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Graduate Interview – 10 Common questions
Our infographic provides a run down of the ten most common interview questions for graduates, according to a survey conducted by the University of Kent. Along with these questions are some tips on how to best construct your answers, based on what the interviewer’s are trying to find out about you. Chosen excerpts by Job … Continue reading
US – Employer access to social media passwords legislation
Increasing numbers of Americans use social media both on and off the job. Recently, some employers have asked employees to turn over their usernames or passwords for their personal accounts. Some employers argue that access to personal accounts is needed to protect proprietary information or trade secrets, to comply with federal financial regulations, or to prevent … Continue reading
Work-at-Home – Six Benefits
Here are six benefits. No lengthy commute. According to US Census data, the average work commute time is 25.4 minutes. That might not sound so bad, but that’s close to an hour to get to and from the office, and many workers in large cities have an even longer commute. In fact, 600,000 US workers … Continue reading
Flexible Working in UK – After the June 30th new legislation
On 30 June, new legislation was enacted that allows all employees the right to request flexible working. This means a company has to ‘reasonably’ consider flexible working requests, whereas previously only employees with caring responsibilities were legally covered. While the laws have been cautiously welcomed by most corners of business, and certainly by this publication, … Continue reading
Job Dissatisfaction – Signs your job isn’t for you
Here are a few ways to recognize the difference between a poor fit (and it might be time to start looking) and just a tough time. 1. Your goals are not aligned with the company. 2. You are discouraged from being you. 3. The culture makes you uncomfortable. 4. You don’t see a career path … Continue reading
Job Search in US – Find a Job Center
American Job Centers can help you look for work and offer classes like resume writing. Many states offer business services to help employers hire, retain and train workers. via America’s Service Locator: Find an American Job Center.
Job Search – Using apps designed for job seekers
We’re on the go with access to the internet all the time. When you find yourself waiting for an appointment, you probably find yourself reaching for your smartphone. Companies are finding new ways to reach people like you through mobile marketing. Without a budget for this type of marketing, let’s focus instead on how you … Continue reading
Job Search – The words which will lead the right recruitment agents and employers (video)
As an experienced recruiter Andy Headworth has seen big changes in the employment world in the last few years. Online profiles and applications are now often the only way that job-seekers can reach the agencies and employers that are advertising vacancies. Deeana is a recent journalism graduate who is finding it hard to break into … Continue reading
Hiring – Employee referrals and internal employees (with 42% of jobs) are the two main source
Employee referrals is still a dominant source of new hires: 25% of new hires results from these referrals. One out of 10 referred candidates gets hired The really interesting new finding is that the lion’s share of jobs is now filled by internal employees! Fully 42% of jobs are filled this way. You can understand … Continue reading
Job Search and LinkedIn Profile – 10 Tips
LinkedIn is simple enough to use, but it is such a powerful and thorough tool that there are many points which can be easily overlooked. These incredibly useful tips are not only going to make your LinkedIn profile the strongest it can possibly be, they are also going to change the way you use your … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap Between Employer and Job Seekers
(Guess Posts by by Rebecca Gray) If you happen to be unemployed and have been seeking a position for some time, but have met with little success, you might find yourself confused by recent statistics that indicate a steady decrease in unemployment claims, not to mention the frequently published projections of a rosy employment picture … Continue reading
Job Search tool for Flexible Jobs
There are a lot of perceptions of what work from home jobs and other flexible jobs can be, and quite honestly, most of them are outdated. We compiled this list of 100 of the Most Surprising Flexible Jobs, Past and Present, in order to help showcase that flexible work meaning telecommuting, freelance, part-time, flexible, … Continue reading
Job Search with LinkedIn – Getting recommendations
The best way to obtain high quality LinkedIn recommendations is to treat them similarly to obtaining formal recommendation letters: Contact only those people who know you well and can provide specific examples of your strengths and differentiators. For each person you ask to write a LinkedIn recommendation, provide them with three skills that you’d like … Continue reading
Disabilities – ‘We haven’t found a disability we can’t employ’ says former senior vice-president at US retailer Walgreens
“Let me tell you a story,” says Randy Lewis, former senior vice-president at US retailer Walgreens, in a Texan drawl. And it’s quite a story. It’s the tale of how a man who led logistics at America’s largest drug-store chain, supporting it as it grew from 1,600 to 8,000 outlets with the most advanced … Continue reading
Job Search – How to get a job abroad: 7 Tips
Start by teaching English Use social media Network effectively Get relevant work experience You don’t necessarily need a degree Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door Age shouldn’t be a barrier Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Seven tips on how to get a job abroad | … Continue reading
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