5 digital alternatives to job hunting on LinkedIn
Since its launch in 2002, LinkedIn has become the professional networking site of choice for job hunters and recruiters across the globe. Today the site boasts 500 million users and 10 million active job posts, and these numbers aren’t just puffery. A 2016 report (admittedly from LinkedIn themselves) reveals that new employees sourced…
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The true cost of pre-employment checks, for employers and employees
How long does it really take to secure and start a new job? Time Magazine says six weeks
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Is your digital persona employable?
What do Phil Neville, Sally Bercow and Piers Morgan have in common? They’ve all come under fire as a result of their social media usage. Morgan famously outed Ryan Giggs’ affair despite his super-injunction, Bercow libelled Lord McAlpine, and Neville came under attack as his past sexist posts were unearthed just hours after he…
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How can networks and networking drive your IT career forwards?
John Donne famously wrote ‘No man is an island entire of itself’; a philosophy which certainly rings true in the world of business and career progression. As human beings, we thrive through forging new connections, developing reciprocal relationships and building trust. Business networking can provide an invaluable source of information sharing, support and inspiration. Most…
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Go East? Here’s what it’s like to relocate to the Gulf as an IT professional (Hint: you’ll want to go too)
Through all the international recruitment we do at identifi Global, one region continues to present the most opportunities for tech professionals: the Middle East. With abundant job vacancies and high salaries, the region has become incredibly cosmopolitan, drawing in millions of foreign workers. The UAE, for example, is home to over 200 nationalities…
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Interview: Darren Argyle, Former CISO Qantas Airlines
The airline industry takes cyber security very seriously. As CISO for Qantas Airlines, Darren Argyle’s job was to ensure that safety and security were central to all the company’s day to day operations. Having spent the best part of 12 months in Australia, we took the opportunity to catch up with him…
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