Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry Insights - May 2022

  • Why Should Candidates Use a Recruitment Agency?

    Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    Using a recruitment agency can really transform your candidate experience and help you secure the right role at the right pay faster. It’s particularly important for competitive office support jobs in London as it puts you in front of employers in the best way possible to get you noticed, plus you receive the best support. Not all recruitment agencies in London are created equally, but if you ...

  • What’s It Like Working in England?

    Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    The world is opening up again post pandemic and the Aussies and the Kiwis are heading to England for their Great Overseas Experience once more. London has long been a favoured destination for Antipodeans looking to work and experience life in the UK. But even if it’s been a dream for a long time, what’s it really like? Our London recruitment agency has been chatting to a few of our candidates in ...

  • What’s It Like Returning to Work after Extended Time Off?

    Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    Coming back to the workplace after some extended time off can be very daunting and it’s not talked about enough. Many people return to a new job after they’ve been off for a variety of reasons; perhaps they were off work caring for their young children, took a break to study, or decided that retirement didn’t suit them just yet. Whatever the reason, there are some common feelings and experiences. ...

  • How to Prepare for a Job Application

    Posted on Friday, May 20, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    Applying for jobs is rarely easy. It’s often time-consuming as you juggle your current role and other life demands. It can feel like a mountain of admin, and as time goes by, it can feel disorganised. At Love Success, we support those looking for new office support jobs in London to manage their applications, so they can succeed in finding their next role. Read on to learn about what you can do ...

  • A Day in the Life of a Customer Services Manager

    Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    We know it can be useful to get on-the-ground knowledge of what a job is really like before considering it, so we chatted to Claire Donnelly about working as a Customer Services Manager, a role that’s in high demand amongst office support jobs in London. Claire has been in her current position at a large utilities company for nearly three years. Overall, what is it like working in customer ...

  • What Is a Competency Interview and How Do You Prepare for It?

    Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 by The Interviewer — No comments

    Put simply, a competency interview is a standard interview. It’s what probably comes to mind when you think of the term “interview” and it’s a broad umbrella term for what happens during it. Interviews are used by hiring managers to assess your competency for a job—they want to figure out if you are the right person for it. It’s the job of recruitment agencies in London to ensure their candidates ...

  • How to Use Active Listening in an Interview

    Posted on Friday, May 13, 2022 by The Interviewer — No comments

    In dozens of interactions every day, we hear what people say. We listen and immediately get on with that we think we’ve heard. However, active listening—the ability to positively concentrate on what is being said—can give you immense power in an interview situation. It allows you to truly hear what the interviewer is asking. This helps you tailor your answer with pinpoint accuracy, making sure ...

  • Should I Change Jobs During the Cost of Living Crisis?

    Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    A recent survey has shown that three in four workers are thinking about finding a new job because of the cost of living crisis. The biggest driver for job change at the moment is pay. However, many people in seemingly secure and “ok” jobs may wonder if it’s safer to stay put. Here, our London recruitment agency explores why now is an excellent time to change roles if you need to for pay and cost ...

  • Have You Experienced Unconscious Bias at Work?

    Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by The Workplace Advisor — No comments

    Unconscious bias explains the ideas and attitudes that we hold subconsciously, which affect how we behave. We all have unconscious biases and unfortunately, without challenge, they can negatively and unfairly impact others within the workplace. Our London recruitment agency spent some time listening to examples of people’s experiences of unconscious bias at work; our hope is that this is ...

  • The Benefits of Temporary Jobs in London

    Posted on Monday, May 9, 2022 by The Career Guide — No comments

    As one of the leading recruitment agencies in London, we know that there are hundreds (if not thousands!) of people building exceptional careers using temp work. However, we also know that many of us are still stuck with a dated mindset about temporary jobs, believing them to only be for low-skilled labour and not for those taking their careers seriously. However, temping in London is no longer ...

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