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Wondering what employers are looking for when they are screening job candidates? We explore this topic in this post - read on!

The significant changes in technology have left a huge impact on the way employers are recruiting. With various platforms for sharing open positions such as job boards, social networks, and more, hiring managers are likely to receive tons of applications. This puts them in a more challenging position. Employers have to pre-screen each candidate for them to identify the most suitable one for their job position. 

When you are looking to undergo a career change, the word on everybody's lips is always skills. And when we are on the lookout for relevant skills in certain career types, the term “hard skills” comes up very rarely. While most people are aware of the importance of soft skills, hard skills are another thing entirely. But what are these from and how can they help your career?

To say that 2020 is a year that has bred uncertainty is quite the understatement. Economies have suffered and a lot of people have either lost their jobs or been left in a position of extreme uncertainty. But, as the old saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Amidst all this gloom and uncertainty, there are career opportunities like almost never before.

Group interviews are the stuff of nightmares for a lot of job seekers. Not only do you have to make a good first impression with the hiring manager, but you also have to do it in front of other people.

Yikes!

Working from home can seem like an excellent idea, but unless you set up your home office right, you might be in for a lot of long, unproductive days and maximum frustration. Thankfully, that can be solved relatively easily, by ensuring your home office is set up in a way that will maximise your productivity.