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ONS report record numbers of Job Vacancies

According to government statistics, there are a higher number of job vacancies than unemployed people in the UK. Figures released on 17th May 2022 from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of job vacancies in April 2022 rose to a record 1,295,000. Despite the employment rate of 16 – 64-year-olds being 75.7%, […]
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How To Use LinkedIn Effectively in Your Job Search

Over 91% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find the perfect candidates to fill their roles. This and many other reasons are why you need to not only have a LinkedIn profile but also know how to use it effectively! LinkedIn is often described as the social network for professionals and companies. Its main objective […]
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How to Effectively Work with a Recruiter

When job hunting it is likely that you will come across recruiters. You might seek them out on your own or are head hunted for matching a possible job role. Either way, it is important you know how to effectively work with a recruiter. This is so you can make the most out of the […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews

Since 2011, the use of virtual job interviews has increased by 49% and 60% of HR Managers use or have used video interviewing during the hiring process! During the pandemic virtual interviews became the standard as we waved goodbye to face-to-face options. Virtual interviews aren’t going away anytime soon so here are our ‘Do’s and […]
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Change Your Approach: Hire from Different Backgrounds

When hiring do you only choose those who match the job description 100%? Here are five reasons why choosing to hire people from un-conventional and different backgrounds will enhance your workforce. What do we mean by hiring from different backgrounds? This can mean: Education Employment Life experience Cultures Considering candidates who differ from your idea […]
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5 Ways to Prepare for Job Hunting

With the New Year looming many of us take the time to assess where we are in our lives and where we want to be at next year end. With that comes the motivation to change jobs or start a brand-new career. Although daunting, job hunting and change doesn’t have to be scary, instead it […]

How to Build the Perfect CV

Building a CV can be a huge challenge and it can be difficult to know where to start! There are several sections that should be included in your CV. We will break each down for you to help you create the perfect CV for applying to your dream job! Contact Details This section should include […]