Our latest findings reveal that most jobseekers go shopping and buy a whole brand new outfit before they go for an interview.
40% of respondents say that they would go to the shops in order to purchase everything new. 24% go out to buy a few new things. Interestingly, 36% reuse their wardrobe.
Some people re-using their wardrobe may have already bought a new outfit for recent previous interviews therefore not needing to buy everything brand new. Some may already be smart in their day to day life so have suitable and appropriate clothing anyway.
First impressions count and by turning up looking the part, you will be off to a better start than if you turn up in scruffy jeans and a cap. If that requires a visit to the shops, then so be it - you will not regret it!
In our latest research study, we found that the main reason for looking for a new job is "career progression".
Jobseekers look around in order to take the next step up the career ladder but staying within the same industry. Almost 60% responded to this option. In some instances, there becomes a limit and barrier to the progress that can be made within a company and so the only option is to move on elsewhere.
25% of jobseekers are after a new role of a similar level but just want to move away from their current company/organisation. Potentially due to staff or manager clashes, lack of training, money issues, location/commuting difficulties being some of the reasons.
15% however, were looking for a career change all together.
If you are looking for a new job, head over to our jobsite TipTopJob.com where you can search through over 400,000 active jobs in 61 industry sectors. You can register for free, upload a CV or Resume, Set up Job Alerts and search to apply to jobs in a matter of minutes. What are you waiting for?
We are looking into the value of work experience and the affects it has had or is thought to likely have on the potential of landing a new job.
Work experience can provide invaluable skills that can be highlighted on a job application. Recruiters respect work experience as it displays a desire to learn and develop one self and is always viewed favourably. We want to know your thoughts. Do you think it could help you land your dream job? Has it helped you in the past?
We are also looking at the differences between locations on work experience. Please answer our survey based on where you are currently living. Click on your location below....
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Our latest survey reveals that job boards are the favoured option for jobseekers when they are first looking to find a new job. 38% choose a "job board" in the first instance to search for their next role before anything else.
"Social networks" were the second most favoured avenue for a jobseeker with 18% visiting either Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram or one of the other platforms.
"Recruitment agencies" were not as popular as we thought with 16% choosing them first and "search engines", an even less popular source (15%).
Only 10% of jobseekers go direct to the end clients and 3% use their own friend or acquaintance network, which was another surprising result as normally, the networks are a valuable and popular source to find a new job. Maybe it is not the first place people go though!
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Visit the following biggest MBA fairs approaching in Singapore, Manila and Kuala Lumpur. Visit and register for FREE to meet admissions directors from 40+ top schools.
Singapore
Singapore is on the 13th November 2018. Directors from Imperial College, HEC Paris, CEIBS and Nanyang Business School will be there. CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot.
Manila
Manila's fair is happening on the 20th November 2018. You will meet directors from the National University of Singapore, IESE, CEIBS and Ross Business School. CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur's top MBA fair is on the 15th November 2018. Directors from the likes of Imperial College, University of Hong Kong, CEIBS and IESE will be there. CLICK HERE to register and reserve your spot.
Latest findings have found that 26% of people have applied for more than 10 jobs in their job search process.
32% had not applied to any so far, 16% only 1 job, 12% had applied to between 3 and 5, 9% had applied to 1 or 2 and finally 6% had applied to between 6 and 10.
Are you someone who will apply to as many jobs as you possibly can, copying and pasting your application one after the other? Or do you carefully hand pick the jobs and companies and ONLY apply to those you feel you are 100% suitable for and those jobs you really, really want?
Our job board allows you to save up to 5 tailored CV's/resume's into your account. This allows you to tailor your application accordingly and really help your chances of being invited to an interview. We always advise our jobseekers to apply to jobs carefully and tailor their applications to each and every job role. It makes the jobseeker look more professional and interested in the company and role and most certainly increases the chances of taking the next steps in the process.
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Next Friday, September 14th, we will be celebrating National Hug Your Boss day!
We hope many of you will be getting involved again by capturing a photo or video of a BIG HUG with your boss and colleagues. Over the years, we are seeing more and more colleagues sending in their hugs with or without the boss involved - so if you are not keen on a hug with the boss, send over your pictures or videos amongst your work colleagues.
The thinking behind National Hug Your Boss Day many years ago, when it was set up, was to promote healthy working relationships with bosses and managers. Clearly, healthy working relationships are just as important between colleagues. With most of your working weekly hours being spent at work, it is important to make sure that you enjoy spending time with the people around you and each year we aim to promote this importance and help with building and developing these relationships.
If you are an employee having issues with your boss or manager, head over to our articles on the website for advice and tips on how to deal with specific situations. Likewise, employers, there are articles here for you too. Take the test to see if you need to improve your relationship with your boss and see MANY pictures and videos from over the years. Head over to the website by clicking here. We will be publishing new stats and facts over the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled.....
