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What recruiters look for on your resume in 15 seconds
I am often asked about what I look for when I read a CV and how long it takes to screen a resume. This process can take as little as 10-15 seconds - especially when I receive over 150 applications for one role, as it was the case with a one role I was recently...
5 secrets internal recruiters won’t tell you (but wish they could)
You might be intimidated when dealing with recruiters, but we genuinely want the best for you and the company. As much we want you to have a great candidate experience, here are some things we just can’t share with you. 1. “You typically could have got a higher salary...
How to ace a TV interview
You may be required to attend a TV interview, whether it is for a job or something that is happening in your life. Going for an interview is not as easy as just walking into a studio and speaking. It also requires that you pay attention to certain things like your...
How to Transition Well From Student to Young Adult
A young person’s life is full of milestones, but the two most significant are leaving home to study at university, and then leaving university to get their first ‘adult job’in the ‘adult world.’Transitioning from student to young adult, though, without the safety net...
4 Tips to Upscale Your Online Business With Shopify Plus
Every online business owner wants to earn more money. Another thing that they dearly want is to spend a portion of their money on proper marketing techniques so that they can earn more in the long-run. Having money always gives you that safety blanket to fall back on...
Raw Talent vs. Job Experience: Tips When to Hire
Looking at the headline might have you blurting out that it’s a no-brainer question, but the truth is, there’s more to it than saying that raw talent should be isolated to a relatively new function, or that experienced employees are always the best candidate for...
Is a Car Necessary for Career Success?
When it comes to finding your dream job, there are many qualities and skills that you can possess which can help make you stand out from the crowd. However, what you may not realise is how many benefits come along with having a driving licence. Here are a few reasons...
Are These Things Limiting Your Career Progression?
Are you stuck in a career standstill? Many of us are, but there are usually ways to progress up the career ladder and into more fulfilling and better-paid job roles. However, there are often limiting factors to our progression, and some of them are detailed below. Are...
4 Crucial Teaching Skills Every Great Teacher Needs
Teaching skills are exactly what you make of them. Far too often teachers overthink what they're doing in their classroom and the approach they need to be taking. Some crucial teaching skills all teachers need are Mindset, Collaboration, Relevance and Humour. These...
Tips for Getting Hired: How to Demonstrate Engagement in an Interview
This article is part of the "Interview tips" series.Job interviews are an exciting but stressful event. Landing one typically results from sending out who knows how many resumes and cover letters, and there is usually stiff competition even after you’ve been asked in...
