Posts from Simon
10 Tips To Make Hiring Better
Hiring is tough because it’s emotional not rational. You get plenty of CVs, which is decent in a tricky market. Sometimes you won’t get one (do call us if that’s the case). You’ll meet some, and like some more than others. Some apply and then disappear into thin air. David Blaine springs to mind. I don’t think poor Eamon Holmes ever recovered. You then find the one you want, accompanied by renditions of JT and Olivia Newton-John, but they also disappear or decide to remain in love with their current employer by virtue of a whacking great salary hike. You most likely helped with that pay rise too.
Tell Me About Yourself – Be Honest!
The tell me about yourself question. Wow, this one really is a belter but as sure as Liverpool nearly winning the league, this question will crop up.
Keep pushing your marketing career forward
The speed at which the digital and marketing sectors are changing, may create new jobs, bluster, and excitement, but it is making it harder for marketers to keep up with the ever increasing demands of this space.
Career mistakes can be good
Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of very savvy people build rewarding careers, but it’s rare to see someone put together a perfect career path, and most will always have a blip, and some will have more than others.
Alternative ways to search for a job – 10 top tips.
When looking to make your first career move into the marketing industry, agency or client-side, most people tend to follow the same path; see an ad, send a CV, and keep ‘em crossed, but this can lead to a lot of frustration. Or, aim for the big players, and ignore…