Not everyone kicking off a job search has an executive coach or mentor in their corner. And, that’s ok – these individuals come with a hefty price tag. But if you’ve had any career coaching in the past, you’ll know exactly what a high-level coach would tell…

Imagine your plight scrolling through your inbox and searching for the right candidate! 

Moreover, the resumes are in various languages. How many resumes would pop up in your email every day? 

Well, maybe 10 to 50 resumes per vacancy. A rough estimate would be around 200 CVs per day. Isn’t screening so many resumes terrifying? 

Wouldn’t it be good if you didn’t have to do all this manually? Now, this is where…

Intelligent automation solutions are paving the way to transform our lives for the better. We need to realize that when automation works in synergy with the human workforce, the results are better, accurate, and resourceful. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that these automation technologies play a significant role in workplaces too.…

Your application letter matters a lot in your job application. You need to write an attention-grabbing application to get a job. This comes with using the right format for an application letter for a Job. This article – How to Write an Application Letter for a Job in 2021, highlights the recommended steps to take to write a professional…

Today, March 8^th marks International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating women. This is a day to celebrate and praise the achievement of women, to raise awareness about women’s equality, raise money for female-focused charities and push for gender parity. The first gathering for International Women’s Day was WAY back in 1911, this empowering movement has been going strong for well over a century! YES today is a today to celebrate all things women…

As a recruiter, you always create potential influence candidates on every touchpoint. Your future employees can be passive candidates who are employed and not looking for a job actively. It makes it more difficult for the recruiters to attract and engage them.…

Hiring staff is uncertain now, but soon things will pick up – so what can you do to put you ahead of the competition when you are looking for a new role? We have put together 5 top tips that could help you:

Number 1 - Update your CV

Your CV is potentially the first point…

The term PQE is heavily used within the legal sector in Scotland.

In this article we define what it means, assess its importance, and discuss some important recruitment issues associated with it. 

What is PQE?

PQE is an acronym which stands for Post Qualified Experience and relates to the experience built up by a…

If you are set to become a newly-qualified lawyer this year, March is an important time.

Beginning to focus on your first qualified role in early spring could give you an edge over other applicants in what can be a very competitive market.

Start your preparation now

In Scotland the majority of …

You sit down at an interview, your mind is running through everything you’ve prepared – competency examples, technical knowledge, etc.

The interviewer starts with: “Can you walk me through your CV?”

Are you thoroughly prepared for this? Hopefully you are, as this is one of the most important sections of the interview. Here’s how you…

The world of office appropriate attire becomes increasingly complicated as work environments continue to evolve, now including trendy digital startups and shared spaces.

This guide will help you cut through the clutter and crack dress codes of today. You will now be able to arrive to work or a job interview…

Why a career in internal audit ?

A training background in audit is an excellent platform for developing technical accounting skills and softer client management abilities. It also offers you the opportunity to study towards a professional…

When applying for a job, you might only focus on editing your CV. However, your covering letter could be the deciding factor for a hiring manager.  

Indeed, some hiring managers may not even…

Competency-based interviews can be uncomfortable experiences for many candidates. Questions which begin ‘Tell me about a time when…’ can instil fear in the most experienced and self-assured of applicants. 

These types of questions are pretty common these days, particularly within the financial sector. But a little preparation and…

Your LinkedIn profile is a quick and essential way to let recruiters know you’re available for new opportunities. 

Here are 10 ways to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover and boost your chances of finding your dream job:

1. Name and contact

Make sure your LinkedIn information, including your name,…

MBAs are expensive, involve a huge commitment of time and can have a massive impact on the lives of those around you. 

For example, they are infamous for putting strain on the strongest of relationships.

So are they worth doing? Will an MBA boost your career prospects or is it just a vanity project?

Cause and…

Receiving a job offer can be an exciting event in your career. But in order to make the right decision it's important to take a calm and measured approach.

This is especially true if the initial offer results in a counter bid from your existing employer, or you’re involved in an additional process with a second organisation.

First of all,…

Writing your first CV or updating an old one probably feels like a daunting task that will take hours or even days to complete.

There is a massive amount of advice you can find about writing CVs, whether it’s how to make your CV stand out or five different …

Maximising the impact of your CV is one area of the recruitment process that you the candidate can influence. We offer you six invaluable pointers on how to build a well-crafted CV and create that powerful first impression.

However, if you really want to be successful in your job search, you'll need to have more than one CV. We also have four…