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- Blog Post
- Posted 10 years ago
International Economics Job Market Candidates – what do they look for?
Even though many (especially young and less experienced) job candidates attend interviews with an anticipation of being assessed, in reality the assessment always happens in both directions. And the more that a talented applicant has to offer, the pickier he or she can be when making a final decision.
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- Recruiter Advice Article
- Posted 10 years ago
Courses, Workshops & Conferences 2014: Should You Advertise During the Christmas Break?
The Christmas break is approaching and all university departments are getting busy finalizing their end-of-year work. For busy marketers and conference organizers a Christmas break might seem not to be the best time of the year to promote their courses and conferences to a wider audience. However, our experience at INOMICS confirms that it is not exactly true. Of course, much depends on your target audience: but while for many December 25th will be almost certainly dedicated to family commitments, for many the days before and after Christmas represent one of the few times of the year that they can actually spend searching more deeply for information in their field of interest, especially with regard to extra training and conferences.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 10 years ago
Organizing a Conference: Most Common Challenges
There are many reasons why institutions and individuals engage in conference organization, be it an international congress or a local workshop on a specific area of economics or finance. In academia, it is a great way to publicize your research work, to educate a wider public about a certain issue or simply to bring together experts from the same field and share the state of research. In business, it is the ultimate way to expand a network, market your company and often pave the way to future clients. Regardless of the type of institution, all conference organizers face the same challenges, especially when organizing an event for the first time.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 10 years ago
How To Make The Most out of Your Summer School Experience
If you're interested in attending a summer school this year, now is the time to start planning. Once you've selected a school to attend and been accepted, here are some of the ways that you can make the most out of your summer school experience.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 10 years ago
Everything You Need to Know on How to Apply to a Summer School
There are many great summer programs our there, but wading through the sea of options might leave you feeling a little overwhelmed.
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- Recruiter Advice Article
- Posted 10 years ago
What is Wrong with Study Fairs? Effective Student Recruitment
In the light of global demographic changes, universities increasingly have to look for lead sources from abroad. Traditionally, exhibiting at study fairs has been the most common way to attract students internationally. However, technology is moving fast and in recent years a number of effective marketing channels for universities have developed online. Some course marketers still argue that study fairs are the only way to establish personal contact with the students, but a comparison of the benefits of both channels gives the best illustration of their effectiveness.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 10 years ago
Faculty Recruiting: Best Practicies
In September the recruiting season gathers pace, a fact that candidates today know well. Last year, the number of people visiting the INOMICS job listing pages increased by 28% in the eight weeks from the start of July to late September. The rush increased even more in October, with a rise of 20% in just one month. Every institution has their own policies and guidelines for faculty hiring, but still there is a set of best practices which in many cases is applicable regardless. We explored examples of best practice for academic recruiting (before the interview stage) and put together a list of them to help INOMICS customers find the best match for their positions.
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- PhD Promotion
- Posted 10 years ago
Master and PhD Programs: Search Season Kick Off
With the summer vacation period drawing to a close, many graduates are now exploring their options for further education. Users on the INOMICS platform at this time of year are actively seeking graduate opportunities, whether Master's Programs, PhD positions or supplementary courses for the coming academic year.
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- PhD Advertising
- Posted 10 years ago
Using Market Design To Fill Your Masters/PhD Programs
As many of your know, the Nobel Prize for Economics 2013 went to a pair of economists for their work in the field of “Market Design” – the study of creating an optimal marketplace to reduce market failures. Al Roth, one of the recipients, is best known for his work in orchestrating kidney transplant matches using such economic principles. While kidneys are his specialty, he has also researched other processes that could be better organized using similar principles.
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- Recruiter Advice Article
- Posted 10 years ago
When to Start Looking for Young Professionals
Job market seasons vary by country and industry, but summer and Christmas time generally stand out as quiet seasons. Often, it causes frustration for fresh graduates, who are exiting universities at both of those times. If some will be lucky enough to have an offer in their hands before the graduation party, more will still be uncertain about their start moving into professional life.
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- Recruiter Advice Article
- Posted 10 years ago
How Students Look for and Choose Masters Courses
Less than a decade ago student relied on word of mouth and the information available in their universities when choosing a Masters Program. Today, internet-based searching is the foremost source of advice when it comes to exploring opportunities for postgraduate education. Students who are interested in studying abroad in particular turn to search engines and course-listing platforms in their search, and often make their decisions based on the information presented online. Using our own and published data about online behavior, it is possible to identify the key trends in how people search for study programs. Understanding these trends is vital for universities to stay competitive in the global educational market.
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- Recruiter Advice Article
- Posted 11 years ago
New Search Helps You Reach More Candidates
At the start of the 2012/13 academic year, INOMICS was proud to launch a new search function, incorporating new technology and features to help visitors to the INOMICS site filter through the content online, and find precisely what they are looking for.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 12 years ago
How To Deal With Nervousness During Presentations At a Conference
You've been accepted to give a talk at a conference, you've worked on your presentation, and you're ready to go – now you just need to keep your nerves under control! It's very common to struggle with nervousness when presenting, so consider these tips to help you deal with this.
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- University / College
Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven
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- Private Company / Industry
New Engineer
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- Other Institution
Connected Manufacturing Forum
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- Other Institution
ICCRE 2019
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- Private Company / Industry
KAEFER Integrated Services
in Perth -
- Private Company / Industry
ADB Safegate
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- Research Institute
Berlin Institute of Technology
in Berlin -
- Private Company / Industry
Aecon Group Inc.
in Calgary -
- Private Company / Industry
Wolff & Muller
in Stuttgart -
- Private Company / Industry
Graham Group
in York -
- Private Company / Industry
Bird Construction
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- Private Company / Industry
Ford
in Dearborn
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