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Xero Crowned the King of Finance Systems for SMEs

2 min read
Published 2 years ago

The results from our recent poll are in! We were curious about which finance system small to medium enterprises (SMEs) prefer. So, we turned to our LinkedIn audience for their insights, and here...

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“We’ll Revisit This in September”: The Most Expensive Sentence in Hiring

5 min read
Published 3 months ago

“Let’s park it until September.”
It’s a phrase heard in boardrooms across the UK every August. It sounds sensible. Practical, even. Holidays are in full swing, key decision-makers are away,...

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Not Every Great Hire Starts With a CV — And That’s Exactly the Point

3 min read
Published 1 year ago
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We get it – hiring can feel like a search for perfection.
The right skills.The right experience.The right CV.
But here’s the thing: some of the best hires we’ve ever seen didn’t start...

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Cultural Fit vs. Skill Set: What Matters More in Finance Hiring?

3 min read
Published 3 years ago

When hiring in finance, decision-makers often grapple with whether to prioritise a candidate’s skill set or their alignment with the company’s culture. The finance sector, known for its...

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Stop Hiring for ‘Experience’ – Here’s What Actually Matters in a Finance Candidate

6 min read
Published 1 year ago
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Spoiler: 10 Years on a CV Doesn’t Guarantee They’re Any Good

Hiring managers love experience.

“We need at least 10 years in a similar role.”
“Must have Big 4 background.”
“Looking...

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Your CV Has 6 Seconds. Make Them Count.

3 min read
Published 10 months ago

Introduction
“Can you send over your CV?”
It sounds simple. But behind that request sits a fast decision-making process most candidates underestimate.
The average recruiter scans a CV for just...

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