Many senior executives claim they are hired via the simple act of word of mouth, or that a recruitment firm found them, chatted to them, and headhunted them. 

Sure, both methods can work in your favour when you’re looking to make the leap from an adequate, well-paying position to one that is more up your alley and even better paying – but let’s first consider the best way to be discovered, in the first place. 



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One career that has some allure and nostalgic charm in the minds of many is being a truck driver. While the idea of traveling across the country for a living may be attractive to some, becoming a trucker is in no way easy or as simple as one might think. Beyond just having a high…

Not everyone kicking off a job search has an executive coach or mentor in their corner. And, that’s ok – these individuals come with a hefty price tag. But if you’ve had any career coaching in the past, you’ll know exactly what a high-level coach would tell…

The UK is still trying to pick itself back up from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a matter of fact, the nation’s economy has grown by 7.5% in 2021. Factoring this along with the restrictions being lifted, means that the population and businesses can plan out their future free from lockdown restrains.

So how does this affect…

Everyday working life is constantly evolving, and it makes sense that where and how we work would is also changing. Not everyone wants to work in an office and there is plenty of alternatives to consider than only your morning commute.

Enter collaborative technologies and with them, a boom in users per day by the millions. Companies are becoming more flexible and accessible to…

Imagine your plight scrolling through your inbox and searching for the right candidate! 

Moreover, the resumes are in various languages. How many resumes would pop up in your email every day? 

Well, maybe 10 to 50 resumes per vacancy. A rough estimate would be around 200 CVs per day. Isn’t screening so many resumes terrifying? 

Wouldn’t it be good if you didn’t have to do all this manually? Now, this is where…

Both Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a toll on the recruitment process. Amidst a pool of vacant positions, employers are having a hard time when it comes to attracting the best talent. Employees are reluctant to switch roles due to uncertainty, outsourcing workers from the European Union isn’t on the cards anymore, and employees are lacking both hard and soft skills.

This is on record as the…

As an employer, you spend a lot of time looking for employees with skills that can help your business grow. However, the onus for skills that can help a company grow shouldn’t just fall to employees. Employers themselves need to keep their skills polished and updated before asking it of others.

A great solution for employers is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. Using a variety of education methods, these courses focus on professional development on an individual…

You spent years studying data science in the hopes of breaking into the field as a data scientist. After several rejections, you finally receive a response from an interviewer. You are going to get hired. All of your efforts have finally paid off.

While this appears to be a very pleasant conclusion, the story does not finish here. You are demotivated, fatigued, and tired after a few months on the job. The company expectations are quite different from your outputs and your employer is…

The Black Hole, that is the Hiring Manager(HM)!!

We have all been through it. Sending resume upon resume, screen upon screen, over to the HM, only to have them disappear, never to be heard from again. Seemingly lost in some black hole. The question is what to do about…

When the Recruiter Calls - Dos and Don'ts

Medical bills and records are essential for institutions like hospitals, retirement facilities, doctor offices, and more. However, maintaining these documents and data is not a simple task for everyone, especially individuals who lack the skills and training. With a medical coding background, you can take on these responsibilities and have less…

Stamford, CT, May 27, 2022 – The world-renowned artificial intelligence certification provider, United States Artificial Intelligence Institute (USAII™) will conduct International Scholarship Exam 2022 on June 18, 19, 25, and 26, this year. According to USAII™, this is a students-only exam that will be conducted across the globe to…

Let’s be brutally honest: you are surely acquainted with one or more individuals that you are not particularly fond of. It may be that Rita, your neighbour, is too loud and nosey for your liking. It could be that Uncle George is overly fussy and pernickety. Or, maybe, the chatty guy at the bus stop simply does not give you good vibes.

The chances are that there is someone at your workplace who you struggle to connect and communicate with. When collaborating and rowing in unison…

It's been a few years since I have written a good Recruiting Blogs article.  It's time to get back at it.  I've had too many lingering realities in recent months about the landscape that is Staffing.  Covid has indeed changed everything, the Labor Market is tighter, the challenges more real and adding value is going to require a different…

If you are interested in machining, you probably enjoy operating large equipment and have a passion for manufacturing careers. However, while vital to society, machining is not a commonly discussed career path. Here is what you need to know to land an incredible job as a…

How to write a great job description

It’s All In The Name – Your first challenge is to get a top candidate to click on your job posting from a large, mind-numbing, and repetitive list of…

There’s a saying in the careers industry that you’ll know it’s time to make a job or career change when you start asking yourself if it’s time to make a change.

While there is truth to that, there’s more to making your decision.

Below are tips to help you identify some of the…