Reflecting on our future at the end of an era

Whether you are for the monarchy or a republican in principle, every one of us in the UK is living through a momentous moment in history, since the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. For everyone of working age, the Queen has been the constant backdrop of our lives. Her death and the proclamation […]

Jobs Outlook Report – June 2021

F1rst Commercial Recruitment report on jobs

The current state of the jobs market is a tale of two halves. We absolutely don’t want to shy away from the tremendous recovery, evidenced in record-breaking data. However, we need to temper this by honestly acknowledging the difficulties we are facing due to not enough candidate supply. As Claire Warnes, Partner and Head of […]

Doing what you’ve always done won’t work anymore

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Big changes are happening in recruitment circles: jobs are firing back up again, employers are dusting off their interview questions, and finally career moves can happen once more. However, the landscape has changed. It’s changed in such a way that it’s fair to say that you’re going to have to take a completely fresh approach […]

It’s time for job seekers to recognise hope and promise

It’s been a tough old time, ploughing through this winter as a job seeker. You’ve contended with a situation none of us have experienced before. You’ve faced concepts as novel as the virtual interview to remote onboarding.  You’ve sat and read news articles that have made you believe that there’s little hope of progressing your career […]

How to job hunt effectively in the pandemic

Click onto a news site and you’ll be bombarded with doom and gloom about the impact of COVID-19 on the jobs market. Talks of a double-dip recession, growing unemployment which now stands at 4.9%, and record redundancies, is enough to give any job seeker the heebie jeebies. We’ll allow you just a moment of throwing […]

How does a virtual interview differ from an in-person interview?

Virtual interviews are increasingly being used to aid social distancing. However, the result is that usual pre-interview nerves now also have to contend with navigating a whole new set of unknowns. But don’t panic. Here we walk you through what’s different about a virtual interview and how you can prepare so that you feel confident and in control.