Summer holidays. Aren’t they just magical? Nothing beats those hot afternoons, warm breezes and tropical getaways. Lazing at the beach, coconut in hand, straw in mouth, reggae tunes pumping in the background. A beautiful dream… that is cut drastically short when you find yourself walking back into work after an amazing vacation. During the summer…
Boring tasks, difficult colleagues and an endless pit of meaningless work. Sound familiar? Many of us are unhappy in our jobs and are holding out for something better in order to make us happier. In fact, roughly 60% of the UK workforce is unhappy, according to Investors In People (IIP). This dissatisfaction, combined with our perception of…
Let’s face it, finding good recruitment consultants is a challenge we all have to front up to. Some agencies go down the rec-to-rec route and throw money at the problem, with mixed results. Some rely on a referral scheme and many others rely on direct advertising to attract the right individual. The thing is, is…
This post is sponsored by Lever, a new breed of applicant tracking system that emphasizes speed, collaboration and building candidate relationships. Forget chalk and cheese; females in technology are forces to be reckoned with. We know that women are underrepresented in many areas of the workforce. Tech is definitely one of them, with some reports…
Understanding how to best use a recruitment consultant as part of your job search will not only cut your paranoia and stress levels down a lot, but will also accelerate your journey to that dream role. So, let’s talk about recruiters. They’re often criticised and regularly despised by both job hunters and employers alike. For every candidate…