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Why You Should Start Your Job Search Before Christmas
The majority of job seekers assume that most companies are not hiring during the holiday season and they should wait to start their search in the New Year, but that’s simply not true. You can land a new role before Christmas, but if it doesn’t happen, make sure it’s not for lack of trying. Get yourself out there!Reasons why you should start your job search before Christmas:Less competition More networking opportunities Stand out from the crowd Less stress in the New YearSome tips on how to secure that job:Keep your schedule flexible Clean up of your social profilesSend speculative applications Stay in touch with decision makers For more tips on preparing for your job search, read more on How to Write A CV That Works and How To Prepare For An Interview.
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How Employee Branding Helps Your Business
The Benefits of Employee BrandingEmployee branding is very important when it comes to attracting new talent and retaining existing staff. When your company’s values and goals align with your employees’, they are more motivated to perform better — and that’s great for business.A brand can be defined through its personality and culture and we’ve found that happy employees make a strong brand. Involving your employees in your company’s social media can demonstrate the work environment and common behaviour among workers, which will effectively increase your brand’s reach and engagement. Research shows that 84% of job seekers value recommendations from friends and family above all forms of advertising. Therefore, featuring authentic testimonials from existing employees will enable any new talent to imagine themselves joining your brand.Employee branding doesn’t only help the external brand but it also creates positive behaviour internally. Hinge Research Institute teamed with Social Media Today to find that almost 86% of advocates said that being involved in social media, such as Linkedin, had a positive impact on their own careers. It has demonstrated that it allowed them to expand their professional networks as well as keep them up-to-date with industry trends. Other notable benefits also include the ability to develop skills that are in high demand, become recognised as thought leaders and differentiate themselves from their peers.Three Ways to Enhance your Employee BrandingThere is no one-size-fits all strategy so it is key to deliver in a medium that feels true and authentic to your brand. But here are some ideas:Social mediaLive eventsEmployee reviewsIt’s important your employer brand is authentic. Once the candidates become new employees, they’ll expect to encounter the brand they experienced during the recruitment process. So your employer brand must closely align with your actual organisational culture and employee experience. When it does, your new hires will quickly become engaged and passionate employees that can themselves become part of the employer brand.
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Adrems Top 5: TED Talks for Career Development
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.As part of Adrems Top 5 this week, we have rounded up 5 TED Talks you need to watch for your career development and success. TED talks are a great way to spend your lunch break, or your commute home. Enjoy this list of ideas, creative thoughts and ways you can grow personally and in your career.1. How to find work you love – Scott Dinsmore About the talk: Scott Dinsmore quit a job that made him miserable, and spent the next four years wondering how to find work that was joyful and meaningful. He shares what he learned in this deceptively simple talk about finding out what matters to you — and then getting started doing it.About the speaker: Scott Dinsmore founded Live Your Legend, a career and connection platform to inspire people to find their passion.Why you should listen: Entrepreneur Scott Dinsmore left life at a Fortune 500 company to help others do work that they love. After researching what thousands of employees truly wanted out of life, he founded the organization Live Your Legend. As the Chief Experimenter, he not only supplied practical career tools but connected more than 100,000 people worldwide to encourage each other’s dreams — putting community at the center of success. Dinsmore died in September 2015 while on a year-long trek around the world. His legacy will live on through his passion, dedication and strong community of dreamers and doers.2. How great leaders inspire action – Simon Sinek About the talk: Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership — starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers.About the speaker: Simon Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust and change. He’s the author of the classic “Start With Why”; his latest book is “Leaders Eat Last.”Why you should listen: Fascinated by the leaders who make impact in the world, companies and politicians with the capacity to inspire, Simon Sinek has discovered some remarkable patterns in how they think, act and communicate. He wrote Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action to explore his idea of the Golden Circle, what he calls “a naturally occurring pattern, grounded in the biology of human decision making, that explains why we are inspired by some people, leaders, messages and organizations over others.”3. Smash fear, learn anything – Tim Ferriss About the talk: From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss’ fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question — “What’s the worst that could happen?” — is all you need to learn to do anything.About the speaker: Tim Ferriss is an early-stage tech investor, best-selling author and podcaster.Why you should listen: Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company‘s “Most Innovative Business People” and one of Fortune‘s “40 under 40.” He is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others) and the author of four #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek.4. The happy secret to better work – Shawn Achor About the talk: We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.About the speaker: Shawn Achor is the CEO of Good Think Inc., where he researches and teaches about positive psychology.Why you should listen: Shawn Achor is the winner of over a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology in the most popular class at Harvard. He is the CEO of Good Think Inc., a Cambridge-based consulting firm which researches positive outliers — people who are well above average — to understand where human potential, success and happiness intersect. Based on his research and 12 years of experience at Harvard, he clearly and humorously describes to organizations how to increase happiness and meaning, raise success rates and profitability, and create positive transformations that ripple into more successful cultures.5. Why you will fail to have a great career – Larry Smith About the talk: In this funny and blunt talk, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.About the speaker: A professor of economics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, Larry Smith coaches his students to find the careers that they will truly love.Why you should listen: Larry Smith is a professor of economics at University of Waterloo. A well-known storyteller and advocate for youth leadership, he has also mentored many of his students on start-up business management and career development. The most notable start-up he advised in its infancy is Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry.
