You are good at what you do. You are considered a leader of your field. But maybe you’re a little unsatisfied with your current position. Maybe you saw something that might be interesting. There are plenty of reasons to work with a recruiter when you’re good at what you do. When you’re talking to a
The sad reality of our current job economy is that, to make more money or to make a move up, in most cases you’re going to have to change companies. Sure, there are some ways to get promoted from within but many organisations are looking outside to find fresh talent. Once you’re in an interview,
So, you have received a job offer – what happens next? In an ideal world, you’d accept immediately because it’s your dream job at a company you’re intimately familiar with. From a hiring perspective, however, we often forget that the person we want for the job doesn’t know what the day-to-day is actually like. We
I always ask my clients how they feel about recruiting and more often than not I hear the following response; “I hate it!”. This is great news for me as I love it and I can take away that burden but, naturally my next question is why? Among various reasons, there seems to be
They call it the war for talent, but I believe that it starts with making sure you work with the best recruiter. Many people have asked me during my 9 years in recruitment what makes a good recruiter. There are innumerable answers to this, however, I have outlined 3 indicators for both the hiring manager
Struggling to decide between two job offers? Perhaps a head hunt call has got you thinking the grass might just be greener? When deciding where to go next or whether an opportunity is the right one for you, understanding your own motivations is crucial for making the right employment choice. The drivers contributing to your performance and happiness at work will be completely unique
In the modern day recruitment age, candidates can access life-changing opportunities in order to progress their career and develop skills. To maximize our recruitment experience and enhance our chances of getting that perfect job, we’ve compiled a list of the key qualities of the best candidates I’ve worked with and help change their own lives.
Like almost everybody reading this, I’ve had the experience of searching for a job. It’s not always fun, particularly if you aren’t currently employed. Interviews are stressful, you might be worried about money, and your life is filled with uncertainty. Unfortunately, I was going about the whole thing the wrong way, and I suspect that
Memes. We all know what they are, right? Even if you aren’t familiar with the term “meme” the chances are still high that you’ve seen one if not hundreds. In recent years, they’ve become a big part of modern culture. Most of the time meme’s are used as a form of satire, often using an
With a noticeable skills shortage on the local software development market that’s showing no sign of decline, it’s becoming increasingly important to stand out from your competition throughout the hiring process. We’re in a highly competitive market where the jobs are virtually applying to the candidates! And so it’s important to stand out from the
