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What Are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators Explained
The professional world is jam-packed full of jargon, abbreviations and business terminology that isn’t always obvious, especially to those just starting out on their career. One such example that you’ll see all over job adverts and hear thrown around in the office is a ‘KPI’. So, what are KPIs and why are they important? Even…
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Second Interview Questions You Should Prepare For
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first interview round and now you’re moving forward to a second interview. If you’ve reached this stage in the recruitment process, your chances are definitely looking good for receiving that all-important job offer. But what should you expect from your second interview? Will the second interview questions be the…
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How Can Electrical Wholesalers Help to Improve Installation Safety?
Safety first! With advances in electricals and technology as a whole, electrical installation safety has never been more vital. Our Recruitment Manager and industry expert, James Downing, shares his thoughts on test equipment. Where there’s a blame, there’s a claim. It’s no secret that we’re seeing a rise in compensation culture, even for the most…
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What is the Best Font for your CV? Top 5 Revealed
Your CV needs to make a big impression on employers if you want to receive an invitation to interview. One of the key design areas that you need to get right is your font. But, what is the best font for your CV? Font is more important than you may think as it can suggest…
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Why is Work Experience Important for Graduate Job Hunters?
Everyone has been there; you find the perfect job advert and then… ‘Must have at least 2 years’ experience’. For graduate job hunters, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to get entry-level jobs within their chosen career when every employer seems to want experience. So, why is work experience important? If the vicious ‘I…
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Interpersonal Skills: Why They Are Vital and How to Improve Them
There are a number of key skills for jobs that will help you climb the ladder to success. However, your interpersonal skills encompass many attributes that are highly sought after by employers. So, what are interpersonal skills? Why are they important? And how do you improve them? What are interpersonal skills? Quite simply put, your…
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The Ultimate Gap Year Guide: Are You Ready to See the World?
Before uni, right after uni, years after uni; it doesn’t matter when you take your gap year, it’s guaranteed to be the best time of your life! Taking time out to go travelling isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and some will tell you why you shouldn’t take a gap year. However, nothing can keep the…
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Essentials for Success: Winning Negotiation Skills and Techniques
What is negotiation? For many, the word will strike up images of wheeler-dealers haggling over second-hand cars or perhaps business bigwigs signing huge deals. Either way, it’s easy to neglect the importance of this skill in our everyday working lives. Negotiation skills are key to success, no matter what your profession. Why do you need…
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Top 10 Key Skills for Any Job: What Employers Want
Have you got the skills that employers are looking for? If you’re on the hunt for a job, there are certain skills and competencies that you’ll want to highlight in your job applications and demonstrate at interviews. While the industry and roles you are considering will require their own specialist skills and knowledge, there are…
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How to Start a Cover Letter that Grabs Employers’ Attention
This article will change your entire LIFE! OK… That might be overselling it a little bit, but this proves a good point. If you want someone to keep reading something, you need to hook them right from the beginning. The same is true whether you’re talking about blog articles, blockbuster movie scripts or even your…