2014 is well and truly underway! The shops are filling with Easter eggs and there is a change in the air. We’re about to hit the end of the first quarter. Where did that time go?! At the start of the year I was inundated with calls from people asking for our support as they…

During your job search there is no doubt that you are probably going to have to go to a lot of interviews (both with recruiters and hiring managers).  The odd lucky person does find their dream job after just one or two interviews however believe me, this is the exception to the rule. Therefore, please…

When considering leaving a role or taking on a new opportunity it is natural to talk to your friends and family about the situation to gain their feedback. Now, while I do think it is a good idea to hear different perspectives on a situation before making a decision, I always advise candidates to be…

As a recruiter I often hear horror stories from candidates about how they have sent their resumes in for multiple jobs and never heard back. Application volumes (particularly for junior roles) can be HUGE! While I will concede that there should at least be some communication from an agency or company back to every applicant,…

So… you’ve been offered a new job!!! You type up that letter of resignation, walk over to your boss, hand it over, and think “wooohoo it’s official – I’m out of here!” Just when you think it is all settled…… your current employer hits you with a counter offer! Now I know that a counter…

In today’s corporate world there is much more to your job than performing the basic duties outlined in your position description. Today, people need to be “culture positive”. Do you live and breathe your company’s brand or are you simply there to work? From my time at Sprint to date, one of the most important…

So you have been told to prepare two interview questions to ask at the end of an interview by every man and their dog?? Scratch that. Prepare a few wisely. What happens if the interviewer has already answered your questions during the interview? What if you forget these two well-rehearsed questions? What then…….? As a…