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​Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, so it’s easy to assume that the traditional agency recruitment model might be on the brink of becoming obsolete. To be honest, a few years ago I would have been an advocate for that school of thought.However, having now spent over two decades within advertising and employer branding, with half of that time spent in...

​There is no better time of year to find a job than in December. However, job seekers, tend to take time off to enjoy the holidays. With so much going on at this time of year, it can be challenging to maintain your job search, but stopping the search can be a big mistake. Despite what you might think, hiring continues to take place during the holiday season. An employer hir...

​The recruitment and staffing industry is usually less busy during Christmas and New Years, but aside from re-evaluating your current work situation, recruiters should also consider this period as a golden opportunity to source top talent.This is one of the most important recruitment months of the year as most candidates are planning their future. What better gift can r...

​It feels as if we have passed the point where we can talk about "unprecedented times". Despite this, we seem to once again be in uncharted territory as we teeter on the edge of recession and economic uncertainty, as far as talent is concerned at least. It's been a long time since we've seen an economy like this. Talent is still in high demand despite such lofty inflation fi...

​Getting to know people in your field, and in other fields, can lead to a new career opportunity or help you advance in your current career. Nowadays, networking can be conducted in person or using a variety of technologies including email, texting, social media, and other messaging tools.It is essential to network in order to increase your job prospects on at least two coun...

​What can you do to ace your upcoming interview? Being prepared to respond effectively to questions employers typically ask is an essential part of interview preparation.Although you can't predict which interview questions will be asked, you can be fairly certain of a few, even if they come in different forms. Having your answers perfected and even thinking of a few que...

​​2021 is coming to an end, Christmas shoppers’ mass hysteria of last-minute bargains, jobseekers have finished perfecting their CV’s ahead of a relaxing holiday season, and employers brace themselves for the mad hiring spree that the new year will bring…Many employers strategically plan out their hiring schedules and choose January to begin this process with gusto and renew...

​There is no doubt that the COVID pandemic has changed the way we work forever. Many businesses almost overnight needed to shift to remote working. But as restrictions ease and employees are encouraged to return to the office, many are opting for hybrid working arrangements. This raises new challenges for leaders regarding how to engage and manage a hybrid team.In previ...

What makes a candidate want to swipe right on your opportunity? And what makes your employees loyal to you and your business? In today’s market, it is essential to know what makes your company a good place to work, a desirable workplace for candidates, and place where employees are happy and want to stay. The environment which you provide to employees, potential and curre...

​The workplace looks different than ever before, and so ways in which you can advance your career have drastically changed over the past year. What worked well in the past, may not work so well today. All those who embrace this disruption and use it to their advantage, will in no doubt get ahead in today’s market. Whether you are looking for a new job or looking to advance...

​As we know, the workplace has undergone a significant transformation. After over a year and a half of remote work, we are starting to learn more about what will come next for the workforce. While some companies plan to remain remote for the time being, other companies have decided to go back full time, and some have even decided to permanently switch their workforce to ...

​Getting a new job is usually one of the most exciting moments in life, whether you are making progression in your career or just starting out in a new industry. However, on occasion, the day-to-day of new jobs can turn out to be quite different than what you expected. There’s lots of reasons that people enjoy their jobs, be it financial rewards, exciting opportunities, ...

It’s no secret that hiring and retaining the right talent is critical to an organization’s success. After all, an organization is only as strong as its collective talent. In fact, studies have shown that high performers are 400% more productive than average ones.When you attract leaders in the field, your business or organisation builds a reputation of value. In turn, you fu...

​Recruiters and hiring managers see hundreds of applications for each role they have open. How do you ensure that your CV catches their attention? Your CV should be considered as a personal marketing pitch to sell yourself to potentials employers, so it is important for it to stand out. Below are three of the most important questions we suggest answering in your CV when app...

​The workplace and job market have evolved rapidly over the past year due to the pandemic. Of course, the job market is always evolving, but the pandemic has caused it to change more quickly than before. While on the hunt for a job in this new landscape, you are bound to come across the words “skills” and “competencies”. While they may seem interchangeable, believe it or not...