Students have grabbed the headlines in recent weeks what with their marches and protests over the recent increase in tuition fees. With this in mind I wanted to take a quick objective look at the true cost of a University degree to see how this affects future earnings in the employment market…
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There seems to be a belief amongst hiring managers that applying for jobs or hiring is generally not done in the run up to Christmas. At Guru we decided to get to the bottom of the matter and find out whether the run up to Christmas is a good or bad time to hire…
“Online brand building” are the buzz words flying around Guru at the moment. New website, online brochures, e-newsletters and now a new branded Facebook page. It is flat fee recruitment but in style.
We have been nominated for a Recruitment Innovation award at MARA2010 (Marketing & Advertising Recruitment Awards) help us win…
Our advert in the Guardian for a Prime Minister caused quite a stir earlier this month, so much so that we were forced to remove it from their online pages. Shame, as at one point the ad was getting 100 views per minute.
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At Guru we keep a close eye on these things, we need to as it helps us optimise campaigns and target candidates when they are most active.
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The Generation Y graduates of 2010 will face a stark reality check this year when entering the employment market.
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It appears that 2010 is going to be the year for recovery. Things are predicted to pick up during the first half of this year and according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) unemployment will peak in the summer and then fall by 250,000 in the final 2 quarters. Good signs.
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Who do you imagine heads the table for the most visited job site in the UK? The obvious suggestions probably come to mind… Monster, Total Jobs, Jobsite, Guardian. Yet, the fact is, it’s none of these and the answer may surprise you…
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This week we at Guru have been thinking a lot about people and their professions, so much so that we found out a new word. Aptronym.
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