Advice, tips and musings
Good reads
We share our experience every day with our clients and candidates one-to-one and are always learning. We hope you find this advice useful. Feel free to let us know what you think!
Targeting passive candidates
David Judge
/ 19th July 2021
How to transition to a different industry sector
Phil Soffe
/ 11th November 2020
Phil Soffe gives some useful pointers to people wanting or needing to use their skills for an opportunity in a new industry sector.
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My Recruiter’s Life in Lockdown
David Judge
/ 6th November 2020
David Judge reflects on life and recruitment in lockdown
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How to give candidates the best interview experience
David Judge
/ 20th October 2020
Four reasons why briefing your agency on job roles pays big dividends
David Judge
/ 23rd September 2020
11 ways to supercharge your LinkedIn Profile
Phil Soffe
/ 16th September 2020
Why small is beautiful! 8 advantages of working with small recruitment agencies
Simon Kemp
/ 8th September 2020
10 tips for a smooth onboarding
emilytuite
/ 24th August 2020
Emily Tuite outlines common onboarding checks, why they need to be done and how to prepare for them so that you can start your new job without delay.
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How to target your next role and increase your chances of success
David Judge
/ 18th August 2020
David Judge suggests five things you can do to increase your chances of success at finding, and being considered for, a new role.
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Professional networking – a skill you need now more than ever!
Phil Soffe
/ 11th August 2020
Phil Soffe offers candidates advice on why and how to build and develop a valuable network on LinkedIn - another good use of Covid downtime
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My first year as a recruitment apprentice
Amy Wakefield
/ 5th August 2020
Our youngest member, Amy Wakefield, writes about her first year in recruitment and how an apprenticeship is providing a framework to career development.
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Should you consider setting up an Apprenticeship Scheme?
Simon Kemp
/ 26th July 2020
Simon Kemp, Co-Founder of Connected Consulting, urges school-leavers and employers to take a serious look at using an apprenticeship scheme
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Why being out of work doesn’t make you less valuable
Phil Soffe
/ 19th July 2020
Phil Soffe offers advice and support for people who are out of work and recommends how to change the way you see and present yourself.
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Common reasons professionals fail in interviews
David Judge
/ 15th July 2020
David Judge, Partner at Connected Consulting, shares the 5 main reasons interviewers give for not progressing candidates following an interview.
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Working from home – what we’ve learned about doing business through lockdown and beyond
Simon Kemp
/ 8th July 2020
Simon Kemp, Co-Founder of Connected Consulting and Director of Operations, talks about the implications of remote working – through lockdown and beyond.
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Cover letter – yes or no?
Phil Soffe
/ 7th July 2020
Phil responds to a candidate question on whether to include a cover note with a cv.
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What should a good Agency<>Client relationship look like?
David Judge
/ 24th June 2020
David Judge, Partner at Connected Consulting, shares his views on what makes a great partnership between client and agent.
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