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The etiquette of resigning

By MAbrahall / August 14, 2014 /

For many candidates that we place in new roles, finally receiving a concrete job offer can be a bittersweet moment. Why? Because after weeks and months of hoping for a new opportunity, the moment has now come where they have to take a deep breath and resign. It’s never pleasant and if you do it…

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INFOGRAPHIC – Working from home

By MAbrahall / July 20, 2014 /

More and more people are working from home at the moment, either as permanent remote workers or on an occasional basis. Life without the daily commute and dress code can seem like a dream scenario, but as our infographic shows, working from home has its own challenges. We asked a selection of remote workers the question…

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Office Life – Manners

By MAbrahall / April 6, 2014 /

Most of us will work in an office at some point, and spend more time with colleagues than with friends and family. That’s why it’s vital to keep the office environment as tension-free as possible. Some Universities are even preparing students by including training on manners and etiquette, a good example being MIT’s Charm School.…

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Telephone Interview Techniques

By MAbrahall / March 15, 2014 /

Telephone interviews are still very much a part of the recruitment process. Recruiters conduct interviews over the phone as part of the early selection process to screen potential candidates and decide who is suitable for follow up face to face interviews and ultimately a full interview with the client. However, talking on the phone and…

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