Archive for Aoife Griffin
In light of ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week‘, I caught up with our MD, Ben Thompson, to hear all about his experience of becoming an entrepreneur. What made you want to be an entrepreneur? I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody say they want to become an entrepreneur, but rather they want to own a business. I […]
This year has seen lots of events, meetings and training transition from person to Zoom. Due to the pandemic there are lots of restrictions in place, which of course, have an affect on the workforce. However, lots of companies are still looking to hire with interviews most likely to take place on Zoom. Without that […]
With the Governments Furlough Scheme ending tomorrow (Saturday 31st October 2020), it is with no doubt that all those employees, who have been on the job retention scheme, are looking for ways to prepare for their return to work, whether this be full time or part time. So, I have put together this blog to […]
Firstly, before I start this blog, I think it is important to reflect on and be grateful for the situation some of us (those who are furloughed) have found ourselves in. Whilst we may all be craving normality it is important that we take a step back and appreciate our managers, employers and the Government […]
If you have lost your job due to the coronavirus and are struggling to find a new job due to the current job market, now is a really good time to refresh and update your CV and upload this onto different job sites to increase your chances of finding your next job. I have compiled […]
According to the BBC, more than 9 million employees in the UK have reportedly been furloughed under the Government’s ‘Job Retention Scheme’ as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has affected an enormous number of businesses, employers and employees across the country and following the Government’s scheme introduced to help save UK businesses, many […]
Last week, the World Health Organisation labelled the coronavirus a global pandemic. As a result of the Wuhan-born outbreak, it is reasonable to assume that (if not already) lots of us will be working remote until further notice. Therefore, I have put together a guide to help us all stay motivated and focused during a […]
Job Searching in March It’s the beginning of another new month and of course, thousands of companies across the UK are still looking to recruit. Although there is no such thing as ‘the best time to apply for a job’, March is often considered a relatively successful month for job seekers, as highlighted in this […]
Whether you are looking for your first job after education or you’re currently working within a completely different industry and you are considering making a career move into sales, here are some great tips and things to consider – as my colleague Ben would say, the good, the bad and the ugly! The good Commercial […]
As we all know, a CV is what sells you to your next employer. Whilst it needs to be factual and honest, it also needs to separate you from other applicants. Imagine you and another applicant have the exact same working experience, how will an employer decide who may be more appropriate for the role? […]