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March 15, 2025
This article explains how to answer the interview question “What are you passionate about?” by choosing an authentic interest, explaining why it matters to you, and linking it to positive traits or skills relevant to the role. Choose a passion that genuinely motivates you. Explain why it is important and meaningful. Use real examples to […]
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March 14, 2025
This article explains how to prepare for and succeed in a phone interview, offering practical advice to help candidates make a strong first impression in what is often the first stage of the hiring process. Phone interviews are often brief and require focused preparation. Treat a phone interview like a face-to-face interview. A quiet environment […]
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March 12, 2025
Key Takeaways AI offers real efficiency gains in recruitment—but must always be balanced with human oversight to preserve fairness, candidate experience, and decision quality. AI can support writing job ads, screening, scheduling, and communication—but shouldn’t replace recruiters entirely. It boosts efficiency, candidate satisfaction, and allows focus on strategic human interaction. Risks include bias from incomplete […]
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March 7, 2025
Key Takeaways From April 2025, employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%, and the threshold drops from £9,100 to £5,000—significantly increasing hiring costs across many sectors. Employer NIC rate increases from 13.8% to 15% starting 6 April 2025. Secondary threshold lowers to £5,000/year—NI now applies earlier. Employment Allowance doubles to £10,500 and eligibility restrictions […]
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March 3, 2025
Key Takeaways Deciding whether to commute or relocate for a South West-based job depends on your priorities, lifestyle, and personal circumstances. Both choices offer unique benefits and challenges. Relocating can improve your work/life balance and reduce transport costs—and may come with signing bonuses and lower living expenses. Commuting avoids disrupting your current life, especially if […]
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February 25, 2025
This article explains how to prepare for a new career in Human Resources (HR) by understanding the key skills, qualifications and practical experiences that can help you enter and succeed in this field. HR professionals need strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Understanding employment law, recruitment processes and people management is important. Qualifications such as […]
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February 25, 2025
Key Takeaways FinTech and cybersecurity are experiencing strong growth. If you’re in IT or tech, now is an ideal time to upskill, transition, or explore new roles in these dynamic sectors. FinTech is reshaping banking—more digital-first services demand increased security. Cybersecurity hiring remains strong even where other IT roles face uncertainty. Many skills from general […]
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February 21, 2025
Key Takeaways The IT recruitment scene in the South West is evolving with automation, hybrid work, skills assessments, and geographic shifts—demanding adaptability from both employers and candidates. Automation and AI are streamlining screening and decision processes. Candidates are increasingly open to roles outside London, helping regional firms widen their search. Remote and hybrid working are […]
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February 21, 2025
This guide helps HR professionals prepare for HR manager interviews by outlining common questions, what employers are really assessing, and how to present skills, experience and personality with confidence. Preparation is essential for HR manager interviews. Interviewers assess people skills, organisation and judgement. Both general and role-specific questions are likely. Evidence-based answers strengthen credibility. Preparation […]
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February 19, 2025
This article guides you through scripting a great video CV, showing how planning your content can help you present your experience, skills and personality effectively on camera rather than via a traditional written CV. Use your existing CV as the basis for your video script by including your education and work history. Write the script […]
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