Leading Recruitment Agency in London: Industry News & Insights - July 2022

  • What’s it like being an HR Advisor?

    Posted on Friday, July 29, 2022 by Darcy — No comments

    Darcy is an HR Advisor for a law firm with offices near London Bridge station. She reports directly to the Head of HR and we asked her to share with us some of the nitty-gritty about her role as an HR Advisor. While we often, as an office support recruitment agency in London, have HR Advisor roles available, it is useful for candidates to learn more about the role from someone doing the job. A ...

  • The best questions you can ask at a job interview

    Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2022 by Peter R — No comments

    “Do you have any questions for us?” It’s asked at every interview and can send a shiver of fear down your spine. Even if you had a few questions up your sleeve, the interviewer managed to answer these as you went along. You can’t ask them now as it will reveal you haven’t paid attention. So, how can you prepare your questions in advance to ensure that you find out useful information and showcase ...

  • Should you self-promote at work?

    Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 by Emma PA — No comments

    As a leading London recruitment agency, we know that people in office support jobs in London are often the unsung heroes of the workplace. They oil the gears and turn the cogs, but they are only really noticed when something goes wrong or they aren’t there. Self-promotion is often an uncomfortable concept for us, but should those in office support jobs big themselves up, showcasing their ...

  • Is the Zoom ceiling the glass ceiling gender divide of today’s workplace?

    Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 by Anne S — No comments

    There is some evidence to suggest that more women than men are working more from home, and that when they do so, it’s more restricted (due to childcare and domestic balances). There are early signs that the new working from home model, is being adopted by more women than men, and may in fact become the new glass ceiling creating a gender divide in success in the workplace. Remote working is also ...

  • Top tips from the pros on interview preparation

    Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 by Recruitment Expert — No comments

    Interview preparation can feel like a minefield. As a recruitment agency in London, we feel our candidates are highly successful in their interviews. We’ve spoken to some of our recent successful candidates to gather their top tips for interview preparation. Prepare some answers Martin says, “I find it really helpful and grounding to prepare some answers to some likely questions in advance. I ...

  • How to make your CV engaging

    Posted on Monday, July 25, 2022 by Emma PA — No comments

    Writing a CV is an art form. There are no fixed rules, but given that your CV only has 7 seconds to hook its readers, you need to make sure it packs a punch and is engaging from the start. The trick to enticing the hiring manager to give your CV more than a cursory glance, or just a few seconds, is to make it engaging, so that they want to read more and can easily envisage you as the candidate ...

  • How to stay motivated during your job hunt

    Posted on Friday, July 22, 2022 by Jane S — No comments

    Losing motivation during your job hunt is all too easy but can stall your success. At our London recruitment agency, we’ve been chatting to some of our current candidates for office support jobs in London about how to keep motivated along the way. 1. Take a break Ash says, “Whenever I’m job hunting, I get almost obsessed with scouring the internet for new jobs, perfecting my CV and cover letter, ...

  • How to know if a company is right for you?

    Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 by Anna M — No comments

    So much of the recruitment process has the onus on the employer deciding if you are right for them. But, from the candidate’s perspective, the most important question is “are they right for me?” There’s a huge amount of variation between employers and making sure you accept a role with an organisation that you feel matches your ambitions, approach and style is important. Recruitment is a two-way ...

  • How to be successful at temporary job interviews

    Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 by Guest Blogger — No comments

    Applying for temporary jobs in London within office support isn’t quite like applying for permanent positions. While you may not always need to attend interview for temping in London, it’s increasingly becoming important. However, temporary job interviews are a little different from those for permanent roles and what the employer is looking for can be quite different too. There will be unique ...

  • Different types of jobs in accounting

    Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022 by James T — No comments

    Jobs in finance and accounting are far more diverse than many people realise. If you’re interested in a job in accounting or finance then read on to hear from people actually doing these jobs about what their roles involve. Credit Control “I’ve built my career within Credit Control,” says Christine. “Credit control is really important to every business. I chase invoices, monitor them coming in ...

  • Healthy habits to boost productivity at work

    Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2022 by Guest Blogger — No comments

    Your health impacts your work productivity , and it’s not outside of your control. The good news is that there is a selection of healthy habits that you can make part of your routine to boost your productivity at work. Our London recruitment agency has pulled together our favourite healthy habits that in turn make you more productive in the workplace. 1. Start the day with a sensible breakfast In ...

