We tend to think that creativity has to come from people applying for jobs, they are the ones using their imagination, cracking their brains until they get an amazing piece of work that stands out from the crowd; and that HR departments only have to point and pick a winner. Don't underestimate Recruiters; they can … Continue reading So you think you’re creative? Meet the creative recruiters
It is all about people
You usually meet HR people twice; first when you are hired and then when you are leaving. I had the chance to meet a full delegation of HR Directors this week, whilst covering one of the biggest HR Events in Europe: HREvent13. Everything started with an early morning, catching the 5:30am train to Birmingham. Then … Continue reading It is all about people
I would play it twice
Sunday nights are quite long, better to use them to learn something new. Here is a list of the most important architects with their best known building. Great music + beautiful animation. If I was you, I would play it twice.
Finding a hobby will find you a job
My 2013 resolutions have led me to read some articles about decision making, time management, career progression and other self-help advice that I thought only worked for Bridget Jones. I read that employers are more interested in what you do in your spare time than in your 9 to 5 routine. That means they look … Continue reading Finding a hobby will find you a job
Teamwork
A lot of hands, a lot of coffee and a great story. That's what I call teamwork. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gq5edVwxhw
Escribir sin pensar
Siempre he pensado que uno tiene que pensar antes de hablar pero no antes de escribir. Los mejores escritos salen sin filtro, no tienen razón, no tienen 10 revisiones de texto, ni buscan los temas del momento; no les importa alcanzar la fama, convertirse en un Best Seller o quedar olvidados en una mesa de … Continue reading Escribir sin pensar
Truth
Google has an emotional side
When I think of brands like Google, I think of "Search". I have the image of that little rectangle where I write any word or sentence, press Enter and ta dah! I found what I needed plus other interesting links. Google has taught me how to recover my mobile after it sunk in a toilet … Continue reading Google has an emotional side
It is not what you say, but how you say it
The future of books
How do you imagine the future of books? Some people say the digital revolution is opening up new opportunities and at the same time threatening some of the players in the publishing industry. Others believe there will be a lot more books – people will just find them differently. I found a video this morning that … Continue reading The future of books
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