Why hasn’t interview etiquette evolved with the rest of the world? We see hundreds of articles, posts, hints and tips about interview techniques. What to do and what not to do in an interview. From what to wear and the protocol of a ‘proper’ handshake through to the importance of body language, eye contact and
This last year has been a very active one for business operating in the Property Sector. From Developers to Consultancies to Engineering and Construction firms, we have seen constant movement across the support functions. This has been driven by two opposing factors working in tandem: restructures and recruitment freezes from some firms, and positive growth
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you will not have been able to escape the incessant noise around Brexit, and what it could mean for us going forward. Amidst the uncertainty, however, the research suggests that at as far as the legal sector is concerned, the mood
The last year has been a dynamic one, with several firms entering restructure phases, whilst others have gone through mergers in what has become a smaller accountancy market than in recent years. Marketing, Digital & Communications roles: There has been a steady flow of manager level hiring across most firms, with the larger firms also
We are excited to announce that we are looking for an experienced Interim Recruitment Director to join the team at Ernest Hunter Green. We have spent the last 4 years establishing our brand in the permanent recruitment world across Marketing, Sales, Digital and Finance and we are proud of what we’ve achieved. The next stage
Ernest Hunter Green discuss the importance of Health, happiness and general all-round wellbeing in the workplace: We set out to create what we thought was the optimum working environment for recruiters like us – people who have created a successful career for themselves but who wanted to be part of a grown-up business that lets them
Getting an offer is a great feeling, there’s no denying that. All those hours of preparation, rehearsal, interviewing, waiting, negotiating and, finally, the reward at the end of it all. But what about the other role you are at final stage with? Do you spurn it like a jilted lover, or do you give it
To Indignity and Beyond – a practical guide to leaving your ego at the door and navigating redundancy Reality checks are never pleasant. The suit that goes from slim fit to bursting at the seams; the haircut that goes from trendy side parting to obvious combover; the marriage that goes from date night to ‘don’t
A cautionary tale of more haste less speed. Life is like a box of recruiters – too many at once will make you sick Picture the scene: it’s 6pm on a Friday and you’re about to log off, when suddenly you get a call to say a key member of the team has just resigned.
Do you tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when it comes to your CV? There have been a few occasions where I have had conversations with candidates and they have openly admitted to providing misleading accounts of their work experience. I recall one instance where a candidate had left their