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5 Ways Your Company Culture Can Promote Mental Wellbeing
With work pressures rising in our fast paced world, a mentally healthy workplace promotes a positive outlook to improve its employees wellbeing. A culture that supports wellness would automatically grow productivity and the general welfare of your staff. There are a few ways to instil that culture, and being one of London’s leading recruitment agencies – let us give you some tips on how.Companies need to focus on fostering a wellbeing environment and explore how a culture of supporting mental health would fit in with their organisation. Even though this may require changes – these are the first steps you can start with.1. Employee EngagementThis refers to the overall engagement an employee has with their work. Working in a relaxed environment lets employees be engaged with their work in all ways – physically and mentally. Employee engagement is about understanding one’s role in an organisation, and being sighted and energised on where it fits in the organisation’s purpose and objectives. It is important to be engaged with their work in all ways to provide a boost in morale, self-esteem and eventually productivity.2. Encouraging a Work Life Balance Studies show that employees with a positive work-life balance have high productivity and do a better job over all. A company which promotes this would see a rise in wellbeing. Through flexible work timings, working from home options and understanding your employees ways of efficient working – a work-life balance would even give them an option to be more aware of their mental wellbeing.3. Speak Openly About WellbeingEducating employees on the importance of this would be the first step. Having a clear recognition of when your employees are overworked and stressed would be a way of giving support as soon as they need it. If they understand that your business is open to caring about their wellbeing, they will be more expressive about it. Providing safe and open communication throughout the work environment leads to a wellbeing oriented culture.4. Promoting Professional DevelopmentCreating conditions that let employees shine is as essential as providing them with company goals in the first place. For instance, recognition for achieving organisational targets or other work-related aims. Professional Development not only refers to the work that they are doing, but also an overall development such as skills, learning and training they may require at certain points in their career.5. Encourage Out of Work InterestsIf your culture helps employees revitalise, through outdoor activities and external entertainment, they will focus on how they feel when they are taking part in these. Promoting creative thinking and teamwork even improves the way in which people perform during work hours. For instance, weekly football games or Friday evening activities can help.For other ways to improve wellbeing, read our Wellbeing Tips, and Advice and Tips for the Modern Professional
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9 Ways Linkedin Can Get You Your Next Job
From tweets to snaps, social media has become the main communication tool for today’s society. With LinkedIn as the top social media platform for professionals, it’s only obvious you keep it up-to-date in order to land you your next dream job.Here are 9 tips on how to maximise your profile and get noticed on Linkedin.1. Use a professional photoFirst impressions count! The first thing someone sees on your profile is your picture. By adding a professional photos that shows you are warm and welcoming is a great addition to any profile.A good picture makes you look more approachable and increases your chances to have a positive connection with your next employer. Additionally, putting up a background photo would add some personality into your page – it can be a project you are proud of or a picture from your travels.2. Consistency is keyBuilding your personal brand can be challenging, however being consistent is important. Your paper CV and portfolio should be in line with your LinkedIn profile. Even in aspects of your positions, dates as well as language, must all be consistent throughout. Hiring managers don’t appreciate switching from past tense and then present or from first person to third3. Create your own URLLinkedIn now has the option of creating your own profile URL personalised to what you want it to be, not to mention it makes it much easier for you to be found on search engines. After all, it looks a lot neater than a bunch of random letters and numbers attached to your profile.4. Include a current job title even if you’re not employedMost hiring managers can search for current job titles. Having a title such as “Graphic Designer” and “Currently Seeking” in the company title would help your profile appear in searches more frequently.5. Write a great profile summary & headlineYour headline should not just provide information about what you do – but provide your value-added benefit to the viewer. What is your value proposition? Answer that question in your summary and headline.6. Add effective sections in your profileYour profile should be as full as possible – adding relevant experience, volunteering and accomplishments. Make them more effective by using action words that are from your targeted job description. Elaborate on times you were picked for a project or gained quantitative results. 