Category Archives: Recruitment Insights

What is a counter offer?

Posted on 21-06-23 by Jack Woolsey

Amy Conboy is a consultant in our Fresh Produce & Agriculture team, here she looks at the things to think about when considering a counter offer… A counter offer from an employer is a new offer presented to a candidate in response to…

Recruitment Toolkit: Interviewing Top Tips

Posted on 05-06-23 by Jack Woolsey

Interviews are often the first time a candidate has contact with the company, so it’s extremely important to make a good first impression if you are wanting to attract the best talent!   Here are some tips for interviewers to help make the…

What are the best questions to ask in an interview?

Posted on 10-05-23 by Jack Woolsey

Preparing a set of high-quality questions is an important step in any interview process to maximise the chances of a positive outcome for both sides.   Not only is it essential for the candidate to ensure the opportunity is the right fit for…

Candidate Interview Preparation

Posted on 18-04-23 by Jack Woolsey

The amount of planning and preparation you do prior to an interview can vastly increase your chances of success. Recruitment is highly competitive – you may well be up against candidates with more relevant experience than you, however if you are better prepared…

Recruitment Toolkit: How to attract top talent in a candidate led market?

Posted on 30-03-23 by Jack Woolsey

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 Jack Woolsey

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 Jack Woolsey

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.  …

Back into recruitment, my views so far…

Posted on 03-08-22 by Jack Woolsey

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 Jack Woolsey

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…