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How can a blog get me a job?

As an employer I used to ‘Google’ applicants for jobs.  See what presence they had on the internet.

I was usually disappointed, other than the odd Facebook account (and sometimes I mean ODD), or a banal twitter feed, or the occasional picture somewhere, most applicants left little evidence of their views or thinking.

And whilst we are warned not to indulge in silly pictures or posts in case these come back to haunt us, i would like to turn this around and propose that the internet is a great way to get a profile to boost your changes of that great job you want.… Read more

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8 things to look for in an internal hire

In my previous company, I perceived it was easier to be hired if you weren’t an internal candidate and I’ve written about this recently.
You may be surprised to hear this, but we knew almost everything about internal candidates, and typically just their failures and mistakes tended to surface in the discussions.  External candidates were all upside; internal candidates had upside potential but their downsides were all to visible.
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I’m an internal hire – help me

I’ve heard it before, and I’ve seen it in my own company- internal hires just don’t get promoted compared to external hires.  It does happen, and here’s a way to position yourself to avoid the dreaded- “we like you, but this role just isn’t for you”.

There are two fundamental reasons I feel internal candidates don’t get hired. The number one mistake that I see is that the internal job candidate doesn’t treat the interview seriously enough.… Read more

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Your search for your next career

I have several experienced friends, who have left employment either voluntarily or not, before having secured their next role.  In the current environment, it can be challenging to make that ideal next connection and your next career move.

Here are some tips on how to ensure your continued employability after reviewing how we typically fill job openings as an insight on where to place your search emphasis.… Read more

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5 steps when your team member resigns

She sidled nervously to me near the lifts as I waited for the friday rush to pass, averted her gaze, and simply said “Sorry I’m resigning, can I not work my notice period as the new company need me in a week?” She smiled wanly and waited for my response as I stared at whether to board the open lift.

If you’ve faced this or dread this, you’re not alone in not being prepared for employee resignations!… Read more