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. […]
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The job market is really up in the air at the moment. Employees are complaining that they can’t find work and employers are complaining that they can’t find talent. You’d think it would be as simple as matchmaking, and yet, we job matchmakers are seeing a lot of patterns in […]
A highly underrated aspect of writing a CV and putting your best foot forward in an interview is your soft skills. Soft skills in of themselves are pretty underrated. You can’t get a degree in them (often), and you can’t really prove them the way you would technique with a […]
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 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 […]