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Completing Job Application Forms

Online job application forms are being used more and more by employers. Many employers choose to use these type of forms, both online and paper versions, as it requires candidates to answer questions they want answered, not just the information you decide to give. It also means the employer can compare candidates more easily as…

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LinkedIn Advanced Tips

Optimising your LinkedIn presence Our previous post looked at the basic use of LinkedIn and it revolved around setting up your profile, making connections and joining groups. If you want to optimise benefits that you can derive from the site you should familiarise yourself with the facilities and options that LinkedIn provides. Improve your profile…

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LinkedIn Basic Tips

Image Source: Animation by Will – iamwill.co.uk Why join LinkedIn? You can use LinkedIn to find out about job opportunities, research, network and to develop your personal brand. The level of benefit you derive from the site is dependent on how well you maintain your LinkedIn profile. Absolute Basics • Your profile needs a good…

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Go Google Yourself

As people become more comfortable with the internet they tend to reveal more and more about themselves online on blogs and social media sites. DO YOU SHOUT IN CAPITALS, are you a venting Vlogger or a troll on Twitter? Finding out that you’ve been Googled by a potential employer can be unnerving, are you negative…