Keep your CV up to date
Make sure you keep your CV up to date. You never know when you’ll need it for a perfect role, and it could land you an interview or a call from an interested recruiter.
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Retaining a skilled workforce
Maintaining a skilled and dedicated workforce is essential in the fast-moving business environment, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. These businesses need to stay competitive, and employee retention plays a critical role in this. Understanding and applying preventative methods to maintain high retention rates is vital for long-term success. Consequences of
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Client activities before Christmas
We often advise our clients on strategic hiring practices, as one of the many value-added consultancy services we provide. Around this time of year, one of the key insights we share is the substantial benefits of recruiting in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It might be seem counterintuitive, but it can actually be a
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Things to avoid saying in an interview
The full title for this blog should really be, “Things to avoid saying in an interview, and how to rephrase them positively” – but we wanted to keep our titles concise! But we’re not just here to give a long list of do’s and don’ts for interviewees… we’re here to offer constructive advice too. As
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Dealing with counteroffers
In a competitive jobs market, dealing with counteroffers has become an almost everyday challenge for employers. When a valued employee hands in their notice, it’s tempting to make a counteroffer to retain them. But is this always the right move? It’s difficult to know for sure, but here, we provide guidance on when to make
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Managing disciplinaries
Managing disciplinaries can be a delicate and crucial part of maintaining a healthy workplace environment. As a recruitment specialist that actively partners with our clients, we’ve seen various approaches to disciplinary management, some effective and others not so much. So we thought it’d be helpful to share some advice on the right and wrong ways
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LinkedIn personal branding
Elevate your career with LinkedIn personal branding In an increasingly competitive job landscape, LinkedIn has become more than just a networking tool—it’s a vital platform for career advancement and job searches. Understanding how to effectively build and maintain a personal brand on LinkedIn can set you apart from the crowd and put you on the
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Help with hard-to-fill roles
In the constantly evolving landscape of the UK job market, employers are often faced with complex challenges that require targeted solutions. Among the most pressing of these challenges is filling highly specialised roles that demand a unique set of skills, experience, or qualifications. These hard-to-fill roles can be particularly daunting for businesses looking to rapidly
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Progressing your job search during the festive season
With Christmas just nine weeks away, many people’s thoughts will be turning to the fun times the festivities bring. But for jobseekers, it’s also an opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits the period brings. While it’s true that many companies reduce their hiring activities during the festive period, it doesn’t mean that your
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Improving your chances of being hired
10 Tips to Improve Your Chances of Getting Hired in the UK’s IT Sector The IT and technology sector in the UK continues to experience strong growth, leading to fierce competition for open roles. With a specialist focus on the IT sector, we want to share some best practice tips on making yourself stand out
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