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

  • Why is it important to disconnect from work?

    Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by Asha RNo comments

    The problem with our modern working practices is that it is very difficult to fully disconnect from work. We check our emails on our smartphones at all times and with the working from home legacy of the pandemic, there’s been a blurring of the lines between our working day and the rest of our life. Many people now actively choose holiday destinations with excellent Wi-Fi, knowing that they don’t ...

  • What’s your experience of using a recruitment agency?

    Posted on Monday, August 29, 2022 by Guest BloggerNo comments

    There are a plethora of recruitment agencies in London. It’s not quite as clear cut, as ideally you should always choose a recruitment agency which specialises in your line of work which reduces the number substantially, but there must be a good reason for their existence! If you’re unfamiliar with using a recruitment agency, it can be difficult to decide if it’s right for you. As such, we ...

  • The secrets of a successful CV

    Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 by Anna MNo comments

    It’s a tall order to display your professional life concisely in two pages of A4, yet it’s critical to your application success. Sometimes it seems akin to magic as to why hiring managers favour one CV over another. But as the best London recruitment agency for office support jobs, we know it’s far from magic. You do need to know the winning formula though, and that comes down to understanding ...

  • Temping at 18: Why temporary jobs in London are a great choice

    Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 by Recruitment ExpertNo comments

    You’ve finally finished Y13, the exams are done, you’ve been to a festival or two, and now the reality is setting in. What are you going to do? With mates heading off to uni, if that’s not floating your boat, it can be easy to begin to feel lost as the summer inches ever closer to September. There’s no school or college to return to, just the gaping chasm of your future. But did you know that ...

  • Returning to work after extended sick leave – what was your experience?

    Posted on Monday, August 22, 2022 by Mark BNo comments

    If you’ve been off work for an extended period, due to sickness leave, then returning to work can be an anxious time. You may be starting a new job altogether, or perhaps returning to a workplace that you were signed off from due to workplace stress. There are many different factors affecting the experience. At our London recruitment agency, we know it’s a daunting time. We thought it would be ...

  • PAs in London: Thumbs up or thumbs down to emojis at work?

    Posted on Friday, August 19, 2022 by Guest BloggerNo comments

    We’ve all been there. We just know a little drop of a ‘hmm’ emoji will clarify the meaning of our message. Or we’re so rushed, so acknowledging someone’s email with a simple ‘thumbs up’ seems perfect. But should the use of emojis at work remain a temptation only, and not cross over into your real work life? Those in PA jobs in London are on the frontline of knowing what’s up to date and what’s ...

  • PA tips for a perfect phone interview

    Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by Jane SNo comments

    At our PA recruitment agency, we know that the real pros when it comes to phone etiquette and technique are those in PA jobs in London. They are at the top of their game and have the info and expertise to ensure you shine when you get called for a phone interview. With Covid still lingering, and many employers considering hybrid working models, it’s common for first interviews to be conducted by ...

  • PA jobs in London: Personal statement examples

    Posted on Monday, August 15, 2022 by Adam TNo comments

    When you write your CV as you apply for PA jobs in London, it’s important to craft an excellent personal statement. We know that this is often the hardest part of the CV to write. Of course, it needs to be personal but at our PA recruitment agency, we thought you might find it helpful to see examples from other PAs. This should help you shape your personal statement to suit you and the roles you ...

  • My experience temping in London

    Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by JasminNo comments

    Love Success asked if I’d write for them about my experience of temping in London. I jumped at the chance because I think it’s a really underrated career option and I want to spread the word! I started out doing temporary jobs in London back in 2019, just before the pandemic. My first position was in customer service. I had previously worked in an admin role for a year since leaving school, but I ...

  • How to improve your digital skills and why it could be a career making move

    Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 by Guest BloggerNo comments

    Pretty much every office-based job description calls for digital skills. Yet most people don’t have the digital skills needed by businesses in the current world of work. 52% of people are lacking the digital skills needed in the workplace . This is a big problem for employers. But it does mean that those people who recognise this and take steps to develop their digital skills, are highly ...