Just For Fun! We had a bit of fun on our morning video hang out today at Nicholas Howard. Each member of the team was privately sent a photo of a well-known UK landmark, which they then had to draw.  We then shared our drawings across the group chat, and the winner was the person […]

Social Distancing. Wow!  I cannot believe what impact it has the crack down on social distancing can have – the graphics that the BBC are running make it so plain that even a recruitment consultant understands it. We should all be taking the advice and doing everything we can to stay in, so that those […]

Are you ‘Virtually’ perfect? In these times of distancing, at NHL we are seeing almost every interview interaction switching to video conference. This virtual option is a great solution, but often catches even the best candidates and clients off guard. We offer 1-2-1 VC preparation sessions for clients, candidates or anyone in our network who […]

Here’s a thought. I work almost exclusively with teams of hugely dedicated HR professionals and TA Partners. These guys work their socks off in dealing with all areas of people within business. The HR guys particularly are now being overwhelmed with emergency Covid-19 planning and policy making and writing, alongside the very real well being […]

We are still open for business at Nicholas Howard. These are tough and worrying times, but, let’s not let social distance and isolation, become social detachment and loneliness. Make that call, take that call, set up that VC, jump on your IM, do whatever you need to do to keep in touch. We recruiters aren’t […]

How to Nail the Perfect CV Searching for the perfect job can be stressful and time-consuming, and many people may find it’s a struggle knowing where to start. A job description can only tell you so much, so it’s often down to your CV and cover letter to make a good impression.   Whether you’re […]

Five Unusual Jobs from Around the World Many people follow the traditional office job model of working nine-to-five, five days a week, and while this can provide a sense of security, some people might crave a job that’s a little more exciting. If you’ve been thinking about a change of career and are in the […]

How to prepare for a phone interview Some businesses will first want to conduct a telephone interview to gauge whether or not you as a candidate are what the company is looking for. After a phone interview, you might be invited to interview in person. If you haven’t participated in a phone interview before or […]

Finding a new role after a career break   Whether you’ve taken a year out to go travelling or taken a career break after being made redundant, getting back into the job search after a long period of time out of the game can be a daunting prospect. Perhaps you have concerns that the industry […]