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How to write a great CV. Don't forget to blow your own trumpet!

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 by Hazel Gillespie — 8 comments

Ever wondered why recruiters keep banging on about why your CV or covering letter needs to highlight every key success and achievement? Well, here's the crux of it: these documents are your professional storytellers, your advocates in a competitive job market. Imagine your CV as a highlight reel, or your 'elevator pitch'. It's not just a timeline of your work history; it's not a list, it should ...

The counter offer. Is it fools gold?

Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024 by Hazel Gillespie — 317 comments

Ever been tempted to stay by a counter-offer? Here's why you might want to think twice before accepting. Firstly, let's consider the reasons you wanted to leave. More often than not, it's not just about the money, right? It could be the company culture, lack of progression, your relationship with your line Manager or key colleagues, or perhaps the work itself. While a counter-offer might sweeten ...

'Spring'! A Time to Get your recruitment career blooming again. Or, Hades might get you.

Posted on Friday, March 1, 2024 by Peter Gillespie — 12 comments

It's 'Spring'! A time of re-birth, of longer days & brighter mornings. A time of hope and a time to reflect and re-energise your life, and career? While Greek mythology proposes that 'Spring' is a result of Demeter, the God of Fertility', celebrating having her kidnapped daughter returned to her by the evil Hades (her hubby was Zeus, King of all Gods - so Hades was a brave boy), we just like to ...

Retaining Your Top Talent?

Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 by Hazel Gillespie — No comments

Keeping your team happy beyond the hiring & honeymoon phase can be a challenge, particularly in a competitive recruitment market. With our years of experience in dealing with candidates ready for a move, we've come to appreciate that the key to retaining top talent lies in fostering a culture of continuous growth and development in their current career path. It's not just about offering ...

The Recruitment World Just Keeps on Churning

Posted on Friday, February 16, 2024 by Peter Gillespie — 4 comments

February 2024 - It's official. As of news this week we're in another recession (Q3 & Q4 2023). As if we didn't know already. The comforting thing is, its already old news. We're now 2 months beyond the end of the measurement period and we've heard rumours that signs of life and some 'green shoots' are already popping up. However, it takes more than a little thing like a recession to keep the ...

5 Great Reasons to Work in Recruitment, Part 5 (of 5)

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 by Hazel — No comments

If you're a recent graduate, or just thinking about your next job, with a year or two's work experience within your sector, or in a sales or customer facing role, then why would you work in Recruitment? As Scotland and leading recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, we're giving you 5 good reasons. Here’s the 5th and, the best! (Look out for the other 4 posts and reasons)..... It's Hugely ...

5 Reasons to Work in Recruitment, Part 4.

Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023 by Peter — No comments

If you're a graduate with a year or two's work experience, then why work in Recruitment? As Scotland's leading recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, we're giving you 5 good reasons. We’re at number 4 already! (Look out for the other 4 posts and reasons)..... Great Career Progression....and fast! Recruitment isn’t a nine-to-five job for shrinking violets, but your hard work will pay off and fast! ...

5 Reasons Why You Should Work in Recruitment, Part 3.

Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2023 by Peter — No comments

Are you a recent graduate, or just thinking about your next job with a year or two's work experience in a sales or customer service role? Well, what can a career in Recruitment offer you? As Scotland's leading recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, we're giving you 5 good reasons. Here’s number 3 in the list (look out for our other posts with 4 other good reasons...) Flexibility & Opportunity! ...

5 Great Reasons to Work in Recruitment, Part 2

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by Hazel — No comments

If you're a recent graduate looking for your next job role, with a year or two's work experience in a sales or customer service role, then what could a career in Recruitment offer you? As Scotland's leading recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, we've given you 5 good reasons. Here’s the 2nd in the series (look out for our other posts with reasons 1 and 3-5!)... Job satisfaction! In Recruitment, ...

5 Great Reasons to work in Recruitment - Part 1.

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by Peter — No comments

If you're a graduate with a year or two's work experience, or just considering a career change, then why would you work in Recruitment? As Scotland's leading recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, we've given you 5 good reasons. Starting with 'part 1', and possibly the biggest draw for many... The Money! Starting salaries in Recruitment, even for recent graduates with only some relevant work ...