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Category Archives: Polls
Baby Boomers, Gen-X, Gen-Y: What was the MOST Important requirement for your first job?
I want to get to the bottom of what each generation prioritised in their first job. Although I have my own assumptions, there’s some variance in references, so I’d like to hear it directly from my audience.
It’s pretty safe to … Continue reading
Also posted in Generation-Y
Tagged baby boomers, first job, gen-x, Gen-Y, generation y
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Social Media Recruitment: Does your company do it?
In my previous article I wrote about the emerging strategy of social media recruiting. Many companies today are utilising this technology to enhance their recruitment efforts, while others are yet to take the leap.
Video CV: Would You Use One?
We’re seeing a steady incline of video viewership on the web with individuals and organisations marketing themselves and their products. One of the major reasons for this trend is the ease with which videos can be produced today. No fancy … Continue reading
Also posted in Personal Branding
Tagged online video, video CV, video Resume, viral video
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To Friend or not to Friend, that is the Question
Professors, Students and Facebook just don’t mix.
At least that’s what the former two parties will tell you. Facebook’s mission on the other hand is “to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” … Continue reading
Is it unethical for Recruiters to screen candidates using Social Media?
Well this is a question that I have received mixed reaction to. Some people are adamantly against this practice and feel that recruiters screening candidates this way are acting insidiously. Others however, believe that it is no different from candidates … Continue reading
