Knowing what you want is the necessary first step…

If you’ve ever been presented with a large pile of CVs and ushered into a darkened room, you’ll be familiar with the often laborious and sometimes arbitrary exercise of producing a shortlist of candidates for interview.

Knowing what to look for in a CV can save you a lot of time and frustration. It’s an important step in ensuring you get the…

We invited CV-Library to give us advice on how to achieve that elusive state - work-life balance. Here's what they recommended:

Whilst having a successful career is important to many, this can often come at a cost. A huge number of professionals have fallen victim to the always-on…

1. Introduction

Our definitive guide to interviews has been designed to assist you in your job search across the financial, accounting and legal sectors.

It will take you step-by-step through…

So much of your efforts go into securing and excelling in a job interview. News of a second interview can be unsettling.

Why do they want to see me again? Is the second…

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…

Depending on your experience, you may view recruitment businesses as either a necessary evil or a vital part in helping you secure your next job - or you may be about to engage with them for the first time.

Whatever your view or situation, it’s important you choose wisely and manage any agency effectively.

After all, its consultants will…

When you are engaging with a potential employer or a recruitment business, it can be tempting for a whole host of reasons to either withhold or alter your salary details. 

However, this is a tactic which rarely works to your advantage. In almost all cases, it is much better from the very beginning to be upfront and transparent about your current…

Arguably, this article shouldn't extend any further than the headline. It says it all. It's a statement of the obvious. But unfortunately candidate feedback – or the lack of it - is a growing problem, and not just for the candidate.   

The phrase 'Employer Branding' is very much in vogue at the moment. And quite rightly so. Creating…

Many hiring managers still view the interview stage as a top-down, one-way process where the candidate is being assessed and the interviewer is asking all the questions. But things have changed. 

For the first time since the global financial crisis we are now operating within a candidate-driven market.…

So much of your efforts go into securing and excelling in a job interview. News of a second interview can be unsettling.

Why do they want to see me again? Is the second…

When trying to attract suitable candidates for a role, the importance of a job title is often underestimated. As it’s the first thing that a potential applicant will see, it’s crucial you get this part right. Failure to do so could mean losing out on the ideal candidate.

Here’s four things to keep in mind.

1. Include keyword…

An accurate and effective job description is one of the main building blocks in any successful recruitment process.

If you simply dust down an old role profile, update a few points and alter the job title you will be missing a huge opportunity. More importantly, you could be opening yourself up to a long, expensive and ultimately fruitless…

Over the last two decades, the financial sector in Scotland has witnessed many large-scale corporate actions. Acquisitions, mergers, outsourcing, insourcing, transformational business wins – they have combined to fundamentally reshape companies and the way they do business.

With more high profile consolidation set for this year, the role of…

Everyone knows the recruitment process is getting longer and longer, particularly within the financial sector. 

And everyone recognises the problems that come with such a protracted process: rising costs and…

Securing a job after graduation is a daunting task. The opportunities seem endless, but how do you find the career of your dreams? Job hunting is difficult to begin with, but with no experience and limited advice, the task can seem impossible. 

It may be difficult, but it’s easier than you think.

With the help of a…

Is it better to work for a small or a large company? This is an important question when considering changing jobs. To help answer, we spoke to two people who have worked for both, each with slightly different experiences.

For anonymity purposes, we’ll name them Aidan, who has recently moved from a large to a small company, and Emma, who has…

Commercial real estate solicitors are hard to find. This is a problem Scottish private practice law firms have been facing for decades.

With little sign that the recruitment of commercial property solicitors is set to ease, employers need to think more creatively. Simply holding out for a like-for-like hire may not be the best option.

In…

If you’ve just been invited to attend your first assessment centre, you may not know what to expect. The thought of being assessed for an entire day or more can feel daunting.

This article helps you understand what an assessment centre involves and how you can succeed.

What is an assessment centre?

An assessment centre is a stage…

We explore the recruitment specialism of executive search and examine the steps involved in conducting a successful process. 

What is Executive Search? 

Executive search (or sometimes referred to as headhunting) is a specialised recruitment service focused on sourcing candidates for senior level or executive…