No matter how necessary the decision is, it’s never easy to part ways with employees. However, there are ways to turn redundancy into a more positive experience. Outplacement is one of the most effective. Outplacement is the process of preparing employees who are being made redundant to put their best foot forward as they return to the job market. At …
There are so many steps to consider when conducting a job search. Writing a tailored CV for the role you’re applying for is one of the most crucial – but optimising your online presence to impress recruiters has to come second. In 2017, The Financial Times reported that 70% of employers looked at a candidate’s digital footprint when hiring for …
If you’re in the market for a new role, LinkedIn can revolutionise your job search. At the end of last year, there were 44.4 million users on LinkedIn in the UK, and YouGov found that half are using the platform to look for a new job. One of the most underused tools on the platform is LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ …
Transitioning into an executive-level role is an exciting career milestone. But when writing a CV, many people struggle to balance the technical expertise they’ve built up over the years with the leadership abilities employers look for in senior positions. In this blog, we will explore how to balance technical and senior capabilities on a CV to show prospective employers you’re …
A well-positioned personal statement will lead you to a successful offer! It’s important you take the time to plan what you want to include. Think it through, make notes, allow enough time! Be enthusiastic; but be honest! Your personal statement is your chance to show you have what it takes to study your chosen subject, this can often mean applying …
The job market is in a constant state of change: from the technology we use in our day-to-day work to the company culture jobseekers are looking for. This year, employers had to adapt to changing employee standards, the rising popularity of AI, and the ever-growing need for digital skills and sustainability in the workplace. Understanding what is coming next will …
Interview nerves affect over 90% of jobseekers. No matter your experience or how many interviews you’ve done, it’s a stress everyone can relate to. Executive-level job interviews do more than just assess your ability to carry out the responsibilities of the role. They dig deeper to find out what kind of a leader you are, how you’ll manage a team, …
When applying for a senior or executive-level role, your CV needs to be strategically positioned. By now, you will have had several years of accomplishments and experience which can be challenging to distil into a two-page CV. At this level employers need to understand what you are capable of and your track record relevant to the role for which you …
LinkedIn is becoming a huge part of job hunting in the UK. As of July 2024, over 42 million people in the UK were using LinkedIn. Last year, YouGov found that looking for and applying for jobs was the main reason people are using the platform. The number of Britons using LinkedIn for their job hunt is growing, so it’s …
Redundancy has been front of mind in recent years. It reached its peak during the pandemic, before hitting a low in May 2022. Now that the job market is settling, redundancies are rising to pre-pandemic levels. It’s a stressful and emotional process, but there are ways to make the best of a difficult situation and move forward professionally. Many job …