Category Archives: Recruitment Insights

What can companies do to attract top talent in a candidate led market?

Posted on 30-03-23 by Admin

A lot of industries are currently operating in a candidate led job market, where there are more job openings than qualified candidates available to fill them. This means that job seekers have more options and bargaining power, as companies compete for their skills…

Making a career move? What questions should I ask myself first?

Posted on 13-03-23 by Admin

Matthew Marshall is a Divisional Manager at Clear Edge.  An experienced recruiter, here he shares some valuable points to consider when thinking about making a career move.   We’re told that changing career can be one of the most stressful things we can do.…

5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Burnout

Posted on 30-11-22 by Admin

As we approach the end of the year with deadlines looming or targets to hit, coupled with the added goings-on which occur on the run up to Christmas, it is no surprise that pressure can build up and affect our mental health.  …

My first year in recruitment and what I’ve learnt so far

Posted on 07-11-22 by Admin

As my first year working in recruitment draws to a close, I thought it would be interesting to reflect on the things I’ve learnt throughout the year and my personal thoughts and feelings.   1)    It’s a team game Initially coming into recruitment, I…

Back into recruitment, my views so far…

Posted on 03-08-22 by Admin

Let me set the scene. I am sat at my desk on a Tuesday afternoon. I’ve had a cup of coffee and I absolutely hate coffee. My to do list for the day almost checked off. LinkedIn has blocked me from making any…

Optimising your LinkedIn profile to stand out from the crowd

Posted on 16-06-22 by Admin

LinkedIn is the most widely used platform by hiring managers and recruiters looking for new talent.  When searching for prospective candidates, they use a number of criteria to search for people who skills match those of the job.    So when you are…