Please do get involved this year. It is easy to help the promotion which is now a worldwide phenomenon. Share pictures or videos across social media using the hashtags #nationalhugyourbossday #hugyourboss #hugyourbossday. Or you can email them in to hugyourboss@tiptopjob.com.
We look forward to seeing them! Come on, get hugging and sharing!
We are investigating the reason why you may want to leave your job and if it is because of the boss! Here are our latest findings...
40% of people want to leave their job because of their boss. 16% of these do not agree with how he/she works, 15% do not like him/her and 9% say their boss bullies/harasses staff.
60% of the respondents like their boss and are not considering leaving their job.
If you were one of the users that responded within this 40%, let us know what it is exactly that you do not like about them or what you do not agree with? How are you handling your situation? Sharing your own personal stories and letting others know may help and support others who are struggling and finding working life difficult.
Have you ever lied on your CV?
We are pleased to say that in our latest study, an amazing 86% of people have NEVER lied on their CV. Obviously, we wanted to see 100% as the result but it is apparent that some individuals feel the need to change their profiles/history etc in order to find themselves a new job.
6% said that they had told a big lie on their CV and 8% just a small white lie. Unfortunately, even though it is a small percentage, there are still some that feel they need to make such changes in their CV.
So, what, we would like to know are people lying about? It is their age? How long they were employed for? If they took a break? Job titles? Education history? References?
Advice at TipTopJob is not to lie. Is the risk worth it? If you get found out it will definitely cost you the job! If there is something you feel you need to explain, then explain it to the employer/recruiter so you are open and honest as this will be received much better than a potential lie.
What are your thoughts on this? We would love to hear.....
Resilience in Recruitment
We all know that resilience is a life skill; we have to be able to bounce back from our setbacks, ready to face the world again. But resilience in job hunting can feel like a very different beast. So, how do you keep the faith and pick yourself up, time and time again?
Remember, it’s not personal it’s business ...
We all know what job hunting can be like – spending hours sweating over application forms or changing the focus of your CV to accommodate the requirements of an individual employer. The elation of being selected for interview, thinking you’ve aced it, only to be told that you weren’t going to be offered the job. It all feels very personal. And that’s the first rule of job hunting resilience: rejection isn’t personal. So, how do you use this to your advantage?
• Objective reflection: Give yourself a little time to grieve (but not too long – time is money!), then spend some time reflecting on the interview process. Make some notes on the things you felt you didn’t project strongly enough and how you could improve.
• Education and Qualifications: Not just a few words rattled off in an email or tagged on to the end of the phone call where they break the news. Get some quality feedback. The best interviewers (and the more sensitive ones) will ask if you want to arrange another time to talk about the interview and the outcome: say yes! Then go away and prepare for that conversation as if it’s another interview. Take time to gather your thoughts, and cultivate a better frame of mind. Make a list of questions you want to ask, points you want to raise, and make sure you have paper and pen to make notes of what they say to refer back to later when preparing for other interviews.
• Don’t burn your bridges: Remember to stay professional; you might be feeling hard done by now, but there may be other roles with that company in the future and you want to make sure that they remember you for all the right reasons.
Take a Reality Check ...
If you aren’t getting past the application stage you need to take some action.
• Do you meet all of the essential requirements (and most of the desired ones too)? If you aren’t ticking those boxes, then the likelihood of you getting an interview are very slim. You need to be realistic in your job choices, spend your valuable time on those which have a good chance of being successful.
• Are you doing yourself justice in your applications? Think about how you are expressing yourself on your CV or in your applications. It’s important to not only tell employers about the skills you have, but to give them some evidence to prove you have successfully used them, detailing any results if possible. Using the CAR formula (Context, Action, Result) can help to structure what you write and keep it concise.
• If in doubt ... if you’re unsure about how you are presenting yourself then get some advice! Ask friends to look over your applications and discuss the roles you are applying for. Using a service like CVKnowHow can give you professional, objective guidance.
Take Back Control ...
The whole process of job hunting can feel like someone else is pulling your strings. Thinking that you’re at the mercy of their decision making can make you feel vulnerable and, well, it’s just a little bit scary. However, there are many other ways that you can take back some control:
• You can decide where and how you look for jobs – besides job sites, you can also use your own network, asking if friends or family are aware of any opportunities, or simply identify companies you would like to work for and contact them speculatively.
• What you apply for is your decision too – remember , your time is too precious to waste.
• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, as the saying goes. Send off the application, or attend the interview, and then move on to the next one. Knowing we have choices is an empowering force in itself.
• How you present yourself and obtaining help to do his effectively is completely within your control.
Be Kind to Yourself ...
Self knowledge is a wonderful thing – knowing your strengths and skills and recognising them as valuable assets can communicate many positive vibes to prospective employers: if you feel good about yourself, it projects! When things get tough remind yourself of those skills and qualities (some people I’ve coached have kept a list to look back through – it worked for them!) – valuing yourself means employers will value you too.
Take some time out to relax and focus on something other than job applications – even if it’s just a little time – keeping your mind healthy.
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