Posts in Job seeking success
1 tiny action, to stand out from other HR professionals

Maybe you already use it as a basic courtesy to acknowledge the efforts of your social circle when you take the time to pen your gratitude for a gift, or for being hosted at a party or dinner.   And with many of us leading crazy busy lives today, it might in fairness be a "Thank you" SMS or email, instead of the lovely hand written cards of old.

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Getting feedback for your HR job application or interview process

Comments I’ve received from this group in this month alone include:

“You don’t know what you’re talking about so do yourself a favour and put my CV through your client if you want to make some money.”

“What a f*****g pile of s**t”

“Bog standard automatic reply, don’t know why you bothered you moron”

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You put what on your HR executive résumé ?!

Make sure your Linkedin profile features a professional photo.  Frolicking on a beach holiday, glamour shots fit only for your boy/girl friend, receiving (what appears to be) a lap dance in the company of your mates, or getting sozzled at a wedding might all make for fun pics, but not for your professional profile and especially not whilst you're hunting for work.

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