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Best Places to Work in 2015 according to Glassdoor
Glassdoor has announced our seventh annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work across the U.S. and the UK. Winners were determined by the people who know these companies best — their employees. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Best Places to Work | Glassdoor.
Job Search in December – The best time of the year
Savvy job-seekers might know how to write resumes and cover letters, but few are aware of this surprising fact: Contrary to popular belief, December is actually the best time of year to look for work! There are two compelling reasons why this is true– #1 Competition levels drop dramatically. The majority of job-seekers figure that … Continue reading
Pie Charts by Occupations – What they do on a daily basis in real life (in french)
This is so good, that I have decided to post it even though it is in french. Des tableaux graphiques pour expliquer avec humour les différents métiers – Petit Petit Gamin.
Job Interviews Should be a Conversation – 10 questions to ask
Although job interviews often feel like an interrogation, they’re meant to be a conversation between you and a potential employer. Asking plenty of questions during a job interview can not only help you build a dialogue, but it can also help you evaluate if the job is right for you. Before you pick and choose … Continue reading
Skills Gap in SME – First, link skills and employment policy to regional strategy
According to Siemens UK and Northern Europe HR director Toby Peyton-Jones, for small businesses the skills crisis is “the elephant in the room”. “They just haven’t got the bandwidth to get involved with this agenda,” he says. In his view, there are two approaches to making it easier for SMEs. The first is by linking … Continue reading
LinkedIn – The most memorable posts of 2014
via Most Memorable LinkedIn Posts of 2014.
Job Interview – Gauging soft skills
Read on for two questions you can ask in future interviews that will help you sniff out theperfect people to add to your team. 1. “Can you tell me about a time when you worked as part of a group?” To start with, red-flag a candidate who tells a story about how the group was … Continue reading
Reference Search on LinkedIn – A lawsuit on recruiters contacting coworkers of candidates
Social network LinkedIn faces a class-action lawsuit over a premium search feature on the website, in which an applicant’s co-workers from their work history are identified and may be approached. The lawsuit, Sweet v. LinkedIn, alleges ‘Reference Search’ prevented employment opportunities for plaintiffs Tracee Sweet, Lisa Jaramillo, James Ralston and Tiffany Thomas, The New York … Continue reading
Job Search: Resume Writing – Don’t limit yourself to paper
As an out-of-town job seeker based in Chicago, Stephanie Florence knew in 2011 that in order to land a job in New York City — nearly 900 miles away — her resume would have to go the extra mile, too. “My competition would be able to interview on lunch breaks,” says the Midtown resident, now … Continue reading
Career – 8 Threats to success
Provided below are the eight most overlooked threats to a successful career. While these tactics won’t guarantee that you’re spared the rod, they will give you a fighting chance. 1. Befriending your co-workers 2. Trusting your boss 3. Putting in too many hours 4. Letting others take credit for your work 5. Staying at your … Continue reading
Annoying Coworkers – 7 Tips for handling them
If you are struggling to maintain your sanity in a workplace filled with coworkers who may be annoying, depressing, or downright rude to you, below are seven tips to make your 9-5 a little more bearable. 1.Keep Calm. 2.Relocate. 3.Work from home. 4.Try a different schedule. 5.Dress in power suits. 6.Kill Them with Kindness. 7.If … Continue reading
Singapore – 12,700 Employers registered with National Jobs Bank
80 per cent of employers are actively posting job vacancies, and the Workforce Development Agency will continue to work with various stakeholders to drive the adoption and use of the Jobs Bank among employers, said Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 12,700 employers registered with National Jobs … Continue reading
How do you hire? An answer by Brian Chesky of Airbnb
How do you hire? What do you look for, and what questions do you ask? For every hire, you need a very specific thesis of what you’re looking for, and it has to be simple. It can’t be a bunch of responsibilities; it’s got to be a word, or a mantra, and it has to … Continue reading
LinkedIn – The World’s 100 Most InDemand Employers: in 2014
The most sought-after employers in the World based on billions of interactions from LinkedIn’s 300M+ members. via The World’s 100 Most InDemand Employers: 2014.
What I wish I knew before I entered the workplace
what I wish I knew before I entered the workplace, and if I were writing a letter to the then me from the now me, what advice would I give myself?1. Start thinking about work earlier 2. Research and get advice 3. Get work experience 4. Good pay does not always = a great job … Continue reading
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