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How To Choose A Career.

Google “Career Choices”. I just did. 3.9 million results. That’s a lot of opinions. So where do you start when it comes to making career choices that are right for you? Our latest Vlog examines just how best to go … Continue reading

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The best job application ever?

Every once in a while someone comes along and really raises the bar.  Earlier this week I blogged on the brilliant “Employ Kyle” campaign conducted by Kyle Clarke.  Hot on his heels I came across this exceptional approach to the … Continue reading

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A great Recruiter can transform your life

A great Recruiter can transform your life.  That’s a real privilege, something that as Recruiters we should not overlook. Think of it logically, you are de-motivated, disengaged, disenfranchised, disappointed in your current job.  You meet with a Recruiter who takes … Continue reading

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The War for Talent – back on the agenda for 2010.

The number of people claiming jobless benefits in December dropped by 15200. According to the International Labour Organization, unemployment fell by 7000 in the three months to the end of November. Positive news at long last. At 7.8%, unemployment is … Continue reading

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Why is “attitude” to often overlooked in favour of experience when hiring?

We hire for experience and fire for attitude. Why not therefore make attitude the basis of our hiring decisions? Clearly experience is the one thing that we can give any candidate coming in to the business. Attitude is one thing … Continue reading

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What now the future of recruitment?

Traditional recruitment is undeniably facing a huge number of significant challenges. With advances in technology and in particular the gathering pace of Social Media, the opportunities for employers and employees to engage with an ever widening pool of prospective candidates … Continue reading

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Stand out from the crowd in tough times – stick your hand up and volunteer

I gave a presentation recently to a group of Accounting Students. Just coming to the end of their studies, they were full of hope for their future careers and were keen to understand what the prospects might be for them … Continue reading

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