These days the interviewing process can consist of a few stages, and the telephone interview is becoming a popular way to screen applicants in the early stages of recruitment. It’s vital you’re properly prepared for a telephone interview – So what are our top tips? Take it seriously. A telephone interview might seem easy, but…
Are you seeking a promotion at work, but just can’t seem to catch a break? With working life usually being pretty busy, it might seem that your efforts aren’t being recognised – here’s how to stand out from the crowd and line yourself up for your next promotion. Keep an eye on the time. Punctuality…
For any marketing and creative agency, the client pitch is a key moment for securing new business and clients. Even if you’re working in an in-house marketing team, they’ll be times when you’ll need to pitch new ideas to colleagues. So what makes a winning marketing pitch? Start with research. It may seem obvious, but…
Job fairs are a great place to sell yourself as a job seeker and find out more about available jobs. How can you make sure you make the most of each job fair you attend? Plan ahead. Most job fairs will advertise prior to the event which employers and agencies will be attending. It’s vital…
Body language can be very telling. And when it comes to interviewing, your body language can play a big part in how you come across. First impressions definitely count – here’s our top tips for making sure your interview body language hits the spot! It’s all about confidence. Make sure you walk tall, with your…
The logo of your organisation is your introduction to potential new customers. Getting it right therefore is incredibly important! Here’s our top tips for making sure your logo stands out from the crowd. Know your brand. Ask yourself, “who are we?”, “what is our purpose?”, and “what makes us different?”. Knowing your brand inside and…
When looking for new jobs, it’s important to get your CV and/or application right. This is your first chance to impress your potential new employer, after all! However, if you’ve got a long career history and a lot to say, you might struggle to fit everything on the recommended two page maximum for your CV!…
In most cases job seekers will still be employed when they first embark on their job search. It can make things more challenging, but searching for a new job whilst you’re still in employment is acceptable, as long as it is done in a correct and respectful way. So how can you make sure you…
What makes good marketing? You can spend hours thinking and researching for an answer, and there’s countless blogs about how to make your marketing strategy effective (we’ve written a fair few ourselves!). But when it comes down to it, there are 3 fundamentals to good marketing – and here they are. Rule 1: Make your…
At first, working from home was an exciting experience — but, with everything else, the novelty wore off after a while. You may even be part of the 67% of British employees who, after working remotely for a prolonged amount of time, experienced a productivity slump. Yet it seems that remote work will remain even after…
