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…

I know that there are a lot of blog posts out there about interview preparation however I still seem to come across so many candidates that miss out on their dream jobs simply because they didn’t take the time to prepare. If you are applying for a sales role, you are not guaranteed to secure…

Workplaces are changing. The days of a corporate suit (with matching jacket), crisp white shirt, a classic black heel and plain belt are dwindling. Even companies that were previously seen as strict corporate environments like the big banks and financial institutions are moving towards creating more modern work environments and with that they’re encouraging staff…