TipTopJob Blog

Welcome to the TipTopJob blog where you will be kept up to date with news, reviews, survey results, press releases, statistics, offers and more...

CV / Resume Size Increase

We are delighted to inform all of our users that the size of the CV / Resumes being uploaded onto the site has increased from 750Kb to 1Mg.

This means people who have been trying to upload their CV / Resumes in error as they are too large can try again without having to omit anything.

Click here to login and upload your latest CV / Resume today. Do not forget, it is a great idea to upload a new CV / Resume regularly to make sure you are at the forefront of the recruiters minds who are using the CV / Resume database to search for suitable candidates.

If you have any questions or still getting trouble uploading the files, please do let us know.

 

6 Top Tips on how to use TipTopJob to search for a new job

When you are searching for a new job on TipTopJob, there are several things to bear in mind. Here are 6 Top Tips to help you use the site in the best way to find the perfect role for you. 

1. Register with TipTopJob as a jobseeker first. This will allow you to save jobs to your basket for a later date and easily attach the CV from your account when applying. 

2. Always choose "all" of the relevant industries that the role you are interested in could fall into. If you are looking for a Marketing Manager job for a large Supermarket chain, you must select the "Advertising, Marketing & PR", "Management" and "Retail & Wholesale" industries. You do not want to miss out on any opportunity that may be on the site in an industry you have not looked in!

3. Boolean search is always the best and can result in more accurate results. Take the advice on the Job Search Tips link on the search page on how to use it in the best way. 

4. If you are interested in working in more than 1 Country, start by searching in 1 Country and then move onto the next in a new search. You cannot search for jobs in multiple Countries.

5. If you are not able to find something that you want to apply for, make sure that you register an "Email Alert" which specifies the criteria of the role you want. This will allow the TipTopJob system to send you an email AS SOON AS a new job that is registered matches your criteria. You can then be the first to apply. You can register multiple "Email Alerts" so if you are interested in several types of jobs, register one for each.

6. Make sure that you attach your most up to date CV/Resume and one that is relevant to the job you are applying. You can save multiple CV/Resumes in your account so that you can tailor them accordingly.

Majority take it upon themselves to make CV Tip Top

Our latest press release has been issued today which is titled, "Majority take it upon themselves to make CV Tip Top". Here is the full press release......

Two thirds of people rely on themselves to update their CV, a recent study has found. This may involve an individual updating it on their own accord or using the Internet to research the necessary steps.

The study asked over 1,000 jobseekers what kind of help they have received in their most recent update of their CV.

A third of the respondents had paid to use a professional service. With many organisations around today who will charge a small amount to review and update a CV, it is quick, easy and affordable to use this option. Some even offer a free CV review which can used as a guide to improve what is already there. Only 9% turn to friends and family to seek similar help.

Corinne Hutchinson from TipTopJob, states, “Whether you are seeking help from someone else or not, it is important to take time to update your CV regularly and do it well. Updating your CV shows recruiters what your latest skills and experiences are and shows you are keen to find new employment….right now! The main advice here is to not leave your CV for too long without updating it. This also applies to Linkedin profiles. In fact, it is even more important to keep these details updated given they are so publicly available.”

 

Job change is New Years resolutions

Almost 9 out of 10 people have recently stated that their New Years resolution will be to find a new job. This is a huge number of people that are planning to change their job in the New Year!

People find changing jobs a stressful and pressing time and so it needs some planning and motivation. By making it a New Years resolution, some will find it easier to get themselves into the right frame of mind to actually do it. 

Updating a CV/Resume for each job application, researching jobs and companies, working out if it is the right step, preparing for Interviews all take a long of time and energy.

If you are one of the 87% of people who are planning to change their role in the New Year, then we wish you the best of luck. Do not forget, that you can set up Email Alerts on TipTopJob so we can notify you about relevant jobs when they are registered. We also have plenty of career advice on the site to help with many aspects of changing jobs.

Check out the available jobs right here...


Black Friday offer............

As of 00.00 on Friday 27th November until 00.00 of Monday 30th November, we will be offering all recruiters a special discount of 20% off any purchases.

This offer applies to single job postings, job posting packages and CV/Resume database searching purchased.

To take advantage of this offer, simply email sales@tiptopjob.com with the discount code: TTJBF15 and what services you are interested in.


PRESS RELEASE: FREE Unlimited Job Advertising offered Globally by TipTopJob

PRESS RELEASE: FREE Unlimited Job Advertising offered Globally by TipTopJob

TipTopJob have launched a new 3 Tier Package System Worldwide that allows all recruiters based anywhere around the World to post jobs for FREE through the basic package option.

The success of the launch of the free job postings across the UK in October for TipTopJob has led the company to follow suit in all Countries.

The BASIC package option provides the client with FREE unlimited job postings and the enhanced STANDARD and PREMIUM packages include a lot more of the “bells and whistles” whereby jobs are promoted on other sites PLUS both packages include access to the CV/Resume database.

Mike Dauncey, CEO, comments, “This is a great way for Clients to really benefit from all of the services we have on offer. Any package can be easily ordered/bought online.”

The enhanced services include Email Alerts; Aggregator exposure; Social Media inclusion; Client Logos; Account Management; HTML Corporate Pages; HTML newsletters; Featured Jobs and more.

Mike Dauncey, goes on, “It is clear what is included when looking at the “Recruiter” homepage on each of the Country domains. Prices vary from Country to Country.”

For more information on the new package options please give us a call on +44(0)1628 207350 or email sales@TipTopJob.com

80% truthful when it comes to their CV/Resume

Our recent survey has found that 80% had never told a white lie on their CV or Resume.

Our interest in such a question was sparked by a recent story about students being threatened with jail for embellishing their CVs. According to CIFAS, the UK fraud prevention service, 324 people were actually prosecuted in 2013 for fraudulent applications.

The survey unfortunately exposes 20% who are still admitting to lying. This may relate to a “white” lie, for example, better A level grades or improved job titles or indeed something else more sinister like creating a whole new job role.

Have you lied? Do you know someone who has lied? What was it about? Let us know….

October with TipTopJob

Through the month of October, we are offering all new advertisers a FREE month of advertising.

Our Bronze package in October allows all advertisers to advertise 10 jobs on TipTopJob and our network of thousands of jobsites and have 1 user on the CV database. This is FREE for the first month and £200 thereafter per month.

All packages include:
- Email Alerts to relevant jobseekers
- Access to International specialist domains
- Marketing through social media and more
- Account Manager
- Jobs included on TipTopJob.com + Relevant Site + Countries
- Branded logos on all jobs<strong>
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Access 83 Countries, 61 Industries and over 4,000 additional sites.

For further information, please give our sales team a call on +(0)1628 207350 or email sales@tiptopjob.com.