What are candidates really looking for from a job?   Recruitment can often feel like a very competitive market. It’s important that you attract the best talent for your company and that means taking the time to consider, what are candidates really looking for from a job?   Opportunities No matter how much they love […]

How to write the perfect thank you email after an interview So your job interview went really well and you leave feeling confident. However, there’s one final, crucial step to take if you want to land that role and it’s one that the majority of candidates forget – the thank you email. Why should I […]

We know it can often feel really difficult to break down the barriers and judge a candidate’s character after a short interview. That’s why we’d recommend  four questions like these in every interview to help you get to know prospective employees. What’s your definition of hard work? It’s obviously really important that prospective employees will […]

3 bold ways you can tackle a job interview Job interviews can be a very intimidating experience but unfortunately for most of us they are a fact of life. In this competitive job market it can be easy to feel as though you are getting lost in a crowd of qualified candidates. Follow our advice […]

Why young people struggle to find work Recent reports show that in the UK last year (October to December 2017) there were 794,000 young people (aged 16 – 24 years) who were not in education, employment or training (NEET). Of all these young people, 41.6% were actively looking for work, available for work and therefore […]

The gender pay gap The news at the moment is abuzz with stories of the gender pay gap. The new law requires UK firms with more than 250 staff to declare their gender pay gap. It’s important to remember that the gender pay gap is not the same as an equal pay gap. An equal […]

The dos and don’ts of giving interview feedback Rejecting candidates is unfortunately a necessary evil when running a business. Fortunately we’re here to offer advice on how best to break the bad news and maintain a positive relationship with candidates. Should I offer interview feedback? It’s really important to offer interview feedback. It demonstrates that […]

What to do when you didn’t get the job – again No matter your industry, career level or stage in your job search it’s likely that at some point you’ve faced rejection. Not only can it make you feel as if you’ve wasted a great deal of time and energy, it can also dent your […]

How to change your life – change your career Do you find you’re always struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Are you excited for the day of work ahead or do you want to hide under the duvet? We all struggle to find motivation sometimes but if you’re struggling to find any […]

New Year, New You The new year always tends to invite a period of reflection. As we consider our resolutions, our career rarely escapes scrutiny. A recent study found that around a fifth of workers are going into the new year looking to move on from their current role. Do you want to spend another […]