Archive for 'August,2012'
What makes a kick-ass Account Manager?
It’s no secret that the current job market is tough. But, if you’re a kick-ass Account Manager, chances are you still have great career opportunities with exceptional businesses that will still hire, right now. Clients are [...]
How to leverage employer brands to attract top talent
In such difficult economic times, when high unemployment levels and rumors of fiscal peril abound, it can be easy for internal recruiters and HR to assume that they have the pick of the litter when hiring [...]
Agencies, media & digital companies: Your sales pitch sucks
I believe passionately in the power of professional networking. Almost every day I receive an approach from an advertising/marketing agency, media owner, technology provider (particularly around mobile apps right now) or people looking to work for [...]
Redundant? Me!?
Let’s be honest; job hunting sucks. It’s a bit like living your life on a roller coaster. You’ve got the highs in the form of call-backs from prospective employers, confirmed interviews, and that feeling you get [...]
10 ways social media technologies are adding value
With the use of Social media technologies we can, at almost no cost, connect with like-minded “tribes” globally at scale and speed. We can share ideas and knowledge in words, images and with the virtual face-to-face [...]
Twitter for business: 18 things you should NOT do
Three and a half years on Twitter, for business, doesn’t sound like a long time, however in the world of social media — it is, believe me! I have learned so much along the way, building [...]
Thrive at this one trait, and so will your career!
It can take intrepid game watchers years of effort to see ‘The Big Five’ in the African bush. Yet I saw all five in the first three hours that I went looking last month. Buffalo, lion, [...]
Exciting digital & innovative trends happening in the retail industry
Amongst the perceived doom and gloom facing the retail industry both locally and globally, I’ve noticed some gem ideas and innovations from retailers that show that even in tough times you can still be creative, cut [...]
Busy bodies – Why is it so important to be busy?
Every time colleagues bump into each other in the street or in an elevator, the first question they ask is “So, how’s it going?” And the answer is always “Busy”. “Busy!” “So busy.” “Crazy busy.” This [...]
Brand revitalisation requires more than a facelift
A brand marketer’s dream has to be the successful revitalisation of a once famous brand that has lost its gloss or perhaps has become simply irrelevant. Yes, brand creators also have a strong claim for fame [...]
Firebrand Twitter Feed
- What job do you really, really want to do every day? Where does your passion lie? http://t.co/Kq5Rl1kLLv by @chrisjohnsavage
- Thinking about making a #career move? How do you position yourself to recruiters or employers? #jobs" target="_blank">http://t.co/iPbA8gZgL6 #jobs
- Here's a good tip. Read your #CV backwards to proofread it. More tips here by @jen_kiely http://t.co/ztrJOw4YCU #jobs
- Here are 20 #content ideas worth sharing on #SocialMedia by @JeffBullas http://t.co/1f8XnggU1N #smm
- Speak out, do "epic shit" & fight the grinding banality of sameness http://t.co/8Oed6ALTl3 by @the_brand_guy #advertising
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Great article, love the insights. Any suggestions on what to do when y
Brands have nowhere to hide
This article about branding reminded me of this quote: “Your reputati
Redundant? Me!?
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13 things that really annoy people on LinkedIn
One of my biggest annoyances is when I get a message from somebody I d
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Hi Stuart, Excellent point. Cultural fit is vitally important. I just