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Job Search in Scotland – More than 40% of traffic is now from mobile users
Scottish job seekers are increasingly looking for their next career move on mobile devices, according to the country’s leading recruitment platform. s1jobs most recent data reports that more than 40% of traffic to their site is now from mobile users, signalling a huge mind shift in how people now view the job hunt and application … Continue reading
Job Dissatisfaction – What can you do ?
Sadly, around the world today there are millions of people who go to work every day disliking their job and wishing they were elsewhere (according to Gallup organization, only 13% of people are actively engaged in their jobs.) While the cost to the bottom line in organizations is in the billions, the cost to the … Continue reading
Resilient Workforce – Some questions you should be asking
If you are not sure of the connection between employee resilience and your company’s ability to thrive in this economy, see how many of these questions you answer “Yes” to: Do you believe it’s challenging for many people to focus on their jobs and keep their spirits up because of what’s going on in their … Continue reading
UK – 10 questions would-be undergraduates to ask at universities
Prospective university students are being encouraged to ask difficult questions as part of a University and College Union campaign for greater transparency in higher education, launched today. The union has produced a list of 10 questions it wants would-be undergraduates to ask. UCU general secretary, Sally Hunt, said that students were “bombarded by information these … Continue reading
Job Search – One in every two is now on a mobile device
In June 2014 Indeed’s job search data showed that nearly 50% of all job seekers are looking for and applying to jobs through a mobile device. With this acquisition, Indeed will enable employers worldwide to take advantage of this shift and to accept job applications through a mobile device, without any infrastructure upgrades or IT … Continue reading
LinkedIn on iPhone in US – Job Search App Debuts
LinkedIn launched a job search app Thursday that is available to iOS users in the United States. The app lets you search for and filter jobs, save jobs that interest you, learn more about a company, and apply for a position using the information in your LinkedIn profile. “More than 40 percent of you are currently … Continue reading
Resume – Admitting faith cuts callback chances by more than 25 percent study finds
According to two recently released studies, admitting one’s faith on a resume can cut the chances for a callback by more than 25 percent. Scholars with the “Religious Affiliation and Hiring Discrimination” field experiments, conducted in the South and New England, found that “applicants who expressed a religious identity were 26 percent less likely to … Continue reading
An Alternative to Tipping
There’s a Kentucky restaurant that has completely abolished tipping, and contrary to what you might expect, it actually looks like it might be great for their servers. Since Packhouse Meats restaurant in Newport, Kentucky opened in January, its had signs posting everywhere making clear that tips are not part of the transaction process. The credit … Continue reading
Job Interview – Narcissists perform best study finds
Job applicants with narcissistic personalities are more successful than equally qualified candidates who act more modestly, according to a new study. The research also found that applicants from countries with cultures that place greater emphasis on humility may find it tougher to land a job. The study, which was conducted at the University of British … Continue reading
Job Interview – The water test
A GREAT résumé, the right answers in the interview and stellar references may not be enough to nab the dream job in a competitive employment market.With so many qualified candidates out there, employers are able to be much pickier. We all know that presenting well in the job interview is important but you may be … Continue reading
Workplace Bullying – Being treated as invisible is more harmful ?
Although surveys show that people consider it more psychologically harmful to be harassed than ignored, workplace ostracism turns out to have a bigger impact than harassment, doing greater harm to employees’ well-being and causing greater job turnover, says a team led by Jane O’Reilly of the University of Ottawa. Ostracism is also more common: Of … Continue reading
Job Search Tips from Apple’s Michael Hageloh
Apple insider Michael Hageloh discusses some of the less-known risks and errors that plague the job search process. “Some young people assume that the hiring process will naturally highlight their skills and ultimately lead them to the right position—but that’s just not true. You may be the best candidate for a given job, but the … Continue reading
Job Interview – 15 things a recruiter look for
This is what recruiter look for when you walk into his office for an interview: Be Yourself! Be Confident in Who You Are and What You Have to Offer Look Me in the Eyes Tell Me a Good Story Sit Up Straight Relax Practice Practice Practice Know the Job and the Company Make Sure You Know … Continue reading
Job Interview – 10 Things that must be said
There is a ton of advice out there about what not to say in an interview don’t badmouth your boss, don’t ask about salary in the first five minutes, etc.. But how do you know what you must say in an interview? How can you influence the recruiter so she knows, without a doubt, that … Continue reading
LinkedIn in US – To Aggregate Job Listings
With the announcement this morning that it would begin to aggregate jobs from U.S. employers, LinkedIn took a big step to building its Economic Graph, and realizing its plan to provide all the world’s open jobs to all the world’s workers. Beginning June 2nd, LinkedIn will offer hundreds of thousands of jobs aggregated from the … Continue reading
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