Groupon Human Resources
We will be giving you insider tips on how to write the best CV, submit a rockin' application and make the best possible first impression to land your perfect job on YOUR terms.
Groupon HR Tip #1: Never Ignore Your Goals
I had originally started my post with this ever-clever sentence: “Your alarm goes off and your first thought of the morning is “I wish I didn’t have to go to work today”. This drab sentence started off what turned out to be a rambling paragraph about the mundane world in which the majority of us [...]
Groupon HR Tip #2: Never Apply Without a Clear Direction
Following Hailey‘s latest post, “Never Ignore Your Goals“, our colleague from HR, Max, is continuing the “never ever” series with a post on how to apply successfully, with a clear direction. Now that you have decided to leave your comfort zone (both your couch and old job) it is time to reassess your situation. Fact: [...]
Groupon HR Tip #3: CV and Resume…What’s the Difference?
Take a look at these sentences: Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate. Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate. They look almost identical and basically mean the same thing, right? WRONG! Do [...]
Groupon HR Tip #4: Define Your Job Search Strategy: Are You A Monster?
There had been massive hype surrounding e-recruitment throughout the last few years. Often, jobseekers get approached by recruitment agencies who promise the world. This is a common scenario: Peter, Bob and Tom have the idea of launching their own online recruitment agency. They pitch every employee as well as employer they can get their hands [...]
Groupon HR Tip #5: It’s not only about what you know, it’s about who you know. And that is why knowing how to network effectively is crucial.
It’s not only about what you know, it’s about who you know. And that is why knowing how to network effectively is crucial. See below for my top tips; Do your homework. Always do research on companies you are dying to work for before making first contact. I cannot tell you how bad it looks [...]
Groupon HR Tip #6: How to Write a Good Cover Letter
Oh the cover letter. So useful yet so deadly if done poorly. But before I get to the serious stuff, I would like to share with you the BEST COVER LETTER I HAVE EVER READ! Dear Company, I’m sending this application knowing full well that you will not progress my application for one reason or [...]
Groupon HR Tip #7: How to write a CV
Is there really a recipe for the perfect CV? Nowadays, the chance of landing your dream job just because you have excellent education or work experience is far from guaranteed. But what is a CV ? In general a CV is the applicants’ chance of selling himself to an employer. Remember: different jobs and companies [...]
Groupon HR Tips #8: Always Prepare for Your Interview
“OH. MY. GOODNESS.” You think to yourself. “I got a call back.” And not only did you get a call back, but you also scored an interview. Sound like you? If so, let me be the first to say ‘Congrats’ on making it past one of the toughest parts. You found a role and company [...]
Groupon HR Tip #9: Telephone Interview – Steer Clear of Animals.
You’ve made it – you’ve been shortlisted for a telephone interview! It came down to your good Cover Letter and CV, but do you have what it takes to make it through to the next round? In a recent blog regarding cover letters Hailey mentioned how important research was. Well, it’s time to get those [...]
HR Tip #10: Always Make a Good First Impression
Let’s start with a little word association game, shall we? Halo. What is the first word that comes to mind? Angel? Video game? Beyonce?….Interview? The ‘Halo Effect’ is, in a nutshell, the cognitive process by which we apply positive or negative perceptions to an individual based on a single trait the individual may posses. For [...]
