Providing graduates with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in such a turbulent job market.
12/10/2022
Have you taken a psych test and wondered what in the world they actually figure out about you?🤔😕
Take our quick quiz instead!🤩 You'll get feedback in minutes that will help you learn about yourself and what you should be sharing with potential employers 💭💻 https://uplink.works/quiz
10/10/2022
Here's our top 4 key soft skills for you Grads aiming to work in marketing!👀 Make sure you focus on developing these skills through training and real-world experiences so you have examples of where you have demonstrated them to give during interviews! 😎
08/10/2022
47% of employers are reporting "hard to fill" vacancies in 2022! This is understandable, but it's key to keep your skills up to date and relevant to turn those vacancies into EASY TO FILL roles!💚
06/10/2022
Just one of the many biases that screws up recruitment!🥴
Think of avoiding bias like avoiding an accident on the road, be mindful of your blind-spot!👀
04/10/2022
Your Tuesday reminder!✨ Taking a break to rest and recharge is not the same as giving up! Remember the difference next time you need to step back from working towards a goal💚
30/09/2022
Question of the day💭
How much does the reputation of a brand or company matter to you? American candidates care about brand reputation! 86% of women and 67% of men in the United States wouldn't work for a company with a bad reputation😨 This is so true in the UK too! Sadly though, the reputation is not about employment practices and more about how the companies market themselves... which isn't the same thing!😬
28/09/2022
Did you know 👀 soft skills are key to hiring a good candidate! A survey by SHRM revealed the main soft skills employers are looking for in candidates are:
Dependability 👍
Teamwork 👫
Flexibility 🤸♀️
Problem-solving 🗺️
And this is just the tip of the iceberg in our opinion! ⛰️
Reference: www.monster.co.uk
24/09/2022
Most job seekers exclusively focus on showcasing their education, degree, certifications, and technical skills!🤓 They don’t demonstrate their “soft skills” which are critical for landing the best jobs and helping candidates to stand out!🤩 Do we sound like a broken record?😅
18/09/2022
Here's our top 4 key soft skills for you Grads looking to work in the creative and digital media industry!👀 Make sure you focus on developing these skills through training and real-world experiences so you have examples of where you have demonstrated them to give during interviews! 😎
16/09/2022
84% of company recruiters say that culture fit has become a key factor when recruiting! Finally, most understand🥳 That said, 16% is still over one in 10 companies which is sad😟 Make sure you are joining a company that cares!💚
Reference: www.thrivemyway.com
12/09/2022
Just one of the many biases that screws up recruitment!🥴
Striving for certainty can result in close-minded thinking that reduces growth and opportunities😟