Tag Archives: Finance Recruitment
Job interviews: character questions and how to answer them
Despite the fact that we probably know ourselves better than anyone else in the world, when it comes to character questions at job interviews, they always seem to trip us up. As the way many companies do business becomes increasingly … Continue reading
The phrases that are letting your CV down
With the number of finance vacancies set to rise in 2016, this is a fantastic time if you’re a candidate looking for a new job. Whether it has been a while since you were last on the market or you … Continue reading
UK employment rate hits highest levels since records began
New figures which have been released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the UK’s employment rate is at its highest since records began in 1971. The UK Labour Market report shows that between September and November 2015, … Continue reading
Study shows that the majority of UK companies are struggling with recruitment quality
A new study has revealed that as a result of time and market pressures, UK businesses have adopted a ‘culture of compromise’ and have appointed the wrong person in a job. A staggering 91% of those questioned said that they … Continue reading
Report reveals that job placements are on the rise
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs was published last week and has revealed that job placements are continuing to increase in the UK. The report found that in the permanent sector, growth has been solid … Continue reading
The qualities you should really be looking for in a candidate
If you ask any recruiter what they’re looking for in a new hire, chances are the majority will reel off the same list; relevant experience, the right qualifications and good references. Whilst these are all great attributes to have, they … Continue reading
Recruitment Market Analysis (Infographic)
The latest recruitment market analysis reveals good news all round for the industry. There has been a rise in both permanent and temporary recruitment as well as an increase in applications per vacancy and salaries.
Do employers need to do more to impress candidates?
According to new research which has been published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), companies are making basic mistakes in how they are engaging with job applicants and are therefore losing out on attracting the best talent. The report … Continue reading
How to stop yourself becoming disheartened when looking for a new job
Looking for a new job isn’t always easy or straight-forward. Sometimes we’re lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time and other times it can take months to find the right role. Because of this, it’s … Continue reading
Eight out of 10 accountants are expecting a pay rise in 2015
A new survey has revealed that nearly eight out of ten (79%) accounting professionals are expecting to receive a pay rise this year. Unsurprisingly, confidence levels are the highest in the South East (89%) and London (85%). Although employees in … Continue reading
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