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Clarity and Relevancy: CV Writing Tips
As a recruitment agency, we review hundreds of CVs on a daily basis and commonly see candidates make the same simple mistakes. My most straightforward advice for writing a good CV is to focus on clarity and relevancy above all else. The point of a CV is to show potential employers or recruiters who you […]
In case you’ve missed it: Our MD Ben Thompson is a Finalist in the South & Vale Business Awards 2019
The finals of the South & Vale Business Awards are now quickly approaching, taking place this month on Friday 15th March at the prestigious Williams F1 Conference Centre in Wantage. In case you’ve missed it, carry on reading for some more information on what the SVBAs are, how they could benefit your business, and Ben’s […]
7 Simple Steps for Interview Success
Regardless of your working history, academic success and suitability for the role, the interview process will always be the dividing factor between a job offer or an unsuccessful application. Many candidates stumble at interview stage and make mistakes that could have easily been avoided, preventing them from achieving the job of their dreams. These 7 […]
14Jan
Top Tips to Building your CV whilst in Education
Leaving education and entering the world of work can be a daunting process. Students are often oblivious as to what career path they want to pursue in adulthood, and whilst others may have a clear idea of their goals, they may not know where to begin in working towards achieving these goals. This blog post […]
03Jan
Guest Blog: Rachel Brushfield from ‘Energise – The Talent Liberation Company’ talks being Career Smart in the New Year
A high proportion of people fall into their career by accident. A few, by chance or luck, enjoy their work, but many don’t, which is a shame as it represents such a large proportion of our time and it has a big knock-on effect on other areas of our lives. Having a career vision and […]
So… What now? A Graduate’s Guide to the Transition from Education to Employment
A graduate’s transition from education to employment is a process that is often challenging, yet rarely spoken about. Most of us are encouraged and praised for the hard work and determination required to succeed in the academic milestones that we face, whether that be GCSEs, A Levels or a degree. What is often overlooked, however, […]
Sasha Parker-Smith (Savills) : Q&A
Joining Savills from Allen & Harris in March 2018, Sasha joined the Summertown office and in the process a leading property firm with over 100 offices throughout the United Kingdom, and over 600 offices and associates throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We sat down with Sasha to discuss his career to date and […]
Brexit: Talent Implications
In today’s turbulent market, recruiting talent is vastly dictated by factors beyond our immediate conscience and control. My personal response to Brexit will define me either as a patriotic radical or an indifferent cynic. It is largely difficult to intersect the multitude of factors associated with Brexit however the longer-term by-products are largely misunderstood. Subsequently, if I […]
When is personality king?
Granted, most employers will view the blend of experience, aptitude, track record and know-how to perform and execute senior duties as the safest and most viable option when taking their business forward. As such employers will pay a premium to enlist the services of qualified professionals to undertake these duties required, whether it be running […]
You are awesome. Let’s talk
Two thousand and seventeen. There’s something seductive about 1st January for job seekers. Not only does a new year signify the commencement of new beginnings, but it also aligns the start of a candidate driven market, a time whereby hungry job seekers invigorated and full of zest dictate the tempo and the stroke for which […]