HR professionals… are they Covid-19’s unsung heroes?

HR professionals… are they Covid-19’s unsung heroes?

Covid-19 has changed working life forever. There are a number of people I have spoken to who have changed their working mentality off the back of the pandemic. People are looking at ways to rebalance their working life and are trying to find ways to offer them more of...
Covid-19 effect on legal recruitment in Devon

Covid-19 effect on legal recruitment in Devon

So, the legal recruitment market here in Devon is tough! There… I’ve said it!! Sure, there are a few select vacancies out there, but there is also still an air of cautiousness, where firms aren’t wholly committing to taking on new staff. However, speaking to a number...
Positive stories during the lockdown

Positive stories during the lockdown

We’re now nearly 2 weeks into “lockdown” from Covid-19 in by far the strangest and most challenging time that I’ve experienced in my lifetime. However, I wanted to take some time to write about some of the positive and inspiring things that I’ve experienced over the...
Covid-19 – a recruiter’s perspective

Covid-19 – a recruiter’s perspective

I’ve been a bit quieter on social media over the past two weeks, after the spread of Covid-19. Needless to say, it’s been a difficult and challenging time for everyone. The recruitment market has been hit hard and it has taken its heavy toll on my clients, candidates...
How to talk about your strengths within an interview

How to talk about your strengths within an interview

Candidates often tell me that they’re not very good at talking about their strengths within an interview and that they don’t enjoy “selling themselves”. People sometimes feel that they don’t want to come across as over-confident, or sometimes...