This undoubtedly applies to your Linkedin profile also because these are the tools you will use to get noticed by a potential employer. This will be your first opportunity to showcase your skills and experience and it is also what decides whether or not you get...
When someone moves into a management or a team leadership role there is no doubt that at some stage they will be required to conduct or sit in on interviews. So with no “how to best interview candidates for your team” training available I would...
Since Covid hit last year I have worked on more remote based roles than I had in the previous 5 years. And it would appear this is a trend that is going to continue as there are some obvious benefits. Some companies have really thought...
Despite everything that has happened over the last 12 months, the global IT market is currently in great shape. It’s doing so well in fact that there continues to be a skill shortage. While this is positive news in many ways, it does mean there is...
During the recruitment process, you have a better chance of attracting the people you want to hire if there is a well written description of the role. When i speak to candidates about a new role, it is on a rare occasion that I am...
I’ve been working from home for 15 years and during that time I’ve tweaked many aspects of my daily routine to make it work for me. Here are some ideas I hope will help you organise your home work space and work from home habits. If...
I can think of one person who's in their 40's and still working for their first employer. It’s fair to say most people will work for a number of different employers over the course of their career. Forrester Research predicts that those entering the workforce today...
I look at a lot of linkedin profiles every day. The profiles that instantly stand out have a well thought out “ About” section”. They are professionally written with a personal touch and above all, not in the third person. The purpose of your linkedin profile...
I make no secret of my passion for recruiting for startups. It’s not to say I don’t enjoy recruiting for multinationals, but hands down the most job satisfaction I get comes from recruiting for startups. But it’s not always easy. Most startups can’t compete with the...
Over the past 12 months I have received so much mixed feedback from hiring managers after completing zoom interviews. And in a lot of cases there are undoubtedly things candidates could have prepared better for to make the interview a more positive expereince and ultimately...