7. Showcase your skillsLinkedIn provides you with up to 50 skills to show recruiters how experienced you are. Ideally, use all 50 of them. If you’re going for a Marketing position, add skills such as ‘marketing strategy’, ‘digital marketing’ etc. This simply improves the chances of you being found by your skills to fill a role. It may even start a conversation between you and a connection who wants to know more about your diverse skills.8. Showcase your projects: Add mediaAdding work experience is useful, but details about a project your proud of can really make your profile stand out. Visuals are a great way of showcasing your talent on LinkedIn. It will not only catch the viewers’ attention, but also make your work memorable.9. Ask for recommendations and endorsementsGenuine comments on your work strengthens your display of acknowledgement. Endorsements might not always be useful, however it increases the credibility of your profile and work. Overall, keep your profile up-to-date and relevant. Make changes as it happens and don’t be afraid to connect with people that have common interest. Who knows, that might be your next boss.Get in touch if you want to know more on how to utilise your professional social media account!
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Referral Reward Scheme
Simply refer a friend, a family or anyone else you know who we haven’t already spoken to and you can earn yourself £150 for contract placements and £300 for permanent placements.Terms & Conditions: For permanent placements£150 of Selfridges vouchers will be given once a candidate starts work, and a further £150 in vouchers will be paid three months after the start date provided that candidate is still employed with the client. For contract placementsCandidates who are referred and placed, £150 in vouchers will be paid after 8 weeks of continuous employment. Definition: “New Candidate” means a candidate who has not previously been registered with Adrem Group OR a candidate with whom Adrem Group have had no contact for 12 months prior to the date of referral. Established in 1981 Adrem is London’s original architecture, construction and design recruitment agency.Specialising in architecture, BIM, interiors, graphics, product and creative support, for over 35 years Adrem has been changing careers and growing practices globally.
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Guide To Living And Working In Singapore
Singapore AccommodationMost ex pats tend to move into Condominiums. They will have facilities like large swimming pools, tennis courts and play areas for children. These are often good places to socialise with other ex pats. The costs of living in a private 3 bedroom condo ranges (depending on area) between £3,000 a month to £7000.The costs for a 1 bedroom apartment, again depending on location, ranges from £900 to £1,200 per month. You can live on the cheaper side by renting a room in a private apartment for between £400 and £900.Singapore TravelRunning your own car in Singapore is by far the most expensive form of travel. The government has imposed heavy taxes on private car ownership in an effort to reduce road congestion and pollution. However, travelling around Singapore on public transport has been made very easy thanks to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and Bus services. If youneed to commute to work and plan to travel around at the weekend you will expect to be paying around £150 a month. A bonus in Singapore is the taxi services – they are extremely efficient and relatively cheap.Singapore FoodLuckily, food is not very expensive in Singapore, to eat in or to eat out. Basic meals at home should come to no more than £100per month. You can eat out at one of the (many) hawker centres and food courts (see right). You can eat at one of these for as little as £2. A meal at a restaurant will cost you about £10 – 20 per person for fairly basic meals. For those who wish to live a more lavish lifestyle, Singapore has a string of fine dine restaurants from Japanese to French cuisine.Singapore Schooling CostsSchooling standards are high in Singapore where you can choose to send your children to state schools or international schools where your children learn an internationally recognised curriculum. State schools will cost you £125 – 175 a month for primary education and £175 – 250 for secondary education. International schools will cost around £6,000 – 15,000 a year.Singapore Population / ReligionSingapore is populated by Chinese, Malays, Indians, Caucasians and Eurasians. 