Archive for July 2020

I get it; you’re gutted to be out of work and devastated that you need to speak to different recruiters to get help. I’ve been in the industry long enough to know what some (certainly not all) people think of recruiters. It’s sometimes disappointing to garner opinions about what some people experience when engaging with…

I feel that LinkedIn is now, more than ever, one of the key areas of presenting yourself for a new role. Firstly, if anyone is actively looking for someone like you – you need to make sure they A) Find your profile, and B) think you’re worth contacting. Why is LinkedIn so important? It’s important…

With more and more interviews and job offers being made online and as we move away from total reliance upon face to face meetings, how best should you prepare for a online interview? Whilst the normal considerations of having some well-considered questions prepared and a pen and note pad handy are still the go, here…

I’m prompted to write this off the back of a number of conversations I’ve had with prospective candidates (in construction, engineering and property sectors) over the last few weeks, particularly relating to their ‘market value’, as they seek a new job. Like everyone, this is my first experience of a pandemic so I’m no expert.…