Millions of Britons and around one-in-six Londoners are looking to change jobs in the next six months according to new research, in a sign that the UK’s labour market could get even more competitive. Around one in seven workers questioned by Barnett Waddingham, the professional services consultant, predicted they would have different work in six
Some top tips to help you address the reasons for changing jobs during an interview: Be transparent about why you’re leaving Take some time to list all the reasons you’re looking for another job. If you’re not sure what they are, start by asking yourself the following questions: What are your core beliefs? What are
Towards the end of 2022, 77% of small businesses in the UK predicted growth in the coming year. But as market demands consistently shift, simply wishing for growth isn’t enough. In fact, planning and structure must go into any business adjustment you predict to see in the future, whether positive or negative for your business.
Over the last few years, many companies have stepped up to support their employees. They have learned that empathy is key, and want to deeply understand any challenges their employees are facing to create a better working environment, increase loyalty and productivity. As we move forward, there is an opportunity to up level the empathy.
Studies show three of four resumes are never even seen by a real person. Almost all top firm and around 85% of other businesses use screening bots. Gone are the days of crafting a resume to impress human eyes. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in HR operations means your resume must first get past automated
Changing jobs can be one of the most challenging situations in your professional life, yet it can be important for your career and personal development. You may work for a company for a long time and become daunted by the prospect of leaving. Knowing the various good reasons for leaving a job can help you
Has your degree prepared you for stepping into a career straight after university? Employers believe that less than half of students have the required soft skills A report from The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has revealed that (employers believed) only 48% of graduates had the soft skills they needed for entering the workplace. Less
Job-hunting is a tricky business. With lots of applicants competing for every vacancy, and a plethora of different sites where recruiters can source prospective candidates, it can often feel like an impossible task trying to get yourself noticed. Here are some of our top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when writing
How important is job satisfaction? A finding from Investors in People found that nearly half of UK workers would rather have a friendly workplace than a 3% pay rise. They also found that two thirds of people dread returning to the office after the weekend. It can be hard to pinpoint the issues for each
Many candidates can struggle with a common interview question when they shouldn’t. It’s a line of conversation that provides them with a great opportunity to impress the person leading the interview. So let’s talk about the best way for interviewees to answer: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” To be clear, there’s no correct answer to
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