Archive for May 2019
How to write a resume
With hundreds of resumes coming their way, recruiters and hiring managers have limited time to read each resume in detail. In a matter of seconds, your resume either makes it on the shortlist, or not. As with any written content, there is an art and science behind writing a resume. Let’s examine what typically goes…
Read MoreAre you making these 7 common hiring mistakes?
Want to find new hires who will perform and stay? Then don’t follow these common practices. In my 16 years in recruitment, I’ve seen the all-too-common mistakes many hiring managers make when they recruit for new hires. It’s understandable – time is limited and we all naturally fall back on the practices that seem most…
Read MoreWork life balance: What jobseekers want
Work life balance: What jobseekers want more than money Your graduate recruitment program would want to attract top talent and you think just showing them the money would be enough – because that’s what job candidates want most, right? Not any more. Hudson research shows that for the first time in several years, work life…
Read MoreWhat to do before a job interview
Congratulations! Your carefully crafted cover letter has managed to impress, your CV has demonstrated that you have relevant skills and experience, and you’ve been invited to an interview with your prospective employer in two days’ time. While you’ve already thought about whether you might be a good fit when you applied for the role, now is the…
Read MoreHow to network your way to success
Effective professional networking tips In today’s connected world, networking is a career necessity – but it’s one that comes easily to some and not to others. Yet when done properly, business networking can make a massive difference to your career, often leading to new professional opportunities that you might otherwise have never been given. When…
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