The Mole 2.0

The second coming is here. TheCareerMole.com has undergone a few significant changes based on all the great feedback and suggestions we have received from our members.

Since launch, TheCareerMole community continues to expand and we're very excited to see lots of Moles being contacted, candidates going through the recruitment process and a growing number of people being offered and accepting jobs.

The new design and features we have released will make it even easier and more fun to Meet, Refer and progress your career - or work improve your work /life balance thanks to our Mole Lifestyle Partners.

There's still a lot going on behind the scenes here. Watch out for our next newsletter with details of the new features, competitions and new university and lifestyle partners that will help you get the most from The Mole.

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NEWSFLASH: Facebook / Myspace can damage your career. TheCareerMole doesn't!

Everyone know's the risks of your social life, as documented on Facebook / MySpace etc, being used by recruiters to vet applications. There are numerous documented instances of job offers being revoked or people not even being offered an interview because of their profiles on social networks. A good recruiter will not fall foul to what is essentially discrimination. However, everyone is human, and first impressions count.

New research by Badenoch & Clark suggest that 62 percent of British bosses look at Facebook, MySpace or other social networking sites to determine the suitability of candidates. The report found that almost two-thirds of respondents said the contents influenced a recruitment decision, while a quarter admitted to going back on a decision to hire a candidate because of what they found online.

They say you shoud never mix business and pleasure. In the world of social networks this has never been more true. Which is why TheCareerMole.com is a social networks for business professionals who want to progress their careers, not organise their social lives. Use Facebook for that - but make sure you have your Privacy settings on max. While you're there, add The Mole as a friend (search for T C Mole) and join our groups (search groups for TheCareerMole).


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Hi Everyone

Things have been a little quiet on the Mole blog. All hands are currently on deck working hard on a new design and some great new features that will make The Mole even easier and more fun to use.

Cant wait to hear what you guys think of the new features. We'll also be launching a number of exciting new Mole Lifestyle Partners to join 20days.co.uk, helping you to really improve your work / life balance. As a teaser, we'll be helping you look your best in and out of work, and offer you some interesting healthy options..

Speak soon

The Mole

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Animal Charity Starts Mole Count

Apparently Moles are useful! So much so that they are starting to count you - as seen on the BBC website today. So, you Moles out there, stand up and prepare to be counted.

A conservation charity is calling for thousands of volunteers to take part in a national survey of moles. The People's Trust for Endangered Species says the much-maligned mammal is actually a misunderstood creature which can help gardeners and farmers.
The survey will involve a molehill count because the underground-dwelling animals are rarely seen.

The trust hopes to compile a map of the distribution of the animals to help with future research.
Online survey. Britons have historically had a mixed relationship with the creatures.
Conservationists say farmers would hang moles from gibbets to ward off other moles, and moleskin clothing became so fashionable in the 19th Century that up to 13 million skins were sold a year.

Ways of deterring or terminating moles are a frequent topic of conversation among gardeners.
However, wildlife experts say moles are beneficial because they eat insects and aerate the soil with their tunnels. (Ed: And they make recruitment better for everyone)

The online survey will be taking place until September 2008

20Days - Yahoo Find of the Year 2007

We're very excited to announce that the first Mole Lifestyle Partner - 20 Days.co.uk - has been shortlisted for the Yahoo! Awards - Finds of the Year 2007!

This is great news and reflects the excellent job the team at 20Days do. Make sure you visit their site and check out some cool ways to use your well earned vacation days.

If you have a second, please vote for 20Days by visiting http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/finds2007/peoples-choice/

Thanks

The Mole
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Hello All

The Holidays seem like a distant memory. We are back in the swing of things and really excited about the coming weeks. There will be some significant changes to The Mole that will make applying for jobs and referring candidates even more of a joy.

Watch this space for more news soon.

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Happy New Year

Wherever you are in the world - here's to a happy and successful 2008!

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