Candidate Advice

I get knocked down, but I get up again…….

7th January 2019
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Have you ever wondered why is it that some people seem to flourish in the face of adversity, whereas others only freeze or panic? It’s…

Is your CV your golden ticket?

11th December 2018
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Creating the perfect Curriculum Vitae can be daunting for many people – especially if you are at the start of your career and sitting looking…

Is your Online Life Standing in the Way of your Career?

25th October 2018
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As if finding your dream job wasn’t challenging enough, now there’s another element to throw into the mix. Your social media footprint. And whilst we…

The Hips Don’t Lie – The Role of Body Language in Communication

1st August 2018
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You may have heard some statistics quoted regarding body language. It’s commonly cited that 55% of communication is gleaned from body language, 38% is down…

How to Talk so People will Listen

24th July 2018
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It’s been proven that the “way” we talk to people, particularly about making changes, has a huge impact on whether they will be either receptive…

Actively promoting the upside – Why a positive workplace culture is vital

7th November 2017
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Anyone who has ever worked in an environment where the attitude towards work is sliding into the toxic will tell you how unpleasant it is.…

Never forgotten on the internet – How to avoid social media hurting your career opportunities

18th October 2017
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It is a matter of weeks since Facebook announced they had passed the 2 billion user milestone. Let’s stop and consider how many that is…

Returning to work after a career break – Five questions about getting back in the game

1st October 2017
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Firstly, let’s dispel a myth. There is a common misconception that a career break is frowned upon by employers. We can promise you that this…

Ping pong endings – How to avoid the trap of offer and counter offer

16th September 2017
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Not very long ago, when you left one role to move to another that tended to be it. You resigned, you worked your notice (or…

Permanent or Contract – Which is best for you?

9th June 2017
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We speak to contractors who always have been, and always will be, contractors, driven by the higher hourly wages and the diversity of work offered…