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!
How to transition to a different industry sector
Phil Soffe gives some useful pointers to people wanting or needing to use their skills for an opportunity in a...
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My Recruiter’s Life in Lockdown
David Judge reflects on life and recruitment in lockdown
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10 tips for a smooth onboarding
Emily Tuite outlines common onboarding checks, why they need to be done and how to prepare for them so that...
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How to target your next role and increase your chances of success
David Judge suggests five things you can do to increase your chances of success at finding, and being considered for,...
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Professional networking – a skill you need now more than ever!
Phil Soffe offers candidates advice on why and how to build and develop a valuable network on LinkedIn - another...
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My first year as a recruitment apprentice
Our youngest member, Amy Wakefield, writes about her first year in recruitment and how an apprenticeship is providing a framework...
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Should you consider setting up an Apprenticeship Scheme?
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 offers advice and support for people who are out of work and recommends how to change the way...
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Common reasons professionals fail in interviews
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, 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 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, Partner at Connected Consulting, shares his views on what makes a great partnership between client and agent.
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