In our latest research, TipTopJob found that the majority of jobseekers that gain an interview, will turn up "extra smart". This involves wearing, for example, suits and ties, to make the best first impression possible.
2% of jobseekers however would turn up to their interview wearing "dress down" or "casual" attire. This includes for example, t-shirts, flip-flops, ripped jeans and caps. It depends on the job you are going for and the industry as to whether you would chose to attend such an important event in your career like this but it always better to air on the side of caution and to look the part over making your interviewer think that you cannot be bothered.
18% would wear "smart casual" and 34% "smart".
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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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.....
We are in the process of emailing all of our users registered on TipTopJob to let them know about the upcoming GDPR data protection changes to request any site settings & preferences amendments as soon as possible. If you have not received an email from us, please check your JUNK folders and add TipTopJob to your safe sender list. This way, we can stay connected with you! If you cannot find the email, please get in touch with us at data@tiptopjob.com and we can check the email address you have set up against your account. If you are unsure how to do this in your email provider, then check on the search engines or send us an email and we will do our best to help!
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The time has come. GDPR will take effect from the 25th May 2018, just less than 2 weeks away.
Due to the legal changes around data protection, we require you to update your settings in your account. If you have an account set up on TipTopJob, you just need to login and visit the "Site and Email Preferences" page to make any necessary amendments.
There is no need to worry as nothing will affect you. You just need to be aware that your data is safe and secure and the reason we store and process your data is for the purpose of providing you with a quality service to help you to find a new job. The new settings allow you to state what email communication you are happy to have from us. You can always change your settings at any time so nothing is set in stone. All you need to do is login to amend them.
All of your data that we store is kept on our internal secure servers which are password protected and we are proud to say that we do not sell any of our data to third parties.
As part of the process, we have made the relevant changes to our Privacy Policy, Site Terms & Conditions as well as our Business Terms and Conditions. These will provide you with detailed information on all the relevant privacy information that you may want to understand and include the required changes so we are GDPR compliant. You can find these documents here.
For any further information, please feel free to email any questions or queries you may have to data@tiptopjob.com. Otherwise, please take a moment to login and amend your site and email preferences. Thank you!!!
Writing a CV that will sell you to a potential employer can seem like an overwhelming task – summarising your entire life on two pages, whilst blowing your own trumpet but not sounding arrogant can be a challenge. But fear not! CV Knowhow have put together their ten top tips to bear in mind when writing a CV. You’ll soon have an enviable CV that will support your job search, give you confidence and enable you to take the next step in your career.
1. Start with your contact details
It’s amazing how many people omit this basic information! You could have the best CV in the world, but if a recruiter can’t get in touch to call you for an interview there was no point in writing it at all. Include your town and postcode, telephone numbers (landline and mobile) and email address. You should also consider adding a link to your LinkedIn profile, so that the recruiter can look at your online presence to find out more about you (and hopefully notice all the endorsements and recommendations you no doubt have!).
2. Write in reverse-chronological order
To make a great first impression, your most relevant skills, responsibilities and achievements need to be the first thing a recruiter reads. Structure your career history so that your most recent job is at the top and goes further back in time as you progress down the CV. The same rule applies to your education section. There’s no point starting your CV with qualifications you gained 20 years ago, if you can wow the recruiter with recent success in your chosen career.
3. Target the CV to a specific role or industry
A powerful CV is always focused on a specific job. If you try to cover all bases, you’ll end up looking like a Jack of all trades and master of none. If you’re targeting a few different roles, then unfortunately that means tailoring your CV to each one. If you have a person specification for the job, cross-reference your CV with the specification to ensure you’ve demonstrated how you meet their requirements exactly.
4. Write in the third person
A CV written in the first person (I, me, etc.) comes across as quite basic. It’s also quite repetitive to use “I” on every other line. To look more professional, try to write in the third person. Not only is this best practice when writing a CV, it keeps the CV impersonal and enables the recruiter to focus on what you’d bring to the business.
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Interesting research has found that social media and chocolate are almost par and par when it comes to the thing that people give up for lent. Chocolate and sweets are still the most common thing to give up (18%) followed by social media (14%).
When it comes to lent, people give up the thing they feel they are most addicted to, a habit they want to kick or the thing that they feel is not good for them. It could be anything, not just something you eat or drink but also something you do. It is interesting now in 2018, that people are choosing to give up social media - something that has sadly taken over most peoples work and social lives. We do hope that individuals start to realise the negative effect social media has on them and start to retain some self-control over their daily usage.
There were plenty of other options on our list when it came to what people give up at lent. Here are some of the other results....
Caffeine - 6%
Alcohol - 5%
Smoking - 5%
Meat - 3%
Crisps - 2%
On the other hand, 47% of our respondents to this research said that they are not giving up anything !
Have you given up anything so far?
Have you kept to your promise?
Are you giving up anything different to the list above?
We would love to hear from you! Share below....
It is great to see that lemon water is making an appearance as one of the first things that people consume in the morning. We can imagine that 3 years ago, it was fairly non-existent!
Our latest research around what people have first thing in the morning, show some interesting (some great, some NOT SO great!) facts…..
Top of the pile, coffee or tea, is what the majority of people jump to drinking - a whopping 45% of people start their day off with some caffeine!
29% go for a good hearty breakfast. The option that is sure to kick start the day off well and get the brain ticking. We are happy to see that a decent proportion enjoy a good breaky every morning.
As already mentioned, lemon water was an option and 10% of people now begin their day by cleansing their systems. This is music to our ears 😊
Unfortunately, there are still some that choose NOT to have anything (6%) and others who grab that naughty takeaway (7%). Plus only 3% start their day with a smoothie – although this surprises us with the current trend in juicing and making smoothies - we thought this figure would be much higher. Maybe it is just too time intensive in the morning rush?
In conclusion, we believe that businesses should start to educate their employees about how to begin their day and highlight what options are best for their body and mind. It is in the interest of the company at the end of the day as it can ultimately dictate the employees performance. Who wants a tired, sluggish, grumpy employee in their office?
What are your thoughts?
Uber are recruiting worldwide! We currently have almost 3,000 jobs across Argentina, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, USA and Vietnam. The driving jobs have been registered in various local languages so you can visit the TipTopJob site to read about the roles, requirements, responsibilities and apply online directly to Uber.
Drive with Uber and get paid weekly in fares by helping our community of riders get around town. Driving with Uber is a great way to earn cash on your schedule. The more you drive, the more you can earn. It's simple and perfect for those looking for seasonal, work from home, entry level, temporary, or any type of job opportunities.
Here are some words from working for Uber...
"We’re building something people use every day. From how you get home from work, to how you eat meals, or how you move huge shipments of absolutely anything, the work we contribute moves the world a few steps forward. And that’s one of the best parts about working here—knowing that the work you do helps shape the future.
And getting to that bright future means solving some of the most difficult problems of the present. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of love, and support from colleagues all over the world. At Uber, we have brought together a world-class collective of problem-solvers. And we all fundamentally understand that tough challenges help us personally grow the most. That’s why we wholeheartedly believe in learning by doing—and that there is no better classroom than real-world experience. Because if it helps you grow, then we all grow. Together."
So, are you interested?
Do you know someone who may be interested?
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OR, to see the jobs in your selected Country, click on the Country of your choice below, type in "UBER" into the search box, click search and you will see all the jobs available to you.....
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We are pleased to share some great progress this January so far. If you know anyone looking for a job, then please do share TipTopJob with them. It is a great time to register, search and apply for new jobs all over the UK. Click on the image to register on the site.
