Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry News & Insights - November 2021

  • Top Traits That Make a Good Boss

    Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    Chances are you can spot a bad boss a mile off. But what makes for a really good boss? If you’re ready to secure a role as a leader, and want to know what will make you stand out as exceptional and result in bringing out the best in your employees, read on. 1. Put the team’s mission first At our London recruitment agency, we’ve primarily found that the best bosses focus on the team’s mission more ...

  • Are You Burned Out at Work? How Can You Fix It?

    Posted on Monday, November 29, 2021 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    There are times when looking for a new job is the only solution to the lack of love between you and your current role. But sometimes, if you’re reaching burnout, a few tweaks can help you revive your enjoyment at work. Are you burned out? Firstly, consider whether you’re actually burned out or if something unrelated to work is causing the problem. Ask yourself: Do I count down the days until the ...

  • Can I Make a Career Change in My 40s?

    Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    Are you thinking about changing your career? If so, you’re far from alone—even before Covid, 47% of us wanted to change careers . For example, more people are moving into office support jobs from retail and hospitality. The pandemic has shifted lots of people’s career trajectories and now is a great time to work on making that change. Here are our five top tips to make it easier: 1. Ditch the ...

  • Questions to Ask a New Recruitment Agency: The Inside Scoop

    Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by The InterviewerNo comments

    Working with the right recruitment agency for you is really important to ensure you find the best opportunities and feel adequately supported through the process. We chatted to some of our recent candidates and asked them which question they felt was most valuable to them when choosing a recruitment agency. What kind of process do you use for CVs? Lillia likes this question because it shows that ...

  • Great London Gyms for Office Workers

    Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    Combining your workout with your lunch break or fitting it in after work is one of the perks of working in such a vibrant city. Those in office support jobs in London often find that a quick trip to the gym before the commute home makes for a less busy journey. The capital is awash with fabulous gyms so you can really take your pick. 1Rebel Expect action-packed workouts with Rig, Reshape, Rumble, ...

  • 3 Ways to Banish the Stress in Your Daily Work

    Posted on Monday, November 22, 2021 by The Office Zen MasterNo comments

    Stress at work is often down to how we perceive things. As one of the leading recruitment agencies in London, we know that stress at work is a common reason why valuable employees leave and candidates look for a new job. What if you could banish stress in some simple and easy ways? 1. Tasks over strategies Action makes us feel better. It burns off the hormones that are, effectively, ...

  • How to Write a Disruptive Cover Letter

    Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2021 by The Workplace AdvisorNo comments

    Let’s be honest: cover letters aren’t always read. That’s the reality. The hiring manager likely scoots right to your CV and checks out a few headlining points. If that whets their appetite, they may well come back to the cover letter in due course. However, that doesn’t mean that your cover letter is pointless. In fact, your cover letter is an opportunity to secure the hiring manager’s interest ...

  • What Are You Doing to Work on Your Career This Autumn?

    Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 by The Career GuideNo comments

    At our London recruitment agency, we know that it’s always important to have one eye on your career. By taking an active part in its development all the time, by setting short- and long-term goals, you can direct it. This is so true for those in PA and office support jobs so we decided to chat to some people in those roles about the things they are doing for their career this autumn. Doing the ...

  • “I just need to get my foot in the door”

    Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by The InterviewerNo comments

    It’s a constant thing we hear from job seekers: “I just need to get my foot in the door.” But how can you actually connect with a hiring manager and be seen through the crowd of applications they’re inundated with when they’re advertising for office support jobs in London? How can you get noticed enough to prove that you’re what they’re looking for? The great news is that there are actually tons ...

  • How to Handle Job Offer Anxiety with Solutions

    Posted on Monday, November 15, 2021 by The Workplace AdvisorNo comments

    You’ve come out of the interview and you’re even more desperate to nab the job than you were before you entered! You feel it went well and you’re desperate to find out whether you were successful. But the days pass and you hear nothing. You constantly refresh your inbox and still nothing. The anxiety is mounting because you’re invested in your success. You’re wondering what’s taking so long, ...