

You may believe that the gender pay gap is all about men vs. women. However, it’s more than that. The pay males make in comparison to what females is determined by a lot of different factors, such as experience, education, and even location. This infographic, compiled by MedReps.com, a job board which gives members access to…

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Workplace

How to Find a Job Using Social Media – 10 Tips [INFOGRAPHIC]

Job hunting can be a chore sometimes – but social media can make it easier, and this infographic (by Reed) shows you how to do exactly that. Takeaways: LinkedIn – make sure your profile is up to date! Twitter – make sure your avatar is professional and suitable for your job search. Let your friends…

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Talent Acquisition

Why Do Recruiters’ Fees Seem So Excessive?

Of all the vitriol directed at recruiters, the most anger is often reserved for the fees that recruitment agencies charge. Most agencies work to a contingency model, meaning they only charge a fee upon a successful placement. This fee is typically a percentage of anything from 10-30% of the salary that the employee is hired…