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 […]

Five sentences your interviewer doesn’t want to hear We know that in a job interview when the stakes are high, it can be easy to slip up and say the wrong thing. Most interviewers will take the high-pressure situation into account and be understanding. However, there are still some sentences you should avoid. Trust us, […]

The 5 worst job interview questions Job interviews are a time-consuming but necessary task in order to find the right candidates. We know it can often be tricky to think of the right questions to ask. Falling into the trap of asking bad job interview questions can not only leave you without the information you […]

How hard is it to return to work after a career break? We’re seeing a distinct change in career paths. A few years ago, a big gap in your CV could be seen as problematic but in recent times we’ve seen a rise in the number of people taking sabbaticals to travel and taking a […]

5 questions you should ask a candidate’s references After an extensive recruitment process you think you’ve found the perfect candidate, all that’s left to do is contact their references. We know it can feel awkward and often you aren’t sure what to ask, that’s why we’ve compiled a list of 5 questions you should ask […]

5 pieces of job interview advice you should probably ignore When you’re looking for a new job it can often feel like everyone you meet has their own particular tips and advice. But which advice is actually valuable and which should you probably just ignore? ‘Just be yourself’ While society values ‘authenticity’ over everything, a […]

What skills should you always look for on candidates CVs? As a recruitment specialist we work with all manner of industries, clients and candidates. There are of course very different skills required for each role but over the years we’ve found some skills that you should always look for on candidates CVs. Read on to […]

Strategies to boost your confidence in the workplace For some of us, feeling confident in the workplace is no easy feat, especially if you’re starting a new role. Whether you want to make a great impression in your new office, push for a new promotion or simply feel better when you walk into work every […]