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 […]

5 ways to attract talented graduates to your company Every year more skilled and accomplished graduates enter the job market. By 2020, millennials will make up 50% of the global workforce. Read on to discover what steps your company can take to attract the top talented graduates. Be visible It may seem glaringly obvious, but […]

Is work experience important? For people keen to get stuck into the world of work, committing to a short-term work placement doesn’t always sound inviting. Stories about gruelling, unpaid internships can make the idea of work experience sound unappealing, however there are plenty of opportunities to find fun, interesting placements. It’s time to set those […]

Is it time for UK businesses to set their tattoo bias aside? A new survey by professional network LinkedIn found that over four in ten recruiters had rejected a suitable individual because they had a tattoo (1) . It also found that nine in ten recruitment professionals believed that visible body art could limit the […]