Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry Insights - August 2021

  • How to Answer "Describe Yourself in One Word"

    Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 by The Interviewer — No comments

    At our London office support and PA recruitment agency, we often chat with candidates about what they found particularly tricky at the interview stage. One thing that often comes up is the question “Describe yourself in one word”. It’s often asked as one of the first warm-up questions. What our candidates tell us is that they are completely stumped about how to sing their praises in just one ...

  • How to Develop Your Skills on the Job

    Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 by The Career Guide — No comments

    There’s no escaping the fact that today’s job market is a competitive place. Those with the most developed skills get the furthest. However, how do you really develop your skills if you’re stuck at work the whole time? Well that’s the key: you use your work life to develop your skills as much as possible. Those in temporary jobs in London are used to doing this and as such, they boost their ...

  • Little Things That Make a Big Difference to the Hiring Manager

    Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 by The Interviewer — No comments

    Hiring managers are observant people—they are used to picking up on the little differences that make the “wow” stand out from the mediocre. So what are some of the things that can make a notable difference to the hiring manager when you’re next applying for office support jobs in London? Your digital footprint The reality is, if a hiring manager is starting to like you, they will do some research ...

  • Rooftop Restaurants for London Lunches

    Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 by A Top London PA — No comments

    Oh how happy are we to be back in London, enjoying actually seeing our colleagues again?! Whether you’re jumping for joy that you’re actually back onsite doing your office support jobs, or are finally able to enjoy the reality of temping in London (not just via computer), rooftop restaurants are very much part of the capital’s lunchtime scene. There are so many beautiful ones in London that we ...

  • How to Explain a Job Gap on Your CV

    Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 by The CV Wizard — No comments

    If you’ve got an employment gap on your CV, you’re far from alone. In fact, it’s incredibly common! Whilst many recruitment agencies in London will give you the impression that you need to be ashamed and cover this up, in our experience a different approach works better. Handling it appropriately means that it definitely won’t hinder your chances of being invited to an interview and, in some ...

  • Ways to Be More Productive at Work

    Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 by The Office Zen Master — No comments

    We’ve all been there: we’re either struggling with our inner sloth-like tendencies, failing to get stuff done, or we’re as busy as a bee and somehow still not being efficient. Those in office support and PA jobs in London know that being productive is essential to their success in the role, but how do you actually improve your productivity, especially if you’re already at maximum busyness? The ...

  • How to Connect with the Person Interviewing You

    Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 by The Interviewer — No comments

    Making an excellent connection with your interviewer can be the key to a job offer. For temporary jobs in London this is particularly important. You need to have a good connection with the executive to be of value, especially at the moment, as there are so many people applying for the same roles. You can’t know who your competition is, but you can bet that they have the same bursting skillset as ...

  • What Can You Do Today to Improve Your Career?

    Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2021 by The Career Guide — No comments

    It can be hard to feel like you’ve stagnated, or if you feel a little lacklustre and uninspired. Of course, you can send out your CV to the relevant recruitment agencies in London and see how you get on, but there are various small things you can do right now to improve your career. Set some goals Those with goals meet them. Yes, it sounds obvious but it’s true. If you don’t know where you’re ...

  • Rooftop Bars for London Client Meetings

    Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 by A Top London PA — No comments

    With Covid restrictions easing, we’re seeing more and more businesses come back into the capital. We know that one of the ways in which those in PA jobs in London can add value is by offering their executives recommendations. Here, we’ve got some of the best rooftop bars in London, which are perfect venues for your executive to meet clients. And hey, what’s stopping you and your workmates heading ...

  • What Does Your Interview Body Language Say about You?

    Posted on Monday, August 9, 2021 by The Interviewer — No comments

    At our London recruitment agency we are also body language experts! It comes with the territory of being in the recruitment niche. We are always looking for the unspoken message. We need some up-to-date studies to be done, but the consensus is that around 55% of communication comes down to body language . Yes, that’s the majority! We decided to chat to a bunch of our most experienced hiring ...

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