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April 20, 2025
This article explains how to answer the interview question “What do you do in your spare time?” by using your interests and hobbies to show personality, enthusiasm, and transferable skills beyond your work experience. This question helps employers understand you as a person. Hobbies can demonstrate commitment, energy, and balance. Learning or active interests highlight […]
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April 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Choosing between a local or national search for your next executive hire greatly influences timing, cost, and candidate quality—each offering distinct advantages depending on your urgency and budget. Local searches can speed up hiring, reduce relocation needs, and lower costs. Local candidates may already be familiar with your organisation—or recommended internally. National searches […]
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April 18, 2025
This article outlines practical ways businesses can streamline and strengthen their recruitment processes, helping employers attract better candidates, move faster, and build long-term talent pipelines. Proactive recruitment systems reduce pressure when roles arise. Employee referrals can be a powerful hiring tool. A strong candidate experience improves hiring outcomes. Technology can simplify hiring and onboarding. Diversity […]
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April 18, 2025
This article offers guidance on effective **questions to ask at the end of a job interview**, helping candidates show interest, assess fit, and leave a strong final impression with potential employers. Preparing thoughtful questions shows engagement and curiosity. Ask about team culture, role expectations, and success measures. Inquiring about development and next steps shows long-term […]
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April 16, 2025
Preparing for common interview questions is one of the most effective ways to boost confidence and reduce stress. By understanding what employers are really asking and practising adaptable answers, candidates can respond clearly, professionally and with confidence in almost any interview scenario. Preparation helps reduce interview nerves and improve delivery Many interview questions are designed […]
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April 15, 2025
Key Takeaways Green leadership roles are becoming increasingly crucial in the South West as businesses pivot toward sustainability to stay competitive, credible, and future-ready. Sustainability leadership ensures meaningful progress—rooted in economic and environmental strategy. Demand is driven by regulation, consumer expectations, leadership commitment, employee values, and cost-saving opportunities. The South West is emerging as a […]
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April 13, 2025
Key Takeaways Hiring the right executive requires a structured, polished process to protect your organisation’s future and candidate experience—covering preparation, execution, and follow-up. Define your hiring team, role, and candidate profile before interviewing. Thoroughly review candidate background and anticipate key assessment areas. During the interview, be prepared, structured, and respectful of the candidate’s time. Conclude […]
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March 30, 2025
This guide provides a practical checklist for updating your CV, helping jobseekers present their experience clearly, avoid common mistakes, and stay competitive in a crowded job market. CVs should be updated regularly to stay relevant. Clear structure and concise content improve readability. Including the right skills increases shortlisting chances. Formatting and accuracy matter as much […]
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March 22, 2025
This article outlines practical steps for finding a job in Human Resources, including targeting the right roles, building relevant skills and networks, and effectively presenting your experience to HR employers. Identify the HR roles you’re interested in, such as recruitment, learning and development, or HR operations. Gain relevant qualifications (e.g., CIPD) or training that demonstrate […]
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March 19, 2025
Key Takeaways Career returners—whether returning after illness, family care, or extended breaks—offer valuable experience, adaptability, and soft skills that can enrich and stabilise your workforce. Returners are often unfairly overlooked due to gaps in their CV—despite having strong, transferable experience. Soft skills like multitasking, communication, and project management are frequently enhanced during career breaks. To […]
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