‘Portfolio career’ became a bit of a buzzword(s) some years before the COVID pandemic. Since then the world of work has changed pretty dramatically and we thought it was a good time to revisit the concept. It’s certainly not everyone’s choice but there are people out there who juggle very successful careers across fields. What […]
Redundancy can be a devastating experience and bouncing back is not always as easy as it sounds. Don’t fall into the trap of despondency. So many people report that redundancy was just what they needed in hindsight. It forces you to assess many aspects of your careers so far and gives the opportunity for change. […]
Digital skills are relevant to almost every job today but our clients still give feedback highlighting the need for higher level understanding in candidates. Even in everyday software such as the Microsoft Office suite, true expertise can result in far greater productivity, efficiency in managing a workload and increased collaboration ability. If you want to […]
The STAR method for answering questions in a job interview is a great structure to be aware of. When you’re nervous it’s sometimes tricky to express yourself in a simple, logical way and this method is designed to give clarity to your answers. The STAR method is often used in competency-based interviews where a candidate […]
You may hear people complain of a lack of real-world knowledge displayed by recent graduates but that rather misses the point. When you hire a recent graduate you are investing in their introduction into the world of work. Although we recommend to students that industrial placements and work experience can really boost their chances of […]
Google have announced it’s back to work as usual for their UK offices from September. Twitter is happy for their staff to work from home ‘forever’ but what are the implications of continuing to work from home, or indeed a full return to the office? What’s right for your company, your staff and your customers? […]
It’s not over yet but companies are starting to prepare for the post-COVID office. Will there be a great rush for the office or is working from home here to stay? As a manager how do manage the transition and introduce better ways of working? Listen to staff It’s been a tough ride and the […]
Winter can be tough in a normal year but this winter is different. Many of us are working from home, some of us are worrying about our job security and some of us are searching for employment in incredibly uncertain times. These are our simple tips for staying upbeat this winter. Get outside The weather […]
These are uncertain times and many of us have found ourselves in a very unfamiliar situation. Stable ‘jobs-for-life’ suddenly look insecure and reliable industries like aviation, oil and gas and even hospitality face massive change, at the very least. From a recruitment perspective it’s not all doom and gloom. Many companies are hiring and there […]
Thinking back to this time last year it was impossible to imagine what 2020 had in store. You may have had a stable career plan with a clear trajectory, you may have been looking to explore a different avenue or to make a major bid for promotion. As we approach the end of the year, […]