A great result found here that employees who join a company grow to LOVE their boss more than when they first joined the company. It shows that sometimes those arrogant, bossy, bullish, selfish, micro-manager type qualities that are first displayed, fade away and the real "nice" qualities start to glow. Maybe it is just time that is required to get to know their boss which allows their true personality to shine and allows employees to feel comfortable to work along side them.
Our latest findings found the following stats:
- 41% loved their boss more
- 29% liked them more
- 23% felt the same at the beginning of their employment to today
- 4% dislike them more
- 4% hate them more
At least we only have a small number of people that grow to dislike or hate their boss more than when they first started but we wonder what exactly they dislike/hate. Any responders out there that can let us know?
Mental health has become a much talked about subject across the World right now so we have been investigating this delicate field within the workplace and if people felt that mental health had possibly been triggered by certain working situations. With many people working long hours, feeling stressed and struggling to maintain a healthy work life balance it would seem like there could be a link between the two.
The survey asked if people or their friends/colleagues/people they knew had suffered with mental health issues triggered by work related issues. Reassuringly, 70% said no but there were still 30% saying yes, showing us that some working environments may not be right for many. Although the response clearly shows more people stating no, which is great, there is still a large proportion (the 30%) that are suffering, most probably in silence, because of something related to work which could be avoided or addressed. On top of this, we must also account for those who do suffer with mental health issues but do not realise that it is their workplace or job causing it. An interesting statistic according to MIND, the mental health charity found that one in six people suffer from mental health in the workplace.
So, what can we as workers do to try to manage mental health or reduce the potential of it hitting us altogether? Here are some things to think about....
- Take regular breaks and go for a walk to get fresh air
- Create fun social situations with the people you work with, like lunches, drinks, bowling etc
- Listen to music to help you to unwind, de-stress
- Eat healthily and avoid excess alcohol
- Manage the work life balance by avoiding doing too many hours
- Build a to-do list that you can use to make sure you do not become overwhelmed and over-loaded
- Do not leave any problems or uncertainties to brew and always address them with your bosses or colleagues
The MIND website, has some great ideas that we would recommend reading if this is something affecting you. Click here to have a look.
It is time to find a job, but where do you start? Today, there is a wealth of information available on the Internet and it can be mind-blowing. Job boards have become a very popular tool to finding a job but with many different types, functionalities, tools, features, specialisms and locations it can be overwhelming. Job boards seem easy to use but blindly registering on them all and madly uploading your CV across the board is not going to land your dream job! So, how do you best utilise a job board? We are here to help unravel it all!
Difference between aggregators, job boards and recruitment agencies
You will find aggregators, generic job boards, niche job boards, recruitment agencies and direct employer sites. Aggregators compile all jobs (well, almost all depending on who is paying to be listed) from across as many websites as they can. You do not register on the aggregator, you just simply find a job and click through to the site to then make your application. Job boards advertise jobs from recruitment agencies AND direct clients depending on the job board in question. You can register for free, upload CVs, upload cover letters, set up Job Alerts and search through all the jobs and apply online. With recruitment agencies, you can register but they also help you by finding and matching you to relevant jobs and the bonus is you are able to speak directly to them.
Use as a research tool
Job boards are an amazing research tool. Whether you know the direction of your next steps or not, the jobs, career advice available to you on most job boards is phenomenal. You can get a decent understanding of what kinds of jobs are out there, what skills etc are required, what companies are advertising. It is a quick and easy way to gather a lot of important information.
There is much more of this article. Please visit this page on our website to continue reading. We hope it is useful. Like always, if you have any questions please do get in touch on marketing@tiptopjob.com.
The World Bank Group (WBG) is an international financial institution, providing aid to developing countries through loans and financial advice. Working for WBG in the Analyst Program combines financial and business acumen with the goal of eliminating world poverty. With such an important role in global development, the World Bank is looking to hire the best of the best. To do so, it uses a challenging deductive reasoning test and thorough personality test to assess applicants.
Last year, World Bank received over 10,000 applications but shortlisted more than 3,000. The first hired group was comprised of only 17 candidates. This year, it is looking to hire only 12–35 people, meaning competition is fierce.
If you are applying to the World Bank Group Analyst Program, then you can get prepared for the Deductive Reasoning and Behavioural Tests here with our partner, JobTestPrep.
JobTestPrep can prepare you with the 2017 edition of our World Bank Group Analyst Program preparation package.
CLICK HERE to go through to the website, where you can begin the tests.
Is your dream to work for GCHQ? Well, this could be for you!
We currently have a Foundation Technologist role being advertised in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
GCHQ is the security and intelligence agency that helps to keep the country safe. Their talented teams work with some of the most innovative technology to keep up with the ever-evolving digital age. The Foundation Technologist role is crucial to the success of their IT departments and the safety of the UK.
To find out more about this role on the site, click through to the job description.
You can apply in a few simple steps so do not delay if this is of interest to you. If not, but you know someone that may be suitable, let them know!
Our partner, JobTestPrep, offer practice tests online to help you prepare for upcoming psychometric tests you may have and they also now allow you to check which tests may be most relevant to you categorizing them by profession. By clicking here, you can learn more about the different assessment tests for each.
This month, their featured product is a "personality test". Employers use these to help them choose the most suitable candidate for a position. You can find out more about these here.
JobTestPrep have put together a collection of material so you can practice according to specific needs. The PrepPacks follow the styles and characteristics of different job levels, test types, and leading test providers. Have a look here for some Aptitude Tests Preparation tips.
