For students, exam revision is an extremely daunting phase of the year even for the most diligent of students. An added pressure at this time is beginning your job search to ensure you secure the best opportunity once you have finished School, College or University. Equally, we understand balancing revision and job hunting isn’t easy […]

A first meeting sets the tone for what could be a lasting relationship, and it only takes a few seconds for someone to form an opinion of you based on your body language, demeanor, mannerisms and dress. This makes it extremely important to make a great first impression during a job interview. As they say, […]

So you’ve decided that you want to leave your current job. Whatever your reasons for leaving are, following these steps will ensure that you leave politely, professionally and on a positive note. Tell your manager in person It’s crucial to make a positive impression when first breaking the news to your manager, so it’s good […]

  As an employer, you have to make difficult decisions on a daily basis, but what do you do when you’re split between choosing two good but very different types of candidates for a job? Picture a scenario in which the first candidate has the right skills and experience for the job but a less […]

As many people predicted, rapid developments in tech has resulted in the ‘rise of the robots’! This isn’t the synopsis of a sci-fi movie, although these days it sometimes feels that way. Flippancy aside, the robot ‘threat’ is a real one. The evolution of Artificial Intelligence in recent years means jobs that were previously viewed […]

While job-specific professional skills always look great on your CV, employers are increasingly looking for ‘soft-skills’ in candidates. These can be anything from being able to demonstrate you’re a good team player, to having great flexibility or strong organisational skills; they’re the characteristics that essentially make you, you! Boosting your soft skills can give you […]

If you’ve just graduated this summer, chances are you’re feeling a mix of emotions. You might feel happy, excited, and ready to stride with purpose into the next chapter, but you might also be feeling anxious and uncertain about what you want to do next. Firstly, it’s important to remember that completing your education – […]

Congratulations! After many years of hard work (and possibly some partying!) you’ve finally graduated. Whether you’re coming from school, college or university, stepping into the world of work for the first time can be daunting. These 7 top tips are designed to help you get on the right path to finding a job that you […]

Some of the hardest questions you’ll have to answer in interviews are also the most common ones. Understanding how to tackle them without hesitation will put you leagues ahead of every other applicant. To help prepare you, here are some of the most difficult interview questions that you’ll come across, and the best ways to […]

With over 70% of us having a social media profile, we’re putting a lot of content out there about our lives, perhaps more than we know or intend! A survey conducted by CareerBuilder found that 37% of employers use social media networks to screen potential candidates, and of these employers, 65% said they do it […]

Ask around the Rowlands office what we love most about our work, and the answer that comes up again and again is the feeling that we’ve made a difference to someone’s life. There’s really nothing like that moment when all the hard work of our candidate, client and team pays off and we get to […]