The asset management industry in Scotland – and the rest of the UK, for that matter – is grappling with a problem that cuts to the very heart of its existence. No, it’s not the pressure on fees. Nor is it investors growing love affair with passively-managed funds. 

Fund managers are suffering from a dearth of fund managers. If not…

Over the last few years, recruiting is driven by innovative technologies and strategies. Recruiters have become eager to improve efficiency by doing more in fewer efforts.  Hence, artificial intelligence has been introduced to automate and streamline the recruitment process. Diverse and unbiased recruitment plays a vital role in building a talent pipeline. Thus, these objectives are on the priority list of recruiters or HR professionals.

Diverse…

When it comes to investing, many investors have a unique route by investing in a mutual fund or in the stock market. Today, private equity has gained a great amount of influence in the market, although there are very few people who actually understand the real meaning. But, what is private equity? And what do private equity professionals do on a daily…

Why should you look for a strong work ethic in candidates?

A strong work ethic is the most desired characteristic in a new employee, according to many employers. Why is that?

It is because candidates with extensive…

Getting a first or 2:1 degree classification is often seen as the “golden ticket” to the best graduate programmes and jobs. Last year the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), reported that 70% of graduates obtained either a first or 2:1 degree, putting…

Technology has brought a significant revolution in HR. In fact, it has redefined the concept of recruitment process. Recent developments have transformed HR in all areas such as recruiting, employee management, performance management etc. Companies have become more employee-friendly. The traditional concept of working in a closed setup has changed. With technology readily available at your doorstep, employees now have the privilege of working from home. Last few years have seen many …

As the famous figure of speech goes, ‘Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None’, it basically is referred to the type of people who have dabbled themselves in many skills but somehow failed to achieve expertise in any one. The phrase was originated in the form of just ‘jack of all trades’ by Robert Greene in 1592 to dismiss William Shakespeare, who was…

Did you have a hard time finding promising candidates during a recent job vacancy? In recent years, this problem has become even more common. As the labor market has transitioned to favor job seekers, many companies have…

How to source on the lesser known sites!!SourceForge!

SourceForge is a Web-based service that offers software developers a centralized online location to control and manage free and open-source software projects. Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The…

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…

Making the most of your education has always been regarded as a positive act in your career path and the growth of microcredentials as a whole showcase this in the current international corporate environment. Indeed, having your accolades well known is essential in the current age of mass categorization and aggressive recruitment practices across every major vertical. Hiring need not always be a shot in the dark and candidates can take measures to ensure they get noticed by the right people-…

You may not be surprised to discover that a rewarding career lies at the heart of Scotland’s financial sector. What might surprise you is that it exists within a recruitment company.

At Core-Asset Consulting we’re on a mission to change the way recruitment firms support their clients and candidates. To achieve this, we’re always looking for…

At the end of last year, the Law Society of Scotland published research showing that for the first time 51 per cent of Scotland's 11,000 practising solicitors were female.

While this is clearly good news, it should not mask the more deep-rooted structural and cultural challenges within the legal profession.

Ironically, it is from within…

No one has infinite time and resources to spend on social media, so it makes sense to go deeper, not wider. Find out what I mean and how to adopt the 'dive deep' strategy in my video. 

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…