It is a familiar scene – the candidate leaves the interview asking themselves a thousand and one questions. How did I do? Did I say the right thing? Have I had that bit of food in my teeth the whole time? Regardless of how well a candidate thinks they have done, especially in the early…
Every company wants the best employees possible; but does every company know how to find the best employees possible? Finding the right employee for a particular job requires an effective system that not only acquires the employee of a company’s choice but also sets the new employee up for a smooth transition into their new…
It’s a candidate’s world out there. There are currently more vacancies than people available to fill them, and a skills-short UK is enabling the most talented workers to cherry-pick their roles. These talented candidates are looking for more than a good pay packet – they want meaning from their work. To exert a pull on…
There are three Cs to getting the kind of job you want and earning the kind of money you want to earn. These three Cs basically remain constant throughout your working career. They are: Contacts – Do you have enough contacts? The more contacts you have in the marketplace, the more likely it is you…
Thanks to LinkedIn, here are the the hottest skills which got people hired in the UK this year. The data reinforces that for the majority of vacancies, an understanding of tech is essential, along with data skills! The statistics are based on recruiting and hiring activity on LinkedIn, analysing the skills and experience of its 400…
I’m sorry if it sounds like this blog is written by someone who doesn’t like Christmas. Actually, I love this time of year; all the sparkly lights, “good will to all wo/men”, a chance to be generous, kind, to share the Christmas spirit especially if it is a large G+T version…. I spend a lot…
Technology is in a constant state of flux and changing the way we live, our decision making and also playing a huge role in the way business’s function. Businesses that want to stay competitive must ride the crest of technology or face the prospect of redundancy. The great thing about technology is it plays no…
As a wise woman once said, “Do one thing everyday that scares you.” While Eleanor Roosevelt firmly believed in confronting our fears, it’s pretty unlikely that she was talking about recruiting. Let’s face it: as social media becomes intrinsic to job seeking and hiring, some recruiters are entering uncharted territory — and it can be…
When launching a career, many students hear the phrase: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” It doesn’t mean that you will build your career through the connections only. However, a strong network is fundamental for the successful beginning of your employment journey. There are several reasons for that. Why Students Should Network?…