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Have you ever wondered why so many people are posting polls on LinkedIn? Well me too so I decided to research about it. Suprisingly, there is a lot of information and insight you can gain by creating a poll and engaging your networks and beyond. Check out the blog post here: How to Engage New Audiences with LinkedIn Polls – Motionworks Careers (motionworks-careers.com)If you are interested in learning more about personal branding, career development or industry insight...

This is a follow up video from a blog we posted last week focusing on the higher than usual new hires I noticed on Linked In. While the number of companies on hiring freezes is up significantly, it does not mean companies should not be in hiring mode with branding. 02:18 Why the candidate-experience is so important02:34 Speed and transparency are key to close the position effectively04:17 Companies have the upper hand in the market now but should still have a hir...

I came across an article the other day about a new hire at a Japanese company that was fired because he was "out of frame" on webinars. See story here: https://mothership.sg/2020/05/japanese-fired-out-of-frame-zoom/While I do not know how accurate or valid this story is, it would not surprise me if it did happen, especially with a Japanese company. But the topic was interesting for a couple of reasons. First of all, as ridiculous as this accusation sounds, it shows that some...

This is an interview I did last year (pre-COVID-19 era) with a Japanese company employee who had worked for a large, Japanese insurance company for over 10 years and made the big decision to move to France to start a new life and career. The interview touches on some relevant topics in today's recruiting market in Japan and helps better understand some of the frustrations many employees are facing in typically domestic companies. I was fascinated by her story and how frank she was with ...