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28/09/21

How do you know when itโ€™s time to move on? You just do.

Blog post by Ruby Celine “I know what satisfaction feels like and this isnโ€™t it.“ Weโ€™ve all been there at some point in our careers where the dreaded Monday blues almost feels like an everyday thing. We wake up feeling apprehensive about the work day ahead and although weโ€™re getting stuff done, weโ€™re really only…

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28/09/21

Crafting An Effective CV For Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Professionals

Blog post by Jade Watson I recently posted to offer out CV advice and was quite overwhelmed with the response. The feedback I was giving was pretty much the same for most of the people I spoke with, so I decided it would be helpful to put something in writing for everyone to take a…

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28/09/21

What hiring managers really look for in a good portfolio

Blog post by Jo Corner Whether you are more of a UXer or a Visual Designer, Strategic Designer or User Researcher, your portfolio is your gateway to an interview, the chance for you to showcase what you have done and who you are as a designer. It can be a daunting and time-consuming task even…

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3/09/21

10 tips on how to make an online portfolio

Your online presence in the working world is essential, which is why knowing how to make an online portfolio is so important.

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21/07/21

The best cities to relocate to in 2021

After lockdowns and a pandemic halted most of the worldโ€™s travel plans, itโ€™s no surprise that many people are exploring different ways of working – including remote working and relocating to different cities. In a recent study, 57% of respondents said that they are willing to work remotely for an employer that doesnโ€™t have a…

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29/06/21

Everything you need to know about applicant tracking systems, and how to beat the bots!

The job-searching process can be a tedious and confusing time for anyone looking to secure employment. With a range of CV styles and best practices available online, youโ€™d think that all you need to do is apply what youโ€™ve learned about CVs, and boom, you land your 1st interview! However, the development and use of applicant tracking…

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22/06/21

Career path guide: What is a UX Designer?

According to recent surveys, UX design is one of the top five in-demand skills, continuing into 2021 and beyond. The job market is promising, and it is well worth pursuing a career in this field.

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15/06/21

How important is a university degree?

How important is a university degree? It’s a question that has long been debated and even more so since the pandemic. On the one hand, obtaining a degree can come with various benefits, graduates can have more job opportunities and the potential to earn more. On the other hand, more companies are looking at skills over education.

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8/06/21

Career path guide: What is a Software Developer

If you love to solve problems, have a passion for technology, and think outside the box, then a job as a Software Developer may be for you. It is a broad field with endless information out there, but we have done the research and compiled a list of everything you need to know. From job descriptions to the skills and education required and possible career path – this is your essential guide.

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3/06/21

How to find (and land) a remote job

Working from home is ideal. You don’t have to contend with traffic which means you have more time and you usually get to work flexible hours. The best part is you can be employed by a company based anywhere in the world! What’s great is that more workplaces are giving employees the option to work from home. We’ve put together this guide on how to find a remote job.

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5/05/21

Back to office anxiety? You’re not alone

If you are feeling uneasy or anxious about what the future holds, know that you are not alone. Not only have we had to navigate the unknown territories that come with a global pandemic but our lives have had to adapt and shift to a new way of working in a professional capacity. Over the…

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4/05/21

Age discrimination in hiring hurts us all

Salt’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on the perception of age and years of experience. I felt compelled to share my thoughts on age with you after talking to many candidates at both ends of the spectrum who are being actively discriminated against. All the research tells us that diverse teams and organisations…

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