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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The beginning of the new year often sparks an increase in job searching and hiring. People start thinking about their future and there is a theme of bettering yourself, which can prompt a lot of job hunting New Year’s resolutions. Additionally, managers will want to get a jump on filling […]
Your CV is the most important tool you have when looking for a job. Think of it as your calling card; it’s what you’ll use to demonstrate your talent and your experience to prospective employers. There are certain CV skills that are more valuable than others, they are must-haves for […]
It’s easy to argue that workplace culture is almost as important as qualifications or experience when looking over candidates for a role. However, it’s an aspect that is often ignored or under-established in the hiring process. After all, if a candidate has all the qualifications but they can’t cooperate with […]
There are a lot of emotions around getting a new job. Between the pride of getting the job, the excitement, the apprehension, the nervousness, the idea of missing your team or old job, and the rushing about to get all your ducks in a row: it can make for a […]
When it comes to the hiring process, have you ever considered creating an employee referral program? Employee referrals are very beneficial in gaining new talent that you can trust. You won’t need to limit yourself to filling a role internally but won’t have to sift through piles of unqualified or […]