Despite what you might think, career gaps really aren’t the end of the world. The reality is that many people will have to take a break from work at some point in their lives. And in fact, research has found that candidates with a current gap in their CVs didn’t...
The end of furlough is fast approaching. After 18 months of financial support, plus numerous extensions along the way, the scheme will come to close on 30th September 2021. But this begs the question: what’s next for the job market? Here, we answer exactly that, and...
With lockdown restrictions over, businesses ae finally able to get back to some form of normality - this includes the return to face-to-face interviews for candidates like yourself. You might be looking for guidance on how to tackle such situations, we don't blame...
It goes without saying that being made redundant isn’t on anyone’s to-do list. Whether it’s happened to you, or you know someone who’s been through it – the negative stigma is there. But since 2020, redundancy is no longer as catastrophic. So, what's changing people's...
When you've been made redundant, it's natural to feel low and unmotivated. After all, if you're on your way out of a job, what's the point of making any effort? But rather than burning bridges and potentially damaging your reputation, you can reflect well in your...
Picture this: your CV’s been fine-tuned, the company is impressed, and you’ve been invited to an interview. But now’s not the time to rest on your laurels – your ability to research companies is what will help you seal the deal. Absorbing information from the...
Standing out in the current job climate can feel like an impossible task. But making the top 5% of talent in the recruitment process is actually easier than you think. It’s all about marginal gains. Implementing just some of the following suggestions will make all the...
When the government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, or the furlough scheme) would be extended to 31st March 2021, it was music to many people's ears. But it also left some employers wondering what exactly to do, given that the situation is...
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is on the rise. With more people working from home, businesses are rapidly adopting AI software to swiftly identify suitable candidates based on their skills and experience. For those seeking employment, the first...
The conversation. It's one of the most difficult aspects of redundancy management. All it takes is some poorly chosen words, and the whole situation is made worse. However, you can say the right thing when it comes to announcing redundancy - that is, if you know...
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