Matthew Elliott

Much tattoo about nothing? Changing perceptions of body ink

New research from The University of Western Australia and University of Miami has shown that discriminating against workers with tattoos puts hiring managers and recruiters at a competitive disadvantage… Researchers collected data from more than 2000 people across all 50 states in the U.S., with roughly half of the respondents coming from urban areas with […]

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MrConnectivity’s top three mobile engagement strategies

Here’s engagement expert James Williams’ – aka MrConnectivity – top three mobile engagement strategies that will lead to ROI for those in the telecoms industry…  Use SMS extensively across any organisation, whether communicating externally with customers / users or internally with employees No other channel in isolation drives the levels of engagement SMS does. What else

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Automation in the workplace: Virtual Reality or Virtual Insanity?

Virtual waiters and waitresses, self-service checkouts… heck, nowadays there’s even robot orchestra conductors! Love them or loathe them, it seems artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is here to stay. But how will these technological advances in our home and work life affect us going forward? While there’s a debate raging about the benefits of automation

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7 trending interview Qs all hiring managers are asking!

Tell me about a successful collaboration experience… Collaboration is an important skill in nearly every profession, so the ability to work well with others is a must. This is an important question when considering how the candidate may fit in with the culture of the company. How do you foster positive relationships? Being able to

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Four super-skills you should demonstrate at an interview

  Leadership You need to display how you lead and develop individuals who think and act differently together as a unified team. Make your examples come to life; talk to your prospective employer about specific individuals whose careers you have helped and the ways in which you have assisted their development. Be clear on the

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What will your job look like in 7 years time? Top tech jobs for 2030!

Will your job still exist in seven years from now? And, if it does exist, what will it look like? In this tech-infused world, job descriptions now include buzzwords that never even existed a year ago; a media director of today is the ‘avatar relationship manager’ of tomorrow. Roles focussed on futuristic technologies such as

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Struggling to find freelance jobs? Create an online portfolio!

The “gig economy” is surely taking over the world as the number of freelancers is constantly rising. Worldwide companies are also open to remote and freelance workers more than ever, especially due to the Covid-19. If you are a freelancer yourself, then the chances are that you are looking for job opportunities  on dedicated internet

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Surely some misstake? Common spelling mistakes on CVs revealed

  ‘Led’ vs. ‘lead’ It’s an easy mistake to make – ‘led’ is the past tense of the verb ‘lead’, pronounced ‘leed’. However, lots of people make the mistake of using ‘lead’ which is actually a noun for the chemical element! ‘Definitely’ Ah, the original school boy error, spelling ‘definitely’ as ‘definately’. Just remember it’s ‘i’

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