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The Benefits of Career Coaching for Recent Graduates

So, you’ve just graduated – congrats! Now comes the tricky part: figuring out what’s next. The job market can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to land that all-important first role. But here’s the good news – career coaching can be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. From clarifying your career goals to perfecting […]

Should you consider a bootcamp to address your digital skills shortage? A blog for employers.

What is the issue? In today’s fast-paced digital world, software development is becoming ever more important for businesses of all sizes. From small startups to large corporations, software development is a critical component of success. However, as the demand for software development talent grows, the supply of skilled professionals is not keeping up, leading to […]

Should you consider Software Development Bootcamps as a kickstart to your career?

This is a tricky question to answer, and the answer is probably, “it depends”. So, we’ll try and cover some of the reasons why it would be a good idea for you, balanced with some of the why nots. Why are there so many bootcamps? This is an easy one, there is a global skills […]

How To Manage World Cup Fever at Work & Kick Start Employee Engagement

The World Cup is almost here, and whilst for many of us it’s a very different prospect with the controversy surrounding many elements of the tournament, it’s still expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world. Given the global population in 2021 was just over 7.8 billion, there’s a good chance some […]

The Candidate Experience, simple steps to start improving your process

Why you should take your time to think about your candidate experience. Your hiring process is the first interaction your future employees will have with your organisation, and this is your time to start their journey with you in a positive way. Making sure your candidates have a smooth, considered and enjoyable process will help […]

Taking the Leap…

The majority of us will have, at some point or another, worked for a big corporate organisation. They’re big old machines and they have their pros and cons. They’re definitely great places to cut your teeth at. They’re vast operations and they tend to offer lots of support and opportunities for training and development. I […]

The STAR Technique and why YOU need it.

A lot of people have not heard of the STAR technique but when it is explained to them, they often find it is closely aligned with how they answer questions anyway. The STAR technique is a method of answering questions that helps you keep your responses on topic, concise, and crucially, to the point. Most […]

Recruitment over Christmas | If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year

Traditionally, it is said, Christmas is a slow time for recruitment with companies taking extended leave in the hinterland between Christmas and New Year and things not really picking up until the beginning of January. It is true that January sees a peak with many jobseekers entering the market, but it would be a mistake […]

Digital skills shortage – How it’s possible to upskill your team and actually get paid for doing it

The UK is heading towards a “catastrophic” digital skills shortage “disaster” the Learning and Work institute has warned. The demand for digital skills has never been higher and the number of people taking GCSEs in IT subjects has dropped 40% since 2015. It is recognised that the demand for skills in AI, the Cloud, Software […]

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