Candidate Advice

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

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…

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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…

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Is your online life standing in the way of your career?

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…

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

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…

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How to talk so people will listen

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…

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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.…

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

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…

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

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…

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Ping pong endings - how to avoid the trap of offer and counter offer

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…

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Permanent or Contract – Which is best for you?

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…

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