Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry Insights - September 2021

  • Should You Put Unrelated Experience on Your CV?

    Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021 by The CV WizardNo comments

    Thanks to Covid, the UK working arena has changed massively; there are now more roles with skill shortages, and more candidates looking to step out of certain industries and use their transferable skills to make a career change. For many, this leaves them asking the question, “Should I put unrelated work experience on my CV?” The short answer is yes. But there’s much more you need to know. Many ...

  • The Best Caterers in London for PAs to Book

    Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by A Top London PANo comments

    “Please book the caterers” is not an unusual request. However, it’s an instruction given to those in PA jobs in London that can lead to a mad panic. How do you find the right caterers for a specific event? With more businesses bringing their employees back into the capital and business as usual being resumed, including corporate events, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best London caterers for ...

  • Living and Working in London

    Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    Moving to the UK is a long-held dream of many. So, if you’ve finally got your visa ready and your bag packed, what else do you need to know about living and working in London? Our recruitment agency is skilled and experienced at helping people like you make the most of their new start and London experience; here, we share our top tips. Types of work in London The types of work available to you ...

  • How to Find the Best PA for Your Role

    Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 by A Top London PANo comments

    Recruitment can always send the nerves jangling. When there are so many PA jobs in London to choose from, how do you ensure that the very strongest and best suited candidates choose yours? How can you stand out from other employers? Because of Covid-19, this is a market where candidates are currently in short supply. Our PA recruitment agency is a pro at helping employers find the best people for ...

  • A Day in the Life of a London PA

    Posted on Monday, September 20, 2021 by A Top London PANo comments

    Those in PA jobs in London have busy and varied roles. From time to time, we try to show you a PA’s “day in the life” so that you can gain the insight you’re looking for. Here we spoke to Samina, who shared with us just one day in her life as a London PA now that she is back in the office. 6am : My alarm startles me as I was in a deep sleep! 6.10am : It’s Friday and it’s been a good week. I’m ...

  • How to Be Happier at Work

    Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2021 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    From groans on Monday mornings to Friday celebrations, it’s almost expected that we won’t be happy at work. Culturally, we’ve normalised this experience, and it’s certainly no well-guarded secret that many of us would like to be happier in our careers. But being happy, and indeed happier, at work isn’t a dream to chase. It can be a reality. What creates happiness at work? Many people tend to ...

  • Chatting to an HR Manager

    Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    Our London recruitment agency specialises in office support jobs, like those in HR. We know it’s insightful for you to hear what it’s really like from those working in the industry you are making a career in. Here, we report back on our chat with Claire, an HR manager for a FinTech business with offices in north London. How did your career in HR start? I started off my career as a Personal ...

  • How to Actively Manage Your Career

    Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    Day in, day out, you go to work. A career in a London-based, office support job can just end up “happening” without any real direction. People make decisions for you, the years tick by, and you may end up feeling like a slave to work. You need to be in the driving seat of your career, so that it brings you purpose and drive, and you feel energised and empowered. The trick is to choose to manage ...

  • Diary Management Tips from Some of Our Top PAs

    Posted on Thursday, September 9, 2021 by A Top London PANo comments

    At our PA recruitment agency, we know just how important diary management is for those doing PA jobs in London. We chatted to some of our best candidates to get the inside scoop on how they manage their diaries effectively. Read on to find out more. Top diary management tips Set reminders Zoe tells us, “My number one piece of advice is to set reminders. It’s no use putting things in the diary if ...

  • How to Win Over the Hiring Manager

    Posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 by The CV WizardNo comments

    Recruitment agencies in London know that the candidate market is flooded. Every time you apply for a vacancy, your CV will be landing among hundreds of others applying for the same office support jobs. It’s tough! How can you win over the hiring manager so that they choose to recruit you? Here, we share with you five top tips to make the hiring manager pay attention to you. Follow the ...