The importance of creativity in the finance industry
- May 8th, 2012If you’re reading this, chances are that you are dressed in a serious, pencil striped and professionally tailored business suit. You’re up at 5am to work out or face the traffic, compile long-term strategies and focus on critical business decisions. I get it – the finance industry is a serious one. But do all work [...]
...moreAs we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other?
- April 20th, 2012How our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication
...moreDo facial blemishes negatively impact job applicants?
- April 13th, 2012A job interview is stressful, period. You need to know where you are going (in more ways than one), do your homework thoroughly and be ready for curve balls. In-between all of this, you need to look good and be well-dressed. But what about physical features out of your control? New research proves that looks [...]
...moreWill you fail to have a great career?
- March 27th, 2012The difference between a great career and a missed opportunity is often not that far apart. In this funny and blunt talk from TEDxUW, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
...moreAre there jobs out there for young, recently qualified Chartered Accountants?
- March 22nd, 2012A distraught mother recently contacted the Network Recruitment team with a problem: her son, a newly qualified Chartered Accountant, is having difficulty to find employment. Much more difficult than he has envisioned when he enrolled at university. Although – after job hunting for two-and-a-half-months – he was offered a temporary contract, it was yanked out [...]
...moreTechnical assessments for software developers: a necessary evil?
- March 16th, 2012Specialist IT consultant Lara Green points out that technical assessments, often a compulsory part of certain interviews, is quite a sore point for software developers. In some instances, candidates need to avail themselves for a full day of assessments before even sitting down for an interview. Unfortunately, these assessments are often non-negotiable, even for senior [...]
...moreThe power of introverts in the workplace
- March 9th, 2012In a culture where being social and outgoing are prised above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
...moreThe secret to happiness at work
- February 28th, 2012We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.
...moreWhat kind of salary can IT graduates expect?
- February 21st, 2012By guest writer Lara Green. Lara possesses a B.A. degree in Psychology and English from the University of South Africa. She joined the recruitment industry 7 years ago whilst living in the UK. Upon her return to South Africa, she worked for one of the country’s largest resourcing brands. She joined Network Recruitment in 2009 [...]
...moreRecruitment consultants the answer to your job search
- February 16th, 2012You’ve bought the newspapers and applied online, but the invitation to that job interview just keeps evading you. Approaching a specialised recruitment consultant could be the ideal solution to your job search headaches. What does a recruitment consultant do? Recruitment consultants facilitate the entire hiring process – from receiving the job spec from the hiring [...]
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