Applying for a new role is an exciting prospect. However, submitting endless applications is a tiring process and when it comes to awaiting responses, it’s understandable that you may feel eager to find out where you stand. Should you send an email thanking your prospective employers for considering your application, or wait a week until […]

What soft skills are employers looking for? Every organisation is looking for a mix of soft skills and hard skills from their potential employees. What are soft skills? While hard skills are the tangible and technical skills easily demonstrated by a candidate’s qualifications and specific professional experiences, soft skills is a term used by employers […]

Job interview red flags to look out for When you’re limited on time it can be difficult to get a full picture of every candidate that you interview. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of job interview red flags that you shouldn’t ignore, to help you identify which interviewees won’t be a good fit. Being late […]

Our 5 favourite pieces of career advice Whether you’re looking for a new job or hoping to progress your current role, it can feel as though everyone has their own tips and opinions to share with you. How can you decide which advice to take on board? With this problem in mind, we’ve handpicked our […]

How can you compete with big brands to hire top talent? Top talent can be hard to come by. To make matters worse a lot of the best, most skilled candidates are often snapped up by big brands who can offer impressive salaries. So how can you compete with big brands and well-known corporations to […]

6 body language tips for your next job interview Have you got an important job interview coming up? Read our tips below to master the art of body language and give the best impression. Make eye contact Although you’ll probably want to avoid making eye contact for the entire interview, we recommend making eye contact […]

Our top tips for hiring highly-skilled employees  Even in today’s candidate driven recruitment climate, you can often find there is no shortage of applicants for your role, but suitability and relevance can be more problematic. As the way candidates find and apply for jobs has become much quicker and easier, thanks to the growth of social […]

Why am I struggling to find a new job? We know that looking for a new job can be tiring. Searching through job adverts, filling out endless application forms and attending numerous job interviews, the process can be exhausting both physically and mentally. There’s nothing worse than building your hopes up only to have them […]

How can I retain my best hires?  New year, new job? Hopefully not for your most talented, efficient and valuable employees! We’ve noticed that far too many businesses spend a great deal of time and energy attracting and hiring new candidates but drop the ball when it comes to retaining their staff. How can you […]

How can I get the most out of a candidate’s first interview? It can be extremely frustrating when you finish an interview with a potential employee but feel as though you still know very little about them. Perhaps it’s time to reevaluate your interview technique? With just a few simple adjustments you can transform the […]