Why Skills Based Hiring is the Future of Recruitment
Could focusing less on educational attainment and more on relevant skills be the answer to faster, more effective hiring? The British-American publishing giant Penguin Random House saw 33% higher employee satisfaction when it eliminated degree requirements across its UK office. Applicant diversity rose, and creativity within the team also increased.
Fintech Overtakes Banks in Risk Hiring as Sector…
Risk and Compliance hiring in fintech up 26% year-on-year Banks cut oversight teams as cost pressures rise Demand shifts to Financial Crime and Credit Risk roles London remains dominant, but hybrid hiring gains traction
How to Create a CV That Passes AI Screening and…
Recruiters don’t sift through stacks of paper anymore; algorithms do. Your CV now competes in an AI-driven job market where keywords, structure, and digital presence decide who gets noticed first. Getting noticed means understanding how these systems work and crafting a CV that speaks to both machines and people. It’s not about adding buzzwords; it’s about showing real impact, measurable results, and a digital presence that backs it all up.
How to Stand Out in AI Job Interviews: Human Skills…
What once was a handshake and a smile has now changed into a complex interplay of human potential and the precision of artificial intelligence. Today, interviews are becoming less about human connection and more about proving you’ve got what it takes to impress the machines.
How To Find A New Job After Being Made Redundant
You haven’t been made redundant. Your job has. It’s important to understand the semantics here.
Top transferable skills companies value in a new hire
In a world of constant change and disruption, the skills you have today may be obsolete tomorrow. To succeed, you must stand out from the crowd in all the right ways. It’s all about how quickly you can learn, adapt, and apply what you’ve learned across different contexts.
The importance of career cushioning in today’s job…
Are you someone who casually answers a recruiter’s call just to see where it leads or to check if you’ve still got your interview game on point? Do you regularly browse job boards to see if there are any interesting openings? Good news then; you’ve taken the first steps towards ‘career cushioning’.
Start Your Career As A Contractor: A Guide
As a choice for your career, contracting offers an invaluable opportunity for you to take full control of the direction of your professional life. In this guide, we will provide you with some expert advice and guidance that will help you transition seamlessly into a contract role.
How to Use AI to Get More Interviews and Better Offers?
Job search can feel like a full-time job itself. Between searching for openings, customising your CV, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if AI could make this process easier and more effective?
What To Do If A Salary Comparison Reveals You're…
Most people’s primary career motivation is to earn as much money as they can; it’s natural to strive for a higher salary as you progress through your career. Carrying out a salary comparison will reveal how your pay compares to others in similar positions and can provide you with a good starting point from which you can ask for a pay rise.
This is no time to ‘quiet quit'—why we have to…
In September 2023, the World Economic Forum highlighted that the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US was in jeopardy. Similarly, the Tech Talent Charter's annual Diversity in Tech report, released in February 2024 and based on DEI data from over 700 UK tech employers, noted a comparable trend.
Should You Use A Recruitment Agency To Help With Your…
Progressing in your career is exciting, moving on is daunting, and job hunting can be...tiresome.