As recession looms over the British economy, redundancy is becoming an increasingly likely possibility for many Britons. Inflation is at a high of 11.1% and it is a common concern for many households to pay for essentials like food and heating. The instability of the economy is bound to make people restless, and will provoke …
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In today’s blog, we are going to cover how to join Zoom meetings and Teams meetings. Joining online meetings is becoming more and more important. The financial services industry is becoming increasingly remote, so important conversations between clients and candidates, colleagues and businesses are progressively likely to be held on an online service like Microsoft …
Competency-based interviews have been a staple in the recruitment process for decades both in and out of Financial Services, yet many candidates still struggle to understand and prepare for competency-based interviews. Hopefully, in this blog, we will be able to help you understand and prepare for the competency based interviews. What are competency-based interviews? Competency-based …
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How to find a new job Intro 2020 was a strange year, that offered many lessons to learn from. For many people these lessons covered not just their careers, but wider life. Many people had perceptions of their career being safe and secure, only to be furloughed or unexpectedly be made redundant. This is a …
In March 2020, the UK was shocked as it went into lockdown, leaving many people worried about their job security during and post coronavirus; the BBC reported in April 2020 “4 out of 5 jobs had been hit by the pandemic”. We are now four months on and have seen a variety of responses by …
It takes just a quick glance for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person may form an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanour, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed. First impressions are vital when building relationships. They …
This month’s blog is all about the most common mistakes when trying to get a job; which can be the difference of you landing your dream job or them offering it to someone else. Interview punctuality Being punctual and on time to an interview is vital when trying to make that perfect first impression. Being …
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No matter how many interviews you’ve attended, they never seem to get any easier. Each interview is different as you must adapt to each role you are applying for; which many people find hard to do. We have come up with a list of helpful tips to help you prepare in advance and during the …