42% of the population are foreigners and its culture reflects that of the variety of different nationalities living there. Most people speak English, other common languages are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or Singlish (Singapore Colloquial English). The Government of Singapore is democratic and claims its policy is based on meritocracy. Singapore is generally ranked fairly high for political and civic freedoms.Singapore Public Holidays (based on 2018 dates)New Year’s Day – 1st JanuaryChinese New Year – 16th -17th FebruaryGood Friday – 30th MarchLabour Day* – 1st MayHari Raya Puasa – 29th MayNational Day – 9th AugustHari Raya Haji – 22nd AugustDeepavali – 6th NovemberChristmas Day – 25th December*The following Monday will be a public holidaySingapore Health CareYour health is certainly in good hands in Singapore, with its health-care system being ranked 6th in the world by the WHO in 2000. It is not a legal requirement for employers to offer health insurance for their employees but many companies will add this to their employment packages. Most Singaporeans buy their medical insurance through a state insurance scheme called Medisave, this covers most big treatment costs. Themoney that goes into these accounts are tax-free, gain interest and become part of the person’s estate after they pass away. However, most expatriates will invest in private healthcare which will be more costly.TaxesSingapore’s personal income tax rates for resident taxpayers are progressive. Read more on Singapore taxes here.
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Guide To Living And Working In UAE
UAE AccommodationThe tax-free, high salary haven that was once prescribed to the life of the ex pat in UAE is no longer the same. While you can still thrive there, costs of living have gone up and benefits packages are looking less impressive. It is up to you to live a life of opulence or to live cheaply and conveniently. Based on a 2 bedroom flat: You can find cheap accommodation out of central locations for around £7,000 a year. For around £14,000 you can live closer to a central location in an apartment with a shared pool. For £17,500 you can live in an expat apartment with all amenities.UAE TransportA private car is a necessity in UAE. Public transport is fairly minimal and taxis can end up costing a lot. Petrol is also a lot cheaper here than you may be used to back home. Buying a car in the UAE will cost you more than it would back home. So it is worth working out how much it would cost to ship your current car over. For many, this works out cheaper!One thing to look out for – speeding and parking tickets are extremely high!UAE CultureOften thought of as an ex pat paradise (with 80% of the population foreign born), the UAE’s rapid developments have made it a relatively easy place to relocate to. You can expect an excellent mobile phone system, air conditioning in modern buildings (temperatures can rise up to 50°C in Summer) and plenty of other expats from the UK.Though the majority of those living in Abu Dhabi are foreigners, behaviour in the emirate is nonetheless mandated by the Muslim religion, and its essential expats familiarise themselves with local laws and learn to respect traditional Arab culture. If your new role in the UAE is a managerial one you need to prepare yourself for working with a wide variety of ethnicities – whilst most people we talk to find this a positive and exciting experience, others find it a challenge.UAE FoodLocal food stuffs will be considerably cheaper than western imports. You can eat out at Indian, Arabic, Chinese or African restaurants for little more than the cost of eating in. However, eating in Hotel restaurants or bars will incur a much greater bill. Everyday food items will not be much different from home (15 fresh eggs will cost around £1.50 for example). So it’s really up to you how much you spend on food here. Alcohol is extremely expensive and it is advised that you buy this in duty free areas of the airport. An average bottle of wine will cost you £13.UAE Schooling CostsSchooling costs are extremely high for expats as they will not be allowed to attend public school. You should be prepared to pay around £8,000 a year upwards for a good quality school. School fees is something you should approach your employer about before you sign a contract. Many expats will have school fees paid for by their employer an this makes transition to the UAE a lot easier.UAE Public Holidays (based on 2018 dates)New Year’s Day – 1 JanThe Prophet’s Ascension – 24 AprilRamadan – 27 MayEid Al Fitr – 25-27 JuneArafat (Haj) Day – 31 AugustEid Al Adha / Feast of Sacrifice – 1-3 SeptemberIslamic New Year – 22 SeptemberMartyr’s Day – 30 NovemberThe Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday – 30 NovemberNational Day – 2 DecemberNational Day Holiday – 3 DecemberUAE Healthcare CostsIn Abu Dhabi, employers are legally required to provide expats with health insurance. So luckily, this is one cost assignees won’t need to concern themselves with. That said, some employers use local health insurance, which is not recommended for those at-risk individuals who have significant health issues. If you are older or in poor health, you may need to maintain health insurance in your home country and make sure your employer finances emergency evacuation insurance. Otherwise, local health care is up to standard for minor issues. Healthcare standards are considered to be fairly high in the UAE. Healthcare is free only for UAE citizens.A family of four can expect to pay around £5,000 a year for full medical insurance. A 30 year old female can expect to pay around £700 a year.