Some of their current best sellers include:
Matrigma Tests
Deductive Reasoning Tests
Aptitude Tests: Graduate/MGMT
Verbal Reasoning: Graduate/MGMT
Graduate/MGMT Numerical Reasoning
Numerical & Verbal Tests: Graduate/MGMT
Inductive Reasoning Tests
Aptitude Tests: Senior Management
You can find out more about these popular tests here.
If you are in the process of finding a new job and have a personality, psychometric or aptitude test approaching, it is worth taking some time to properly prepare and practice. We wish you the best of luck!
CEB SHL produces a variety of psychometric tests, including numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, and inductive reasoning. These psychometric tests are given to a variety of applicants, from fresh graduates to executive managers.
In recent years, employers have started to use psychometric tests more frequently, with the understanding that investing the time in screening candidates saves money in the long run. For instance, it has been proven that candidates are more likely to stay in a position if they underwent an intensive application process. Thus, CEB SHL has come to fill employer's needs, serving as one of the more popular assessment companies amongst employers of all sizes, from global firms to SMEs. It is likely you will encounter a CEB's SHL test on one of your upcoming assessments.
What Should You Know before Taking CEB's SHL Tests?
1.CEB’s SHL offers a variety of tests. Each test differs according to the industry, position, and level. This means the verbal reasoning test given to applicants for senior management positions will be more difficult than the one given to graduates. Take a look at these practice tests for different professional levels:
Entry-Level
Graduate/ Management
Senior Management
2.Most of CEB's SHL tests are computerised, either taken online or at your employer’s office. That being said, you may still encounter a paper-based version of some of the assessments.
3.Something unique about CEB’s SHL tests is that they use the verification method. Candidates first take an unsupervised online test. They then are required to take a shorter, supervised version of the test to ensure their results are reliable. Learn more about this process and practise taking CEB's SHL–style tests.
4.CEB's SHL tests have time constraints. This can be stressful for candidates. Luckily, many tests are designed so you don’t necessarily need to complete the exam within the allocated time.
5.The scores of your CEB's SHL tests are relative, meaning your results are tallied relative to other people with similar backgrounds to you.
Read more on our website in our Career Centre.
A new role was posted for Zizzi's restaurants yesterday who are looking for a "Regional HR Manager" to cover the South West of the UK.
This role is an opportunity for an HR professional with a real interest in talent development and a strong ER background. The role involves working closely with restaurant teams and Operations Managers to ensure we the company has the right people in the right places getting the best opportunities to develop their career within Zizzi. Building those working relationships will be key in the success of this role, helping to build and maintain successful teams of customer focused individuals.
The role is a field based one and as one of three Regional HR Managers reporting into the Senior HR Manager, this role is key in delivering a consistent standard of support to the Zizzi's people up and down the country.
This is a great opportunity so do not waste any time in applying.
Click through to view the full job description and apply online.
We are delighted to announce that we have made the switch over to a more secure website. Our URL will therefore now read https://www.TipTopJob.com rather than https://www.tiptopjob.com.
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is the secure version of HTTP. The 'S' at the end of HTTPS stands for 'Secure'. It means all communications between our users browsers and the website are encrypted. We have made this change with our jobseekers and clients in mind to reassure them that their data is safe with us.
Anjim Qureshi, IT Services Director comments, "In order to create a good user experience, we want to be a trusted provider. We feel this important change will help us to build that all important trust in our users eyes."
If you are one of our users and have been concerned in the past about the safety of your saved information including your CV/Resumes, then you can now rest assured that you are protected.
For any webmaster that may be reading this, if you have a link to TipTopJob, then please do change the URL link over to HTTPS for us please :)
For anything else regarding this switch over, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Have you tried to connect to people on Linkedin but still find they will NOT accept your request? Maybe there is a genuine reason like they did not receive the email from Linkedn to let them know about your request or the person just has not logged into Linkedin yet. Either way you cannot do anything to overcome these factors but there are OTHER things you should definitely make sure you are doing so as to make sure you are doing everything you can in your power to achieve as many connections as you possibly can. So what can you control?
Your Profile
Is it complete? You need to ensure you have a current job title and history or people will likely not want to connect. A good quality photo helps, history of employment and endorsements will give you a level of value in others eyes. Try to complete as MUCH of it as you possibly can.
Your Message
Do not send a one size fits all message to the person you want to connect to. This will just look like you are trying to build the number of connections rather than show that you want to connect to that specific person. Do not use the default Linkedin message when connecting. Make sure you enter in the person’s name and address them properly. If there is any common ground between you, explain that along with why you want to connect. Make the message meaningful and show how your connection could be mutually beneficial.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar
This is always a huge factor in any professional documentation.
Company Loyalty
Having friends at work can increase a person’s loyalty to the company as it is a big factor in deciding whether to leave and move onto a new job or not. People are not loyal to a company but to the people they work with.
Get The Name Correct
Some people will ignore a request if you are unfortunate enough to make the mistake of getting their name incorrect. Double check who you are connecting with before sending your message.
Do Not Sell
If your connecting message, just introduce yourself and connect. Avoid discussing any products or services that you want to sell in this first message as it could well and truly put some people off accepting. It can also be a little off-putting for people to receive a sales pitch straight after a connection so just be careful how quickly you approach them in your follow up.
It may seem like you have to invest a little time into each connection but if you want to build a genuine relationship, this is vital. Do bear in mind though that some people will never connect to others unless they work with them or have worked with them and know them properly so do not be offended if you fail to achieve some connections. Just keep building by connecting and your network will certainly grow!
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