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8 Ways to Make Facebook Your Friend – Part 2
Let’s continue on from Part 1 shall we?
5. Become a content provider – this point is a corollary to the previous one. Rather than flood your news stream with inane remarks that add no value to people’s lives, provide … Continue reading
“No Reservations” – Is It Better to Use Many Social Media Platforms?
This is the second installment of week 1’s radio show. In this part we discuss whether or not it’s better to use a range of social media platforms for your career.
Join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to … Continue reading
Does Your Online Reputation Matter?
For every person that you ask about online reputation you’ll get a different opinion as to whether it matters in your job search, or life for that matter. I’m of the opinion that young job-seekers should be very wary of … Continue reading
Posted in Social Media Recruitment
Also tagged gen-y recruitment, online brand, online image, social media, social media screening
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“No Reservations” – NUS Campus Radio Show About Careers
We’ve teamed up with the good folks at Radio Pulze to present a weekly show on NUS campus radio about careers. The show known as “No Reservations” will cover a broad range of subjects to aid students in their future … Continue reading
Posted in About Gradkin, Social Media Recruitment
Also tagged careers, facebook, job-seekers, linkedin, networking, NUS, online brand, personal branding, radio pulze, social media, twitter
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Social Media For Your Career: Seminar @ NUS on September 15th, 3pm-5pm
Social media is a phenomenon that’s here to stay. With the growth of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube, it’s given rise to a more interactive approach to your job search. We’re seeing global trends of employers spending progressively … Continue reading
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Also tagged blog, facebook, google screening, gradkin, linkedin, NUS, NUS Careers, online branding, social media, social media profile, social media screening, social networking, twitter, youtube
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4 Steps to Attracting Gen-Y Talent
With the current view that the generational gap in the workforce is as wide as ever, it’s spurred a recent push by companies to better understand the Gen-Y recruitment landscape. Many companies that had previously been satisfied with their talent … Continue reading
Posted in Generation-Y
Also tagged attracting talent, company culture, Gen-Y, generation y, generational diversity, social media, social networking
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Facebook Connect Makes it Easier to Create a Professional Online Brand on Gradkin
Hi Everyone,
I’m very pleased to be announcing that we’ve integrated Facebook Connect into Gradkin. This means that young job-seekers can easily sign into Gradkin and create a Personal Brand by clicking on one button. The Facebook juggernaut continues to thrive … Continue reading
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Also tagged create CV, facebook, gradkin, online brand, online image, personal brand, personal branding, social media, social media profile, social media screening
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Jameson Stand Out With Creative Graduate Recruitment Campaign
Students are always encouraged to differentiate themselves and “stand out from the crowd”, but how often do employers do that? It’s usually the same mundane application process – fill out application form; attach CV and cover letter; psychometric testing; interview…and … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Market, Social Media Recruitment
Also tagged graduate employer, graduate recruitment
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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.
Is Social Media the Low Carb Diet of the Internet?
Social Media is more than just a buzzword today and reminds me of all the hoopla that surrounded low-carb diets. It’s constantly in the news, and regarded as a must-have tool for any business looking to drive consumers into their … Continue reading
