Have you noticed, since the lifting of lockdown, a lot more interviews and “screening calls” happening over a Zoom or Teams meeting? Video call interviews are becoming the norm, and it makes sense. You can do it anywhere, without the commute, without taking up more time and energy than necessary, […]
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At the close of the past election, the UK has found itself with a new government leading. But now that means that Labour has to get to work on implementing the changes it promised during its campaign. What are these changes? Well, we were most interested in the New Deal […]
The DEI strategy, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is a framework to create a fairer workplace environment for historically underrepresented people in the workplace. It’s a very important concept to follow throughout the hiring and onboarding process, so as recruiters, it’s paramount to know what we’re talking about here. Diverse […]
One of the leading industries in Scotland that has shown to be underappreciated, is technology. Rural areas, in particular, need it, and given that the Scottish landscape is 90% rural, this is causing quite a problem across the country. Recruiters are having trouble filling the rising number of tech roles […]
The pursuit of career advancement can be a long and arduous process. You might feel stuck where you are. Maybe a pay rise is out of reach, a new position seems impossible to find, something always seems to get in your way, and usually, due to corporate speak politeness, people […]
It’s not fun to think about, but the country’s job market is currently tilted in favour of employers, making it more of a buyer’s market and more of a headache for jobseekers. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Scotland’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5% in the three […]
If you’ve ever had to fill a role in your organisation, you know it can be quite the process. On top of it taking time and effort, you want to get it right the first time, otherwise, you’ve wasted a lot of time, money, and resources. That means you have […]
Scotland’s biggest industries are a surprisingly mixed bag. Sure, there are the obvious ones like whiskey and tourism, but it might interest you to know that we’re also big on finance, energy, technology, and life sciences. So, when someone tells you there are no jobs beyond the Central Belt, unless […]
Workplace conflicts are inevitable in any professional environment. We all have a story of someone stealing your lunch or micromanaging your work, or even more serious allegations like harassment and bullying. However, workplace conflicts can be resolved through effective communication, empathy, and a proactive approach. This article provides practical tips […]
We’ve all applied for a job that might look amazing on paper, but the figure doesn’t really inspire any excitement. If you’re worried that you’re giving up a good opportunity for a better salary, or selling yourself short, or simply would like a raise for your time, we have a […]