You’ve got to love a stock image. Cheesy facial expressions, exaggerated hand gestures and generally awkwardly staged scenarios all round! In fact, when I put it like that, they have a few things in common with a job interview. Interviews aren’t exactly the most relaxing experiences. You do your best to come across as charming and…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
Preparing for a big presentation can be a nerve-wracking time – so what advice can we take from the citizens of Springfield? Here are some characteristics which will help you ace your next big presentation: 1. Bart Simpson’s fearlessness: The key to being an awesome public speaker, is to enter your presentation fearlessly. There are multiple…
Starting a new job can bring back memories of starting at a new school. Whether it’s your first job, or your fifth, the first few weeks can be just as intimidating as they are exciting – however grown up and confident you are. As recruitment consultants we’re not just here to help people find a…
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10 Simple Steps to Being Happy at Work
If you dread the sound of your morning alarm and count down the days until the weekend each week, it sounds like you’re a classic case of someone unhappy at work. Being happy in our job is not only crucial for our personal wellbeing, but it can also significantly impact our productivity and professional performance.…
When you’re on the hunt for a new job, you want to use all the resources available to you in order to boost your chances of landing that dream role. Technology and social media have become integral parts of our daily life and they can really step up your job search if you make the most…
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6 Ways to Stop Procrastination at Work
Whether it’s fear of failing or a simple lack of motivation, procrastination can be a serious problem for many people. But putting things off can have a real negative effect on both you and your workforce. According to a study, people who procrastinate, actually suffer a delay in self development and personal maintenance (Kanus 1993). The…
When it comes to writing our Resume we’re all guilty of bending the truth slightly in our favour. Nothing too dramatic of course, just a few little white lies here and there that will make us sound that bit more employable. Here are a handful of some of the most common white lies that people put…
A lot of us live busy lives and it’s easy to lose touch with networking contacts; however you never know when you may want to call upon them so it’s important to maintain these ties. So how can you go about getting back in touch with these individuals? When reaching out to an old contact…
There are lots of pros and cons of working from home, whereas employees may feel more relaxed in their own environment, without the stress of having to commute each day, being away from an office setting can lead to distractions and a lack of organisation. In order for work to be achieved to a good standard…