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Planning your career in IT: should you develop skills in development?
Posted by David Brown, Executive Vice President, Veredus | Hays on Friday, Oct 23, 2015
Advancements in technologies in areas such as security, web and mobile is driving an increase in demand for developers across multiple industries. With employers on hunt for those with developments skills, should you consider a career in development?
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Balancing industry downturn with hiring needs
Posted by Jim Fearon, Hays VP, on Friday, Oct 23, 2015
The recent fall in global oil prices is challenging industry employers to reduce costs while still having the right skills in place to deliver projects. What can other industries learn from Oil and Gas employers about balancing competing needs and creating and maintaining a sustainable workforce?
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How can you take your team to the next level?
Posted James Hawley, Executive Vice President, Veredus | Hays on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015
Improve your managerial effectiveness to drive the success of your people.
When was the last time you critiqued your own management style or asked your colleagues what you could improve upon?
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National boss’s day: top tips for standing out
Posted David Brown, Executive Vice President, Veredus | Hays on Friday, Oct 16, 2015
Just in time for national Boss’s Day. Here is some of the best advice I have received when trying to stand out to your boss.
Getting recognition from your boss is about making yourself an indispensable member of the team – a team member who adds value and enthusiasm to the organization. It’s not just about doing your job well; it’s about going above and beyond the call of duty and showing you are more than capable of doing more.
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Tech pros: are you using your social profile to your advantage?
Posted David Brown, Executive Vice President, Veredus | Hays on Friday, Oct 9, 2015
With the advent of new technologies, the process of finding a new job is changing rapidly, and is very different now to what it was even 5-10 years ago.
Social media, online job boards, mobile apps and so on have all made the job search process far more interactive and transparent. Employers are now able to find out a lot more about you, and have little difficulty with distinguishing between what is true and what is embellished.
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