You got through the interview, waited a week, and then the email arrived: “Thanks for your time, we’ve decided to go with another candidate.” It stings, and the obvious next question is why. Knowing how to ask for feedback after an interview won’t change the decision. It can change the […]
Julie
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A second interview means you’re on a short list rather than a long one, which isn’t the same as being offered the job. What happens next varies a lot between employers. At some, the second interview is the first one again with more people in the room; at others the […]
You finally found the one. Great interviews and strong references. Then the reply lands, polite but final. They’re going another direction. It stings, and it happens more than most hiring teams like to admit, sometimes to candidates everyone on the panel agreed were the top pick. Declined offers rarely come […]
If you were to ask employers whether their hiring process is too long, most would probably say no. Ask candidates the same question and you might get a different answer. Recruitment rarely becomes slow overnight. It’s usually the result of small changes that build up over time, whether that’s an […]
Most people don’t make a career move because everything is going well. Usually there’s something that’s prompted it. Your role could feel stale or you could have missed out on a big promotion. Sometimes it’s simply the feeling that you’ve been in the same place for too long and need […]
A job interview is supposed to help both sides work out whether there’s a good fit. It’s not only about whether the company likes the candidate. Candidates should be asking themselves questions too. Does this feel organised? Do people seem honest? Can I actually picture myself working here? Sometimes the […]
If you want to improve your LinkedIn profile, the good news is that it usually doesn’t take a complete rewrite. In most cases, it’s the smaller changes that make the biggest difference. Recruiters often move through profiles quite quickly, so what tends to stand out isn’t always how impressive something […]
A lot of companies put huge effort into hiring, then treat onboarding like the easy part. But it’s often the bit that decides whether someone stays. Many retention issues start with onboarding mistakes, and they’re not always obvious. They can include things like a new starter feeling a bit lost, […]
Fast hiring sounds like a win on paper. Vacancies get filled sooner, workloads ease, and there’s less time spent interviewing. But in practice, fast hiring can cost you the strongest candidates, especially when today’s job seekers are more cautious and selective. Speed matters, but only when it’s paired with clarity. […]
At the start of 2026, candidate expectations are changing, and they’re no easier to pin down. People are more deliberate about job moves, with fewer rushed decisions, more questions and more comparisons. For many candidates, changing jobs isn’t about chasing the next title. It’s about avoiding the wrong move, and […]