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Guide To Living And Working In Hong Kong
Hong Kong Accommodation:Hong Kong has a dense population with a vibrant culture and dynamic night life. Living there as an expat has been made easy with the variety of international opportunities for you and your family. Although, if you feel unfamiliar with the housing and rental marketthen it is recommended to use a real estate agent to help with your search. The average cost to rent in the city centre of Hong Kong is GBP £1,200 per month for a 1 bedroom apartment, £2,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment. If living outside the centre a 1 bedroom apartment would cost £800 per month and £1,600 for a 3 bedroom. Monthly utilities cost roughly £100 an apartment.Hong Kong Transport:The streets of Hong Kong are usually very crowded with a great deal of traffic jams soto own your own car may not be a great option. The cheaper and more convenientway to travel around town would be by public transport. Apart from the usual buses, minibuses, ferries and trams, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) has 11 train lines that run frequently including 12 trains that operate across the border to mainland China. The regular price of a monthly public transportation pass costs approximately under £40 and if you own your own car then gas will cost about £1.35 per litre.Hong Kong Food:Hong Kong is well known for its cuisine and its bizarre variety of foods. You may find many street markets with exciting range of eateries that sell delicacies the locals enjoy. If you like to eat out at mid-range restaurants it will cost on average £30 for a 3 course meal. Domestic beer ranges from £1.50 – £4.00 a pint. But if you prefer to cook at home and shop from the local markets it is calculated to cost approximately £30 – £60 per month per person.Hong Kong School Costs:There are 3 types of schools in Hong Kong; Private; Government and Subsidized. Government schools are free and fully funded by the Government. They teach Chinese and English but the use of each language is determined by the school. The English School Foundation is subsidized by the Government and provides an English language educationfor those students who don’t speak Chinese.Costs up to £7,000 per year.Private International schools can often be very competitive and quite expensive. Most international schools use English base curriculums but require applications to be submitted a year before.Costs up to £14,500 per yearHong Kong Language, Religion and Government:Chinese (especially Cantonese) and English are official languages of Hong Kong however many other Chinese dialects and other languages are also used. The use of Mandarin has known to increase since Hong Kong has reintegrated with China. There is a wide variety of beliefs in Hong Kong varying from Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism and others. Although temples are normally dedicated to one or two deities there are usually images of other Gods and Goddesses found inside. Small numbers of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews also populate in Hong Kong. The Government is run by the Chief Executive who is the head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He or she is appointed by the Central People’s Government through an election by the Election CommitteeHong Kong Culture:Hong Kong celebrates many festivals and holidays of the East and West. A few traditional celebrations include the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar (Chinese) New Year, Christmas, Western New Year and more.A few of the main public holidays of 2018 include:Western New Years Day – 1st JanuaryLunar New Years Day – 16th FebruaryEaster Weekend – 30th March – 2nd AprilChing Ming Festival – 5th AprilLabour Day – 1st MayThe Birthday of Buddha – 22nd MayTuen Ng Festival – 18th JuneHong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day – 2nd JulyDay After Mid-Autumn Festival – 25th SeptemberNational Day – 1st OctoberChung Yeung Festival – 17th OctoberChristmas Day – 25th DecemberBoxing Day – 26th DecemberHong Kong Health CareHong Kong is known to have one of the best healthcare service facilities in the world. Its medical infrastructure is made up of a combination of 12 private hospitals and 50 public hospitals. For those who prefer to be treated by Western practitioners should expect to pay a higher fee for the service. Private healthcare with a basic cover, including hospital, dental and outpatient costs, range from £1,000 to £6,000 a year.See more jobs and information on living in Hong Kong.
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