The career map of yesteryear versus the career map of today’s workforce draws a contrasting image of employment. Education and training through to University graduation was generally sufficient in years gone by in order to secure a half decent job. But today, with the massive advancements in technology, the skill sets of the workforce must …
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LinkedIn recently compiled a list of 25 career skills that draw the most interest from employers. After examining its user profiles and hiring and IT recruiting activity that occurs on the site, LinkedIn found that 20 of the most popular skills all focus on IT and technology. Topping this list are social media marketing, mobile …
Hey it’s 2014 – long gone are the days of newspaper job ads and snail mail resumes. Job hunters and employers alike are instead eschewing the traditional analog hiring process in favor of streamlined online options, like the popular professional networking site LinkedIn. Keeping an updated, accurate profile – which for many is as close …
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Everything about you today is digitised and stored online which means important data about you can be stored in the cloud, indefinitely. This can pose an issue if there’s anything bad about your digital footprint and can have a negative affect when dealing with recruiters and potential employers in the future. If you’re worried, use …
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Whether you are a promoting yourself professionally or attempting to generate greater awareness of your personal brand, Facebook has done you a great favour, but you probably don’t know it yet. Facebook cover photos are quickly becoming the online version of the billboard, as professionals and companies alike take their internet presence and marketing skills …
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University is over and many IT graduates will flood the market seeking employment with technology companies they’ve spent the last four years preparing for. Very often after a job application is submitted an email will be sent asking for the applicant to take a test. Yep – the aptitude test is now a new standard …
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Finding a job right out of University is a daunting task that seems to be getting tougher on graduates every year. One job finding approach that has proved successful over the years has been job fairs, which may be offered at your University. Some quality preparation and understanding of the process can make any job …
Gone are the days when a resume enjoyed little significance in landing a new job. Today, if you fail to impress any recruiter with your CV, you can take almost guarantee that your job has gone to someone else who’s submitted a better resume than you. So what actually needs to be done in drafting …
There are a number of ways to format your resume to catch the attention of a potential employer. This is influenced by your areas of strength, and what the prospective position entails. Emphasising your best qualities in a forthright way will help connect you with employers who seek your talents. What are some general tips …
While many individuals hope they can find their perfect job early in their careers, it is often a fact of life that you must change your career at one or more points. While this isn’t a bad thing, there can be some unproductive ways in which to go about changing your career. When Should I …