In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been aiding industries and businesses in providing innovative, time-saving solutions to a number of common, yet difficult tasks. However, jobseekers can also benefit from using AI software and programmes. Tom Leatham from SecsintheCity, the UK’s only specialist job site for Personal Assistants, advises how PAs and EAs could […]

To be successful during your interview and to make the very best impression lies in you being fully prepared. Conducting and leveraging a “Personal SWOT” is a great way to prepare and be interview ready says Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency Limited, one of the world’s leading learning and development specialists for EAs, PAs […]

If you are applying for a job then you are likely to be aware of  how important your online presence is. But are you savvy enough to optimise your applications to maximise your changes to get past the bots? Artificial intelligence is being employed by recruiters and jobsites, we all need to up our game […]

In today’s job market, a strong CV is essential—but many candidates include unnecessary details that dilute their impact. We are aware of the must-add details, but do you know what not to include in your CV? Guy Thornton, founder of Practice Aptitude Tests, explains: “Recruiters are inundated with CVs, so it’s essential that yours stands […]

Job interviews can be challenging to prepare for, as you never know what questions might be thrown your way. However, preparing follow-up questions to ask at a job interview  will help ensure you stand out from the crowd… Interviewers will almost certainly ask whether you have any questions for them at the end of your […]

According to the LinkedIn 2023 Global Green Skills Report, one-third of all jobs advertised in the UK required at least one ‘green skill’. However recruiting qualified workers is increasingly challenging with the widening green skills gap. This refers to skills that may be needed to develop and support a sustainable, resource-efficient society. It includes climate […]

Companies are constantly seeking ways to attract and retain top talent, and one increasingly important strategy is the thoughtful design of aligning workplace benefits with employee values. Gone are the days when a standard benefits package was enough to satisfy workers… Employees today are looking for perks that reflect their personal beliefs and lifestyle choices, […]

Nepotism and cronyism is widely frowned upon. But there is no legal obligation to prevent it and, according to April 2023 research, workers often get their job through a personal connection. So what can be done to ensure fair recruitment process that ethically hire the best possible candidate for the job? Equally important is to […]

Landing a job you love can be tough. Competitive job market? Check. Limited time? Absolutely. Job site Indeed suggests applying to 10–15 jobs per week to maximise your chances of getting hired. But creating that many tailored CVs and cover letters and attending interviews alongside your existing work schedule and responsibilities might feel impossible. But […]

Although CVs and cover letters are generally the foundation of job applications, creativity through technology is quickly becoming a go-to when trying to secure a new role. In fact, searches for “AI CV” and “video application for jobs” have increased by 310% and 125% respectively in the last year alone. With UK job vacancies dropping […]

The days when CVs and covering letters were the keys to unlocking dream jobs may be over, with both employees and employers leaning on alternative recruitment methods. Nine in ten young employees believe they are more likely to secure their dream job through a skills-based hiring process, while 94% of employers agree that skills-based hiring […]

Over four in 10 (42%) UK candidates are ghosted by recruiters after a job interview, and 45% already after an initial conversation with a recruiter, a report from hiring platform Greenhouse has revealed… Researchers also found that candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are 62% more likely to be ghosted after a job interview than white […]

In today’s fast-moving landscape, a company’s ability to foster a strong team identity is more important than ever. That’s where regular company events are an important part of keeping employees happy, aiding retention. Hugo Campbell, co-founder of Togather, a platform that helps you find supplier for your events… Retaining employees is now statistically more difficult […]

Benefits are increasingly important to workers. In recent years, the rise of flexible working, Gen Z attitudes to work and the increase in cost of living have all contributed to a desire for more tailored benefits. As such, employers who offer personalised employee benefits packages will be much more likely to gain an edge in […]

The global talent shortage is still a reality for many companies and attracting the right candidates requires ingenuity. A consulting company devised an interactive challenge for potential employees that tests if job candidates can beat AI.   The skilled workforce shortage has been an ongoing issue for the last few years, especially in fields that […]

Job markets are increasingly more competitive, and a bad hire can be a costly mistake. Joah Freeman, a journalism student at Brighton University, asked leading recruitment companies specialising in executive support for tips on finding and hiring Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants. Job descriptions to attract talented Personal Assistants Getting clear on job description is […]

This January has seen an increase of over a quarter in new job vacancies across professional services – compared to December. However, January jobs recovery in 2024 was 20% down on January 2023. The downturn is influenced by the impact of high inflation, continued layoffs as a result of post-pandemic over-hiring, financial sector turmoil and […]

It is no longer appropriate to assume that only younger generations are environmentally and socially conscious when it comes to their career. In fact, recent research by Resource Solutions was revealed by Tom Lakin, the Global Practice Director showing that two in five (39%) over-55s would turn down an offer of higher pay if it was […]