In the fifth episode of The Recruitment Playbook, George and Patrick dive into the common mistakes candidates make when looking for a new job. They also share what clients should focus on during their interview process. Plus, they tackle more of your quickfire questions with their usual mix of practical advice and humour. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies to improve both your job search and hiring practices! Listen on
If Your Job Ad is Boring, Your Best Candidates Won’t Even Click
You’ve got a finance role to fill.
You write a job ad.
You post it online.
You wait.
And then…...
They Haven’t Resigned Yet—But They’re Already Looking
Your finance team looks solid.
No major complaints.
No obvious signs of unhappiness.
Nobody has quit (yet).
But behind the...
For many businesses, the finance function is still seen as the team that keeps the books balanced, ensures compliance, and delivers the monthly reports.And while those things are essential,...
If I stripped everything back and ignored the branding, the content, the claims and the noise, this is the question I’d ask:
Are they actually good at getting people jobs?
Because when you remove...
Finance teams are brilliant at deadlines.
Month end, quarter end, year end, audit, budgets, forecast, reforecasts, the “quick question” that arrives at 5.45pm on a Friday and somehow...
Every year, August develops the same reputation: recruiters are on holiday, hiring managers are away, and businesses press pause until September.
It’s one of the biggest myths in...