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Online Networking Series [Part 1 of 3]: Creating an online network to help your career

By on November 28, 2011 in The Career Hub

Recently I’ve been out and about touring some universities to speak to students about networking online. We know that in the competitive workplace, networking can give you the edge. However if you’re new to the workplace, have few professional contacts so far and are not sure who to connect with, it can seem very daunting. [...]

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Improving student employability with Social Media

By on August 23, 2010 in The Career Hub

Social Media is already an integrant part of the recruitment process in large organizations. Employers understand the importance of engaging with candidates in a much more meaningful way, without compromising costs and adding efficiency. Not to mention the fact that, by using social media, they can recruit in an environment that is much more familiar [...]

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Students yet to realise the power of networking to get a job

By on July 28, 2010 in The Career Hub

Ever heard of the phrase “It’s not what you know but who you know?”  Well that phrase is increasingly becoming a crucial factor in today’s society. The power of networking and referral is critical in the current economic climate and student and graduates need to identify the importance of networking earlier than later in their [...]

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