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Buzzwords, Jargon and other LinkedIn Problems
One person’s Head of Procurement is another person’s Procurement Executive and another person’s Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain. How do you ensure your LinkedIn profile isn’t confusing employers and holding back your career? Erce/Shutterstock.com LinkedIn currently boasts over 460 million users and two new signups per second. If that makes you feel like … Continue reading Buzzwords, Jargon and other LinkedIn Problems
Help! A Potential Employer Asked For My Facebook Password
You’re in the middle of a job interview when the recruiter shocks you by asking for your Facebook password, citing “company policy”. Do you: A) Meekly hand it over; B) Kick over your chair and storm out; or C) Politely but firmly refuse? Have you ever been asked to hand over your social media details … Continue reading Help! A Potential Employer Asked For My Facebook Password
Want That Job? 7 Pitfalls To Avoid On Your CV
This seasoned recruiter skim-reads CVs for an average of two to three seconds before deciding whether to read them in their entirety. How can you make sure your CV doesn’t end up in the bin? Even with the digital revolution changing the world, CVs are still the Number 1 way to showcase your skills and achievements … Continue reading Want That Job? 7 Pitfalls To Avoid On Your CV
Does Your CV Pack a Punch for a Real Live Human?
It’s all very well being able to get your CV past a computer algorithm. But how can you make sure it packs a punch when it lands in front of a human? In my previous article, I discussed the power of using the right keywords to make sure your CV gets past the recruitment gates. … Continue reading Does Your CV Pack a Punch for a Real Live Human?
How to Get Your CV in Front of a Real Person & Past an Algorithm
As recruiters change the way they filter and select candidates, you’ll need to revolutionise your CV to make sure it lands on their desk. The Corporate World has changed more in the last 20 years than at any time in history, procurement probably more than most. The Procurement function wasn’t even represented on Boards and certainly … Continue reading How to Get Your CV in Front of a Real Person & Past an Algorithm