A 60-minute interview sounds like plenty of time. Then you’re twenty minutes in, still working through the CV. The candidate hasn’t said anything you couldn’t have learned from the page in front of you. Good interviews aren’t about fitting more in. They’re about structuring the time so you actually find out what you need to […]
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The Job Satisfaction Score: Why One Number Out of Ten Tells You So Much
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Aug
Aug
Every candidate who registers with us is asked the same simple question. Out of ten, how satisfied are you in your current job? In fact, it takes ten seconds to answer. It’s one of the most useful pieces of information we collect. It’s not really about the number A satisfaction score is never just about […]
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Aug
Aug
Most employers assume people leave for more money. Most of the time, that’s not really what’s going on — it’s just the easiest reason to give on the way out. As a recruiter, I get to hear the version candidates don’t always say to their current employer, and it tells a very different story. What […]
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Aug
Aug
Ask most employers what candidates want and you’ll hear “more money” before anything else. Ask the candidates themselves — which, as a recruiter, I do every single day — and money is rarely the whole story. It’s often not even top of the list. Over the years of registering candidates across Cumbria, the North and […]
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Aug
Aug
Running proper CV fraud checks isn’t optional anymore, especially in finance and accounting roles, where you’re trusting someone with real money and real risk. When someone’s CV is the thing convincing you to hand them the keys to your ledgers, your payroll, or your client money, a padded qualification or a quietly rewritten job title […]
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Mar
Mar
Having a Bad Day at Work: Common Occurrence: Everyone experiences bad days at work from time to time. It could be due to various reasons such as stress, conflicts with colleagues, overwhelming workload, or personal issues. Impact on Performance: A bad day at work can significantly impact productivity, efficiency, and overall job satisfaction. It may […]
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Mar
Mar
We see it to often. Companies invest time, effort, and resources into finding the perfect candidate, only to stumble at the final stage. Here are the top three reasons why recruitment processes often hit a snag just before the finish line: 1️⃣ Lack of Clear Communication: Candidates get frustrated when communication breaks down. Lack of […]
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Dec
Dec
After a successful interview, it’s always important to leave a lasting impression and ask the right questions! 🤔Here are some questions you can consider asking at the end of an interview: – What specific challenges are you hoping I could help address in this role? – What is the timeline for the recruitment process? – […]
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Dec
Dec
Stay or go? Its a big decision, requiring significant consideration. Which profile best fits you? The decision to stay with the same employer for many years or to move around and focus on self-development and progression varies from person to person. Here are the top reasons I witness from employees who choose to stay with […]
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Nov
Nov
It was sad to read the stats in this article, addressing Menstruation, menopause and mental health. A personal and emotional subject, something which requires empathy and the confidence it will be handled confidentially with a hope that positive results can be achieved together, otherwise, what would be the point of opening up and exposing yourself? […]
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