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Talent Acquisition

Some of the World’s Leaders First Jobs

Whatever your career ambitions, at the very start you need to just get your foot on the ladder and start earning some money. This is the case for everyone, no matter where they ended up, and that includes the men and women who are currently the most powerful people in the world. They may sit…

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Employer Branding

Beyond My Blindness in the Workplace

Friendly colleagues, a flexible employer, and the right digital support really help when you’re new to managing an acute illness, have a disability or an impairment. I began working at First Ark Group in 2014, as a governance administrative assistant, and three years ago my life changed completely. I went from going into hospital for…

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Employer Branding

Is Presenteeism the Real Threat to UK Productivity?

Is presenteeism the latest scourge of the modern workplace? There is little doubt that technology and instant connectivity have blurred the lines between work and life outside of it. It would appear that this change in work culture, along with a growing stigma around taking time off, is causing employees to feel they have no…

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Talent Acquisition

What’s Your #1 Tip for Using Social Media in Recruiting?

There’s nothing better than getting something for free, especially when it’s going to help you in the long run. Well, here at the Undercover Recruiter Headquarters we are feeling very generous and we are not just giving you one thing for free but ten!! This week our panel of experts share their best tips for…

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Workplace

5 Unexpected Careers in the Travel Industry

While several graduates are perfectly okay with working 9 to 5 jobs, a few feel the need to travel and see the world in its full glory. These individuals have a sense of adventure, a longing to have varying experiences, and so they venture into the numerous job opportunities that the travel industry has to…