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How to Prepare for a Data Entry Test

Typing skills test

While passing the first stage of interviews is considered difficult, it is often harder to complete a data entry test simply because of the increased need to work under pressure. Data entry tests often cause the most experienced workers to make unnecessary errors that aren’t really representative of how they work daily. However, with some […]

How do Employers use Personality Tests?

If you’ve passed the screening stage for a job you’ve recently applied for, then you may be asked to complete a personality test. While personality tests sound daunting, they aren’t in practice. In this article, we will look into the most common types of personality tests, what they hope to find, and how employers use […]

How COVID-19 Has Changed Job Search Etiquette

The coronavirus pandemic has changed so many aspects of life, including the way companies manage their recruitment processes. Understandably, job search etiquette has shifted dramatically as a result. Whether you are looking for your next position or are about to have an online interview, we have rounded up the top tips to help you put […]

Job Hunting During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Job hunters have been dealt a blow as the media reports businesses shutter their doors and companies freeze hiring. The number of newly unemployed is predicted to hit 5 million in April 2020. However, there is hope, but only if you take a strategic approach to your job hunting. What does the present state of […]

10 Major Companies that use Aptitude Testing

If you’ve ever dreamed of working for one of the world’s best companies, it would be wise to know that if you want to work for one, you’ll need to sit an aptitude test. Aptitude tests help companies select the ideal candidate in the sea of applicants they receive during every recruiting season. Here are […]

What NOT to Include on Your Resume

When applying for a job, it’s vital to include necessary information that puts you in the best light. While you probably have a fair idea of what passes as good information, the criteria for what makes something a little questionable is somewhat murky. Today, we’re going to discuss what not to include on your resume, […]

How to Use Your Network When Job Searching

Whether you’re looking to enter a new company, start a new career entirely, or you’re new to the workforce, you should have networks in place which prove invaluable in offering that first connection that could seal the deal for you as a new hire. Employers trust recommendations and introductions made by current, previous employees, as […]

Applicant Tracking Systems and How They Affect Your Job Search

With plenty of qualified, experienced candidates eagerly looking for new roles, it has never been more challenging to find a new job. A single job opening can attract hundreds, potentially thousands of applications. Businesses have developed tools and strategies to save them time sorting through these applications, which are known as applicant tracking systems. What […]