Flexible Working
Could flexible working be more accepted in future work environments? Contrary to popular belief Flexible working is not limited to traditional notions of flexi-time. In fact, there are 14 officially recognised forms of flexible working and where appropriate these can bring benefits to employer and employees alike. Clearly, in environments…
Career Transitioning
Structures, roles and responsibilities, not to mention culture are very different in large and small companies. Roles are more tightly defined in large companies whereas people may have to do a bit of everything in smaller organisations. Employers can be wary of people from different environments eg do those from…
Getting the Best Out of Your Recruiter
A client recently thanked us for doing a great job. So what you might add. Well, this client wasn’t thanking us for placing a specific candidate but wanted to recognise several years’ worth of work, multiple placements and the part this had played in his company’s success. It made me…
Generation Y
Much is talked about Generation Y, those born after 1980, and how employers must rethink their approach to recruitment, job design, management and motivation in order to attract and retain these individuals. Generation Y we are told are different, they are not just internet savvy but internet native. They have…
On the Interview day – Top Tips
We understand that it can be stressful on the interview day. We’re here to help keep you calm and make sure you’re ready for the day ahead, know what to expect and impress your future employer. See our top tips below. Before you leave the house Dress smart (clean your…
Preparation Before the Interview
Interviews are stressful, one way to control the stress if to make sure you’re prepared. See our top tips for preparation before the interview below. Research the role Key responsibilities? How is performance measured? Key skills required? Research the company What do they do? Who are their customers? News: recent…
Writing a Great CV
Paying proper attention to your CV will pay dividends. Whilst a good one won’t actually get you the job, a bad one can ruin your chances. It is so important to understand the purpose of a CV; it’s to get you an interview, not a job. Typically a CV gets…
Lying on your CV
It seems not a year goes by without a media storm about people lying on CVs and job applications. High profile cases such as those seen on TVs The Apprentice do little to help. The public is at once outraged and seemingly accepting the “everyone is at it so a…
