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Your go-to resources for navigating the finance and accounting world. Whether you’re seeking your next career opportunity or aiming to enhance your team with top talent, our advice hub offers a wealth of insights, news, and video content designed to empower both candidates and employers.

Insights

Why You Didn’t Get the Interview (And What To Do About It)

6 min read
Published 21 hours ago

Let’s be honest for a moment.
A lot of recruitment advice floats around telling candidates to “stay positive”, “keep applying”, and “believe in yourself”. None of that is wrong, but...

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Addressing Low Ball Offers in Job Negotiations: A Candidate’s Perspective

3 min read
Published 1 week ago

Navigating job offers can be challenging, especially when the salary offered is lower than your expectations. As a candidate, if you’re targeting a salary of £75,000 but receive an offer of...

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Emotional Buy-In and Cultural Bonding in Recruitment: Engaging Top Talent

3 min read
Published 3 weeks ago

For hiring managers aiming to attract and retain the best talent, understanding the importance of emotional buy-in and personal cultural bonding in the recruitment process is crucial. It’s...

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Navigating the Competitive Job Market: Strategies for Hiring Managers

3 min read
Published 3 weeks ago

In today’s job market, hiring managers face a range of challenges, from intense competition for top talent to the geographical implications of recruitment. Understanding these dynamics is crucial...

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The April Refresh: How to Spring-Clean Your Career

2 min read
Published 1 month ago
Closet decluttering

The April Refresh: How to Spring-Clean Your Career
Spring isn’t just for cleaning your home. Your career deserves a refresh too. April is the perfect month to declutter outdated habits, refresh...

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Hunting for Career Eggs: How to Spot Hidden Opportunities

2 min read
Published 1 month ago
Team celebrating success

Not all opportunities are obvious. Some are hidden like Easter eggs. The trick? Knowing what to look for,  beyond shiny titles and impressive perks.
Spotting the Right Role:
The right opportunity...

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April Showers Bring Career Flowers

2 min read
Published 1 month ago
Flowerpot at work

Spring isn’t just for flowers. It’s for growth, including your career. April is the perfect month to plant seeds that will bloom into real professional progress.
Planting Seeds:
Small,...

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Insights

Should My Real Job Title Be ‘Chief Rejection Officer’?

7 min read
Published 2 months ago

I am big on honesty. Let’s just tell people what is actually going on in this market. You might not like all of it, but at least you’ll appreciate it. We are all adults. Well, most of the...

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The Easter Egg in Your Company Culture

2 min read
Published 2 months ago
Chocolate easter egg

Not all gems are obvious. Some are hidden like Easter eggs. When it comes to your career, spotting these hidden pieces of company culture can be the difference between a role you love and one you...

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The Wallpaper Test

4 min read
Published 2 months ago
Team work culture

A simple way to expose whether “culture fit” actually means anything
We’ve all said it.
“Not the right culture fit.”
It’s one of the most common reasons given after an interview. And to...

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Video

References Are Theatre. Evidence Is What Actually Matters.

Here’s something worth thinking about.
References are theatre.
Not useless. Not irrelevant. But...

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Insights

Stop Applying For Jobs If You Can’t Do This

4 min read
Published 3 months ago

Two statements that might be unpopular, but they’ll help you if you take them seriously.

If your application is fully AI-written and sounds like everyone else’s, it may be dismissed. 
If...

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