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Recruiters: treat your candidates like a good neighbour, or die
May 25, 2010 – 3:46 pm | One Comment
Recruiters: treat your candidates like a good neighbour, or die

Number of View: 1240
How nurturing your talent pool will ensure you thrive in the new recruiting dawn
 
With the number of new UK marketing jobs increasing by the week, its the altruistic recruiters who stand to gain the…

The social media revolution – watch in awe
May 21, 2010 – 9:03 am | 2 Comments
The social media revolution – watch in awe

Number of View: 809
A rather snazzy video outlining what’s what with the social media juggernaut 
 
Essential viewing for the less tech-savvy of us
 
Those of you au fait with all things social media will no doubt have…

How to get the best from your CV – for free
May 20, 2010 – 12:30 pm | No Comment
How to get the best from your CV – for free

Number of View: 1119
As the UK exits recession, job vacancies are expected to rise.  To be successful in your application you need a powerful CV
 
Platinum Professional CV Writing is offering you the chance to bespoke your CV…

The 10 most influential UK marketing groups on LinkedIn
May 17, 2010 – 1:38 pm | One Comment
The 10 most influential UK marketing groups on LinkedIn

Number of View: 2494
Here is your definitive guide to the top UK marketing, media & communications LinkedIn groups
 
You’re a marketing professional and you’re on LinkedIn.  You must join these groups.
 

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How to completely mess up your interview
May 13, 2010 – 4:23 pm | One Comment
How to completely mess up your interview

Number of View: 946
Ever wondered how to guarantee you don’t get that job?  Not happy with always getting offered the role?  Tired of receiving the same positive response from your interview?
 
Here’s 10 examples of how to be…

UK Marketing Lounge Announcement | 13th May 2010
May 13, 2010 – 10:51 am | No Comment
UK Marketing Lounge Announcement | 13th May 2010

Number of View: 823
15,000 members, marketing debates, smashing events, sub-group drama and and illegal substances
 
Wakey, wakey, UK marketers (and other less conspicuous vagabonds) – here’s your Lounge update. First off though, forgiveness: that’s what we’re asking of…

How a web design goes to hell
May 13, 2010 – 8:05 am | 10 Comments
How a web design goes to hell

Number of View: 1404
Creativity is a personal thing.  You like your design, others aren’t so keen.  You instruct a 3rd party.  That’s good.  But then…
 
Here’s what happens when you meddle with your model:
  
 
 
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Milton Keynes rocks to the networking beat
May 7, 2010 – 3:32 pm | One Comment
Milton Keynes rocks to the networking beat

Number of View: 1024
Local marketing professionals prove that best things come in small packages, as individuals make the most of business opportunity.
 
The Slug & Lettuce played host to 100 marketing & media professionals on Wednesday night as…

What is the single, most important attribute for a successful marketer?
May 5, 2010 – 7:33 am | No Comment
What is the single, most important attribute for a successful marketer?

Number of View: 978
You don’t get far in life without a bit of communication.  And for marketers communication is the byword for success.
 
Guest post by Alex Batchelor, chairman of The Marketing Society
 
The problem with communication,…

2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report
April 30, 2010 – 8:47 am | 2 Comments
2010 Social Media Marketing Industry Report

Number of View: 1179

The importance of social media within today’s marketing strategies can no longer be underestimated.  Here’s some invaluable insight.
 
Have any of these questions crossed your mind?  “How much time do my peers invest in social…

UK Marketing Lounge Announcement | 29th April 2010
April 29, 2010 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
UK Marketing Lounge Announcement | 29th April 2010

Number of View: 468
Jobseeker charges, social media, sub-groups, marketing events and little old ladies…
 
It’s BIG and it’s CLEVER – that’s the UK Marketing Lounge: Your rural retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It’s a…

How marketing jobseekers can stand out from the crowd
April 29, 2010 – 12:20 pm | No Comment
How marketing jobseekers can stand out from the crowd

Number of View: 544
Although competition may have intensified, opportunities for marketing jobs still remain.
 
But it’s vital to stay positive; employers are looking to hire individuals who can demonstrate an ability to add value in a challenging environment.…

Digital Media MBA Summit 2010: Evolution of Social Media | 7th May 2010
April 28, 2010 – 4:35 pm | No Comment
Digital Media MBA Summit 2010: Evolution of Social Media | 7th May 2010

Number of View: 700
The mainstream phenomenon of Social Media looks set to radically change the way businesses communicate. With corporations, global brands, governments, and newspapers embracing blogs and Twitter feeds as key elements in their communication strategies, Social Media…

Social media recruitment: Cash cow or a load of bull?
April 27, 2010 – 8:14 am | One Comment
Social media recruitment: Cash cow or a load of bull?

Number of View: 1132
Conference produces evidence that ‘social recruiting’ is gaining traction within the staffing industry
 
So, can recruiters really make money through social media? 
 
On 22nd April I went to the second Social Media in Recruitment…

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