GDPR: What does it mean for candidates like you?
If last year’s Word of the Year was ‘youthquake’, this year’s may well be ‘GDPR’. Interest in the new EU privacy directive has hit fever pitch, not least for those working in cyber security, IT and digital roles – many of who will be responsible for implementing the legislation in their organisation. But…
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Your personal toolkit for a future-proofed career in IT: Part 3 – CV
CVs remain the staple of job applications and, for many candidates, a source of frustration and anxiety. Curriculum Vitae, loosely translated from Latin, means “the course of your life”. The definition captures the challenge of crafting an excellent CV: How do you package your professional and academic life so far? And not just…
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5 digital alternatives to job hunting on LinkedIn
Since its launch in 2002, LinkedIn has become the professional networking site of choice for job hunters and recruiters across the globe. Today the site boasts 500 million users and 10 million active job posts, and these numbers aren’t just puffery. A 2016 report (admittedly from LinkedIn themselves) reveals that new employees sourced…
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The true cost of pre-employment checks, for employers and employees
How long does it really take to secure and start a new job? Time Magazine says six weeks
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Is your digital persona employable?
What do Phil Neville, Sally Bercow and Piers Morgan have in common? They’ve all come under fire as a result of their social media usage. Morgan famously outed Ryan Giggs’ affair despite his super-injunction, Bercow libelled Lord McAlpine, and Neville came under attack as his past sexist posts were unearthed just hours after he…
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How can networks and networking drive your IT career forwards?
John Donne famously wrote ‘No man is an island entire of itself’; a philosophy which certainly rings true in the world of business and career progression. As human beings, we thrive through forging new connections, developing reciprocal relationships and building trust. Business networking can provide an invaluable source of information sharing, support and inspiration. Most…
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