New Year’s resolution….time for a new job? Yes folks it’s that time of the year when New Year’s resolutions should have started to take shape: gym memberships increase with people looking to improve their health and well-being, boxes start to be ticked on bucket lists, people quit smoking and/or drinking and we long for a better work life balance. Then there is the ever popular New Year = new job resolution. If January is anything to go by then expect 2014 to be a very busy year for recruitment particularly in the digital space. While the perception may be that Quarter 1 is a quiet period in terms of hiring, 2014’s version has something to say about that! Continue Reading

There are many people who look out of their office window on a dreary Monday morning, be that in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, and want a change of scenery. It can be very easy to imagine yourself living far away in a hot country surrounded by beautiful beaches. The reality however, can be a little a different and there are certain things that you need to consider before taking the plunge. Continue Reading

Comparing the cost of living between Sydney the UK and the USA

Bondi Beach, Manly Wharf, the Blue Mountains, the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour, ANZ Stadium and the SCG. Life in Sunny Sydney is great isn’t it? Living in Sydney is something that most Sydney –siders often take for granted. We forget how lucky we really are to live in this amazing, yet “expensive” city. Continue Reading

Turned down after a long and promising interview process? Rejected when you so hoped to get that perfect job? It’s pretty frustrating to receive a rejection email or phone call, when you were hoping for an offer instead.

It’s ok to feel heartbroken, disappointed or frustrated. Many of us have been there. The question is, how to deal with it? Continue Reading

In competitive markets, finding and keeping the best talent can allow your business to hold a powerful competitive advantage against your competitors. Whether meeting a potential employee for the first time or conducting an annual performance review, it is integral to be an attractive employer. An employer that embodies these 3 Es will hold the key to attracting the best candidates and retaining them. Continue Reading