  • Can a career aptitude test help you figure out what career to do?

    Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 by Jane S — No comments

    When you’re 10 years old, it’s easy to spout that you want to be a train driver or a vet and somehow it’s just the easiest thing in the world to believe. Then, as you grow up, you become aware of many more types of jobs and you start to discover your skills and aptitudes. By the time you leave school, university and beyond, you may have very little idea about what career you want to do. In the ...

  • The dos and don’ts of successful temporary working in London

    Posted on Monday, July 11, 2022 by Jenelle Clifford — No comments

    Temporary jobs in London can vary enormously but they all have something in common: you need to position yourself as valuable and worthwhile from day 1. We know that it can be difficult doing temping in London knowing that you’re expected to perform from the beginning – there’s no grace period like with a permanent job – so here our London recruitment agency explains the dos and don’ts you need ...

  • What makes a great temp?

    Posted on Sunday, July 10, 2022 by Love Success Candidate — No comments

    There are many reasons why employers list temporary jobs in London. However, a misconception is that they are willing to sacrifice quality for speed when making the placement. This isn’t true. Yes, they aren’t as focused on things like long-term cultural fit, but they do want professionals. Indeed, they are often looking for temps with greater skills, as they need them to hit the ground running ...

  • How to use the STAR method to answer interview questions

    Posted on Saturday, July 9, 2022 by Gemma S — No comments

    We’ve chatted before about how to use the STAR method to shape your CV . Here we look at how to use the STAR method to answer interview questions effectively. During an interview, hiring managers often ask competency and behavioural questions to determine your experience and skills. This is a way for an employer to gain evidence of how you’ve applied a skill or accomplished something that is ...

  • How to successfully apply for a job when you are overqualified

    Posted on Friday, July 8, 2022 by Love Success Candidate — No comments

    More and more, post-pandemic, we see candidates that had retired looking to come back into the job market at a lower level for less stress. Additionally there may be other reasons why you want to apply for office support jobs in London when you appear overqualified. It could be because you are a parent looking for more flexible options or aiming for a career change. Here we look at how to make a ...

  • How to put temporary work on your CV

    Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2022 by Gemma C — No comments

    Temping in London, particularly in office support jobs, is a fantastic way to earn money quickly whilst also acquiring really important industry and workplace experience. There are many reasons for choosing to do temporary jobs in London. You might was to boost your skills quickly. Perhaps you have needed shorter-term commitments to meet your lifestyle. Whatever the reason, these placements look ...

  • A Week in the Life of a Temp Office Support Worker in London

    Posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 by Love Success Candidate — No comments

    There’s enormous variety to office support jobs in London. They are financially worthwhile and it’s a secure career path to choose, as there are always new vacancies. At the moment, those in temporary jobs in London are getting higher wages than ever and more choice with their placements. Temping in office support covers short-term leave like sickness or longer-term leave like maternity cover. It ...

  • How to choose a career when you don’t know what you want to do

    Posted on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 by Anna M — No comments

    You’ve probably been asked it since you were knee high to a grasshopper: what do you want to do ? When you’ve moved on from dreaming of being a vet because you like the family dog or a train driver because… well, trains are cool to 5 year olds, but you’ve not yet landed on something that ignites your passion, what do you do? Whether you’re soon to leave school, about to graduate or have been ...

  • How have you boosted your confidence at work?

    Posted on Monday, July 4, 2022 by Love Success Candidate — No comments

    Confidence at work can be elusive and it can leave you doubting your abilities. We’ve found that many employees coming back to work in London post-pandemic have experienced a dip in their working confidence. As such, we’ve been chatting to those who’ve successfully built their confidence so that you can learn to build, grow and develop your own. Often, being successful at work is largely about ...

  • Balancing family life in London by temping

    Posted on Friday, July 1, 2022 by Jane S — No comments

    Recently we spoke to Christine, a mum of two primary-aged children. Christine has enjoyed a successful career as an administrator, working her whole career in London. She chatted to us about her experiences with recruitment agencies in London and why temping allows her to give both her family and her career the balance she needs. Realising it’s about balance, not doing everything When my children ...