• The Hottest Job Opportunities of 2013

      May 15, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Even with the overall economy under pressure, some sectors are hot and companies are struggling to find certain candidates for open positions. Here are some of the hardest to fill job opportunities for 2013, according to industry blogs and business websites. Data Scientists Inc.com reports that Facebook processes 2.5 billion pieces of content and more than 500 terabytes of data each day. Big data is hot this year and companies …

    • Land Your Dream Job Via LinkedIn

      May 7, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      LinkedIn is the professional’s social network and having a strong presence on it is vital to bagging a dream job. Here are some powerful tips from around the Internet to help you create a strong profile and build a useful network. Optimise your profile Many large companies use LinkedIn to search for candidates for available jobs. In order for them to find you, make sure that your LinkedIn profile is …

    • The Eternal Interview: How To Bag The Perfect Job Via Social Media

      Apr 30, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Most companies check out potential candidates via their social media profiles before they invite them to an interview. This turns your Facebook account, LinkedIn profile and Twitter feed into a combination of curriculum and social media interview. So what can you do to maximise your chances of impressing employers and bagging that perfect job? Here are some of the top tips from the Internet about how to optimise your social …

    • What Makes A Great Data Scientist

      Apr 23, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      The Harvard Business Review recently described being a data scientist as “the sexiest job of the 21st century.” But what exactly does a data scientist do at work? Here we look at what industry leaders think makes a great data scientist. Key data scientist skills The key skill that separates a great data scientist from a great data analyst, engineer or mathematician is programming skills, according to technology journalist Derrick …

    • Top Tips For Online Recruitment in 2013

      Apr 16, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      To find the best candidates for an open position HR departments now have to advertise their company and employment opportunities at all times. Here are some cutting-edge tips from around the Web that show you how to find the perfect candidate when needed. Treat recruitment as an ongoing process Rather than begin the recruitment process when a job opening comes up, make contacts in advance. Monitor quality targets and build …

    • The Common Pitfalls of Recruitment and How To Avoid Them

      Apr 11, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Finding the perfect candidate for a job is tricky for companies of all sizes. Time is always of the essence and reaching busy candidates is a challenge. We’ve noticed that many companies make easily-avoided recruitment mistakes when they are promoting a job. Here’s some top tips from the web about how to save time and make sure that your job advert reaches the right people. Of course, you can always …

    • The Pitfalls And Potential of Public Private Partnerships

      Mar 28, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      The UK public private partnership (PPP) sector has received some bad press in recent years but is set to become a growth area that generates new jobs in Britain. Here we consider what industry experts regard as the problems facing the PPP sector and some of the solutions. The keys to successful public private partnerships is flexibility, pragmatism and controlling costs, according to a panel of public managers at the …

    • Stress at work is positive!

      Mar 21, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Stress is widely seen as a bad thing that should be avoided at all times. However, there is a growing body of evidence that some forms of stress are good for you and improve work performance. Here we look at stress in the workplace and how many sources see it as a positive, even an essential, part of business. Steve Tobak, writing on Inc.com, argues that ultra-competitive work environments allow …

    • Top Tips for Newbie Project Managers

      Mar 14, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      If your first project management job goes well it can launch you into a rewarding career full of exciting challenges. If it goes wrong then everyone blames you and your stress levels reach epic levels. So how do you approach your first project management job? Here are some of the opinions from leading blogs and websites. Nurture Your Team In the best case scenario your team is free to devote all …

    • What Makes a Great Data Scientist?

      Mar 7, 2013 ISLUK | Leave a comment

      Data Science is about more than crunching vast numbers. This fast growing industry is short of people with the right combination of know how, interpretative skills and communication abilities. Exactly what makes the perfect data scientists is subject to healthy debate. Here are some of the opinions from thought leaders and analysts that we have come across. Technical Know How It goes without saying that data scientists need top-notch mathematical …