We are almost a third of the way through 2019, how are you getting on with your New Year Resolutions? Are you “winning” or just “going well” or have you forgotten all about them? Why is it that our good intentions and
Are you hiding behind an online mask? Could your profiles harm your career? How to present the ‘Real You’ on Social Media Creating and maintaining an online presence is more relevant than ever when it comes to promoting who you are, maximising career opportunities and expanding your social network. The question is, does your social
Everyone seems to want a 9-to-5 job, until they have it that is. From the beginning it’s great, the hours allow you to go to dinner with friends and even fit in that early morning gym session, you get the weekends off, the office is air conditioned in the summer and cozy in the
So you have finally finished your CV, countless hours perfecting those job descriptions and finding those interesting things about yourself because putting ‘socialising with friends’ under your hobbies section was not an option. Now, the job search starts! You’re sending your CV out left, right and centre, everything seems to be going okay. Then…
You’ve worked hard to recruit the right people for your organisation… now you’ve got them, how do you keep them? The days of a long term career with one employer have gone, so how do you create a workplace that will encourage employees to stay? “We work closely with our clients to ensure that
With lots of applicants for every vacancy, your CV needs to stand out from the crowd – for the right reasons! “Usually, your CV is the first impression that you offer a potential employer. This is your chance to shine,” says Liz Felstead of Stevenage employment agency Essential Results. So, what makes a
You did it! You landed your dream job. You’ve done the hard part – making your CV stand out and giving an impressive interview. Now the work really starts… it’s your first day! “The recruitment process is the first step and it’s a great achievement to be selected for the job,” says Liz
Technology is amazing, but here’s a scary fact: technology has already taken over 90% of the jobs humans used to do, (Forbes, Jan 2018). Wow. The Guardian reports that four million jobs in the British private sector could be replaced by robots in the next decade. Automation and artificial intelligence is having a huge impact
Are you waiting for that perfect opportunity? Are you concerned about forming a gap in your CV? Have you thought about volunteering? You should! Volunteering benefits both you and your chosen charity or organisation. Even better -giving your time and skills really can help you to land your dream job. ”Helping your community
Offering feedback to candidates – whether they are offered the job or not – is important to both applicant and the employer. So, what are the benefits of candidate feedback? “We always ask clients for feedback about the candidates we have provided – for the successful applicant and also the people who weren’t successful this
