Talent and skill, although they may appear to be the same thing, are two very different things, especially when applied to the workforce and the job market. The main difference between the two is how they are acquired and … Read More
The average company across the UK will be inundated with graduate CV’s this time of year. Statistics show that on average, a tier-one bank or top 50 company, will have over 250,000 graduate applications, all applying for a few … Read More
I’ve been working for twenty plus years, across five continents and 28 countries, with some of the best businessmen and women in the world today. I’ve enjoyed every second of it and have been fortunate to be given some … Read More
Probably the most challenging part of searching for a new job is searching in secret. Over the years, I’ve met hundreds of candidates who have applied for a new job and been sacked because of it. What happens? The … Read More
Looking for a new job in 2020 is very different proposition than it was in the past. 20 years ago, if you were looking for a job in finance, you could pick up a financial magazine in your local … Read More
LinkedIn is a fantastic networking platform that has revolutionised the way that we network for a new job. Pre-LinkedIn, if you were looking for a new job, your choices consisted of job boards, some basic networking, or relying on … Read More
Finding a new job can often be a complicated process. It’s made worse when you’re out of work and under pressure to earn and support your family. The added stress causes job hunters to make silly decisions that will … Read More
Interviews, in general, are notorious for bringing out nerves in candidates, particularly candidates who have not prepared or do not have job interview experience. Competency-based interviews are worse because the questions are likely to be obscure or have an … Read More