Nick Jones 
I’m not too fond of job boards. Yes, there is a place in any candidate’s job search, but with the growth of the internet over the last few years, that place is becoming less and less. The biggest problem … Read More
The internal job search is probably the most relevant job search strategy to focus on if you’re out of work. The problem with the internal job search strategy, you need to be already working for a company. This rules … Read More
Candidates often ask what the hidden job market really is and more importantly, how they can take advantage of it. The honest answer, the hidden job market does not exist, at least not in the form that you’re expecting. … Read More
Every year I run a job search strategy questionnaire, whereby I send out a simple survey to all my connections, asking them how they found their current job. The results are always brilliant as they provide a direct way … Read More
I firmly believe the best way to search for a new job is to email the hiring manager directly. This way, your showing your skills and knowledge directly to the hiring manager who can evaluate your suitability on the … Read More
Apologies for the rant, but I’ve worked very hard over the last few months to get David, a candidate that I have been working with, a new position. David was made redundant a while ago, and has been having … Read More
Every year I run a job search strategy questionnaire. The idea is to send out a simple questionnaire to try and understand where candidates found their most recent role. The results are always amazing, as they show exactly how … Read More
Hiring managers love to ask behavioural/competency-based job interview questions. Past performance and how a candidate handles a specific situation, is a great way to predict future performance and can also show whether a candidate is going to fit into … Read More