Posts from Simon
10 ways to overcome interview nerves.
You may well have faced a moment in your life when you know what you want to say and are more than capable of doing it, but under pressure, things can sometimes take a funny turn. An interview is one such situation and the crazy thing is that once you…
7 Reasons Why Candidates Lose Interest
During 2017, employers and recruiters found it even harder to find talented people. For the past four years, candidate availability has been falling, and the record high UK employment rate, plus a slowdown in the number of EU nationals coming to work here is exacerbating the situation, leaving many roles…
Your Career Is Your Own
In your career, most days you’ll get up at nasty o’clock, hit the snooze, maybe hit it again, then haul yourself out of your sack because you need to get to work. You’ll then spend the vast majority of your day in your work domain, and at times, it will…
Ssshh! It’s Time To Talk About Salary Expectations
When many candidates first approach us, they tell us they’re moving for a whole host of reasons, ranging from a long commute, to unsuitable company culture, to lack of development and progression, to work-life balance. Some feel that they have simply reached a ceiling and want a new challenge, or that they need to be pushed to achieve their long-term career ambitions. They very rarely touch on the main thing that drives most people to move – their salary.
It’s important to think twice before moving jobs.
Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for your first career break or have 10+ years’ experience under your belt, changing jobs is something we can all relate to.