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Mastering Behavioural Interviews: Techniques for Assessing Cultural Fit
Recruiting the right talent has always been crucial to the success of any business. While technical skills and experience are essential, they are not always the best predictors of whether a candidate will thrive within…
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3 Strategies For Quickly Building Trust With Customers
Customers and businesses need to share a strong sense of trust. As consumer spending tightens, every ounce of goodwill is more important than ever. Recent research has revealed that 7 out of 10 customers have been scammed online. It’s hardly surprising that people get caught up in these sordid affairs, and it can forever sour…
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CV Tips: Is Your CV Profile Ruining Your Job Applications?
Some job application processes can feel never-ending. 4-page application forms, cover letters and situational tests – there can be a lot to do! Now, imagine putting yourself through all of that, then having your application rejected on the basis of a few lines at the top of your CV. A poor CV profile can instantly…
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How to Attract Candidates in the Current Job Market
The UK job market has been somewhat unstable over the past few months as businesses have faced the impossible challenge of predicting what the future of the UK economy will look like. Vacancy numbers have reached record highs this year and we’ve seen fewer people actively looking for work. This has heated up the competition…
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5 Tips on How to Improve Your Staff Retention
It’s inevitable that some of your team will move on from your business. Changes in personal circumstances, relocation and offers from your rivals will happen, however, having a high staff turnover can seriously damage productivity, team motivation and in many instances your bottom line. Replacing staff requires an investment of both your time and money,…
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Should I Go to University or Get a Job?
Should I go to uni or get a job? – This is a question that many college leavers face and while going to university may be the more traditional option, it isn’t right for everyone and won’t guarantee better career prospects. There is a range of options open to those who would prefer to get…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Candidates Turn Down Job Offers
Attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent is a continuous challenge that businesses face and it’s one that significantly impacts success. With advertised vacancy numbers currently at a record high and staff shortages across the UK, it’s never been more important for companies to get their recruitment strategy right. An area that we know is…
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8 Common CV Mistakes that you Need to Avoid
It’s surprisingly easy to make simple mistakes on your CV but once you’ve sent it off to an employer the damage is irreversible. We receive 100s of CVs every week and seem to constantly come across the same mistakes, some minor and some downright awkward. The good news is that it is very easy to…
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Should I Do a Master’s Degree? 3 Reasons You Should
A higher-level qualification equals a better job, right? It is this belief that might motivate ambitious and academically-minded individuals to take their education beyond degree level while looking forward to the prospect of a highly successful career in the future. But before you invest £10,000 in a master’s, it might be worth questioning whether the…
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“I’ve just finished uni and don’t have a clue what I want to do!” – Sound familiar?
Finishing university can be both an exciting and daunting time, as graduates head out into the big wide world and embark on their careers. A lot of graduates, however, find themselves in a position where they just don’t really know what they want their next step to be. If this sounds like you, then here…