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  If you’re looking for a new job, the opportunity to learn new skills, and discover content and connections that can support your career, then LinkedIn is the place for you. With 700+ million people on LinkedIn globally, including recruiters and prospective employers, and millions of jobs available, it gives you the best opportunity to find your dream role.   In this blog, you...

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  It’s probably happened to you at least once before… during your job search you’ve spotted the perfect job advertisement that you’d love to apply for, only to realise you don’t quite match all the stated job requirements. Perhaps you feel you don’t have the specific experience the job description states is needed, or you lack a particular technical skill that is listed. The...

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  I’m sure most reading this have been there: that overwhelming urge to quickly find a new job in the hope that a move will fix that thing, or things, we’ve been unhappy with at work for so long – be that escaping an unsupportive boss, a quest to learn new skills or the need to finally see your potential realised and feel appreciated.   And, we all know that when these negative...

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  “Skills” and “competencies” are two terms you’ll come across regularly when searching for your next job.  It might seem as if these two words are interchangeable – but it’s actually not quite right to describe “competency” as a mere synonym of “skill”.   There is, in fact, a very real difference between these two terms. If you’re looking for a new job or are keen to...

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  In today’s evolving world of work, social media is transforming the job search process for both those who are actively looking for a new job and those who may not be, but want to be ready for when the right opportunity arises.   So, to help us understand how social media can be used to find a new job, we’re joined by Chantelle Kemp, Manager of Business Change and Optimisation...

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  I’ve spoken before about the language you use on your CV and how it can have a huge bearing on whether or not you make the interview shortlist. For example, using action verbs to communicate your successes is one of the simplest ways to help your CV stand out.   But it’s also important that the language you use isn’t too clichéd. If it is, you may run the risk of...

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  It’s no secret that an up-to-date and engaging LinkedIn profile can help you to get noticed by recruiters – whether you are actively or passively looking for a new role. But does that mean that CVs are becoming less important?   The short answer is no. Your CV and LinkedIn profile are two separate, but complementary entities which serve different purposes both to a recruiter...

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  Next time you apply for a job, will people or algorithms screen your application? Chances are, it’ll be the latter, with technological advancements reducing the time to hire. After all, one job ad can elicit hundreds of responses, many of which may be inappropriate, yet all must be screened in order to identify the suitable candidates.   With the aid of artificial intelligence...

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  Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to find a new job? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, according to our recent poll, a huge three-quarters of people are planning on looking for a new job this year, so you may well be facing some competition.   So, how can you really make your CV shine bright amongst the rest? One of the best ways is to showcase your skills in a way...

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  If you’ve found yourself in the position of being made redundant, don’t be afraid of communicating it clearly on your CV and in a job interview. When addressing your redundancy on your CV, include any relevant and appropriate background information, such as the department or organisation needing to downsize, and ensure you highlight your key achievements in the role. ...

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