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Why keywords are crucial for your job search

A recent estimate suggested that fewer than 25% of job applications are read by a real person. The rest are screened out by LinkedIn, other job boards and the recruiter…

Job search scams: key tips for job seekers to avoid recruitment fraud

There are numerous articles on the topic of Job Search Fraud or Recruitment Fraud. These scams, using messaging platforms or email approaches, often involve fraudsters posing as recruitment agencies or…

How to position “unemployed” when looking for a new job

Do I mention being unemployed? For people in freelance careers this may be no big deal. But for anyone used to a full time permanent job it can feel pretty…

Job search: be wary of a counter offer from competing employers

For some management consultants with sought-after profiles the current job market can bring multiple job offers (How to decide? See here ) Your path may be clear, or you may…

management consultant sitting at laptop frustrated by the recruitment process

Top management consultant recruitment frustrations ……and how to avoid them

According to a CareerBuilder Survey, 82 per cent of employers believe there will be no negative impact on the company when a candidate has a poor recruitment experience. The survey…