We see a lot of crazy job seeker stories, from mega-bucks marketing to eBay auctions. But does it work, and should you do it? As recession and unemployment rates continue to hit the headlines, we increasingly see stories in the media focused on how people ‘go the extra mile’ to find a job. My heart [...]
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The Career Hunt – why you should always be on the look-out for a job
I saw an interesting blog last week which made me think about this topic. It was a guy who had a really great job at a newspaper but was laid off. His advice was that you should always be on the look out. It’s easy to get into this mindset if, for example, you are [...]
Video: Bootlaw by Pinsent Masons nominated for an award
We’ve got a lot of top law firms very active on BraveNewTalent and we are particularly proud to be associated with Pinsent Masons today as we reveal they have been nominated for an award for their services to start ups just like us. Danvers Baillieu is one of the founders of Bootlaw, a monthly-ish event [...]
Infographic: How the internet is revolutionising education
This, people, is the past, present and most definitely the future. Via: OnlineEducation.net
Steve Jobs and his bad career advice
The tributes to Steve Jobs have already begun to turn to ash. And people are using the charcoal to blacken his career advice. Like here: ‘Steve Jobs gave bad career advice‘, says Forbes. A lot of people agree. And, yes, ‘don’t settle until you find something you love’ might well be bad advice for some. [...]
Graduate schemes: 5 tips for your plan of action
If you are graduating this year and are looking to apply for graduate schemes, you need to be on top of it now. Here’s 5 quick tips to make your plan great. Like the 3 Musketeers: oh no, hang on, I mean the Boy Scouts, Be Prepared. Or if not, you’d better get prepped to [...]
Shine: It’s easier than you think…
I was recently on a Focus Roundtable chat about Talent Communities. Now usually, we get a lot of questions from hiring managers, HR pros and recruiters about just how, why, when and where to set up a talent community (let that be a lesson to you jobseekers, many of them are as new at this [...]
Do what you love
Grads hear it, experienced pros hear it and folks transitioning in their careers hear it. Do what you love. Be passionate about your work. If it’s not fun, why are you doing it? The above platitudes are trotted out whenever culture, job search and talent acquisition are discussed but are they true? Are they useful? [...]
CV writing tips
Even though there are lots of alternatives to the ‘traditional CV’ these days, it’s a fact of life that at the moment, most positions and companies will require you to write a CV and probably a cover letter. However most CVs and cover letters are not what employers want or expect. Here’s a few tips [...]
No entry? Alternatives and add ons to University
Tuition fees are on the rise, A-level results have improved again, competition for fewer university places has reached record levels and unemployment among 16-24 year olds is at a worrying 20 per cent. Who was it that said the youth of today don’t know how good they’ve got it? As a recent graduate myself, I’ve [...]
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Reflections on the decade
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What building something involves
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BraveNewTalent Welcomes Gautam!
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Steve Jobs and his bad career advice
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Social Learning and the Big Society
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A Day with the Recruitment Ninjas
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Euro ITC crisis: We know we need ‘e-skills’, we just don’t know what they are
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Branding, Culture and the Age of Social
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Bring Out The Personality In Your Brand!
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