An interesting scenario keeps rearing its ugly head as we see the war on talent intensify. Classic example, we recently got to final interview stage with a candidate, and all seemed good with an offer looming but suddenly the client decides not to progress with the candidate, which seemed odd as everyone was keen. After […]
Some of the most frustrating job applications are those that come back with the message ‘You are overqualified’. For those individuals who have spent years working in the industry and building up a wealth of experience and expertise, to be hit with the realisation that not all companies actually want this can be something of […]
When it comes to making a job application, the many stages of the recruitment process can prove tiresome for a lot of candidates. But for those who make it to the final interview stages, it can be especially frustrating if they are not then offered the position in question. Despite having the best intentions – […]
Long gone are the days when a job was for life. Today’s professionals change jobs frequently, moving between a number of companies and industries during the course of their careers. There are many advantages to this career freedom such as the amount of choice open to young professionals. However, for some too much choice can […]
So, are you looking for your next step on the career ladder? As well as searching for opportunities yourself why not improve your overall profile and get yourself out there, making recruiters come to you! So what can you do to hit the radar of those recruiters? Well we have devised some top tips on […]
Counter offers may be common, but they can also be incredibly challenging. Firstly, take it as a compliment! You are clearly highly valued and they don’t want to part with you. However, this puts you in a precarious position – do you take it? Do you try and push both parties to get yourself the […]
Upon first inspection, everything seems rather straightforward when it comes to employer references. However, a good recruiter knows how to read between the lines; an employer reference glowing with praise may actually be an employer’s attempt to get rid of a bothersome employee, while a short, succinct one may be them trying to keep a […]
During our weekly roundup of recruiting news last week, we came across a familiar conundrum. Talking to Forbes’ expert career advisor, Liz Ryan, a gentleman named Shane outlined his problem. Shane starts off by explaining that over the course of his job hunting, he’s been to the same office four times to be interviewed. During […]
CV builder, yes or no? How did we find jobs before LinkedIn? The social network has totally transformed the way we network in our professional lives and how we search for jobs. It boasts more than 467 million users worldwide and is used by many of us to progress our careers. So, where do CV […]
Is a bad degree result really the end of the world? It’s a question that’s long plagued graduates, but as Recruiting Times reports, a bad grade need not define you. While it may mean that you’re a few steps behind your peers, it’s the way we bounce back from failure that really counts. More than […]
You know the company inside out and you’ve spent hours honing your interview technique. You’ve planned your cycle route into work and you even know where you’ll eat lunch every day. You’ve invested a lot of time and energy into this interview, which makes it particularly hard to hear those dreaded words: “Unfortunately you’ve not been successful […]
The gossip train is working over time and the rumours are circulating like wild fire that there may be some redundancies on the horizon. All of sudden that all to familiar twitch in your stomach starts to re appear and you wonder whether you might be one of the casualties. You then receive an email […]