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How Recent Graduates Can Stand Out to Employers

Graduating from college is a big achievement, especially when getting a job is next on your list. Millions of students move on from the classroom and into the workforce. It’s hard to separate yourself from other applicants. If you want to learn how to shine in front of employers, keep reading! The advice in this…

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The Elephant in the Room: The Do’s and Dont’s of Salary Negotiation

“What are your salary expectations for this role?” – one of the most dreaded questions by most job seekers. Not sure how to answer it to your advantage? Check our top salary negotiation tips.

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Between Slacking and Burnout: How to Master Working from Home

Pijamas on weekdays. No commute. Home office. The pandemic stripped normality from our daily lives, catching us by surprise. But, we’ve adapted. We embraced the work from home life as quickly as we (and our employers) could. Statistics show that some people occasionally worked from home even before the pandemic. But most of them rarely took…

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LinkedIn Tips: 10 Ways to Make Your Profile Stand Out

With 740 million users in over 200 countries around the world, LinkedIn is the largest melting pot for those who are looking for work and those who are hiring. As a recruitment agency that has been recognised for its advanced use of LinkedIn, we decided to make a series of 10 tips on how to…

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How to Follow up With a Thank You Email After Your Job Interview

Why you should write a Thank You email after every job interview and how to do it – all in this article, plus a free template to make it even easier.

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How to Tell If Your CV Is Good Enough [Checklist + Free Template]

Not sure if your CV is good enough to impress your dream employer? See if it ticks all the boxes in this article.

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Blue Lynx Is NEN 4400-1 Certified

The NEN 4440 is a well-established mark of quality. We put a lot of effort to keep the certificate. It is our promise and commitment to doing things the right way. The NEN 4400 certificate means that we meet industry standards.

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How to Know if They’re a Good Company Culture Fit

Hiring for a culture fit is a winning strategy. How to know if your prospect candidate will fit within your company culture? Read up to find out.

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3 Reasons to Use Both In-House Recruiters and a Recruitment Agency

Can you use a recruitment agency if you already have in-house recruiters? The answer is yes. Here are 3 reasons why.

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Job Searching and Mental Health: How to Take Care of Your Wellbeing

The process of finding a job could be a real rollercoaster of emotions. Here’s how to stay sane while searching for the dream job.

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