Leading Recruitment Agency for London and UK: Industry News & Insights - February 2023

  • Tips from the pros for performance reviews

    Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 by Guest Blogger

    A performance review is a chance for you to showcase your successes and uncover your development plans and goals. It’s also a chance for targeted feedback. We chatted to some of our HR professionals about how to make the most of your performance review. We often find that it’s on the back of a performance review that candidates come to us. It’s at reviews that grievances can become apparent, or ...

  • The last interview: accounts from recent interviewees

    Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 by Mark B

    The problem with being a candidate going to interview is that most people don’t do it very often. As such, there’s not much room for error. You want to get it right, but you don’t have much experience. To help you at your next interview, at our London recruitment agency, we spoke to some of our recent candidates about their most recent interview experience. We find out what worked (so that you ...

  • Is your only option to leave your career to look after your family?

    Posted on Friday, February 24, 2023 by Catherine R

    It was recently revealed that the number of people leaving the labour market to become stay-at-home parents has increased for the first time after three decades of steady decline. Not only is this a problem for employers who are facing record numbers of employment vacancies, it’s a problem for individuals (women in particular) looking for more from their career. Here our London recruitment agency ...

  • Is TikTok relevant to your job search?

    Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 by Guest Blogger

    We won’t advocate that you give up on tried and tested recruitment methods and turn solely to TikTok – it won’t work for the vast majority of people. But at our London recruitment agency, we’ve been learning how TikTok can be one weapon in your arsenal when it comes to your job hunt. Yes, really! And that includes for our niche with office support jobs in London. So, why is TikTok able to help ...

  • Is it safe to change jobs in uncertain times?

    Posted on Monday, February 20, 2023 by Kim T

    It’s impossible to avoid the sense of uncertainty that characterises the news today. As such, you may wonder if now isn’t a safe time to look for a new job. This will impact your career, so it’s important that you know more about it. Amongst recruitment agencies in London, we know that it’s been (and continues to be) an excellent time for candidates. With unemployment remaining low, despite the ...

  • Important skills from HR professionals for HR candidates

    Posted on Friday, February 17, 2023 by Peter S

    HR roles are amongst the most sought after office support jobs in London. We chatted to a number of HR professionals about the skills they think are most important in their career so that you can build a successful HR application. Communication skills “You’re often the conduit between leadership and the workforce in HR,” says Carrie. “As such, your communication skills must be top notch. ...

  • How to find office and PA jobs in London

    Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by Recruitment Expert

    London, as the capital, offers so many exciting opportunities to build a career. It’s a great place to live and work. But in a bustling city seemingly bursting with others more experienced or more skilled, how can you find office and PA jobs in London? The good news is that, whether you’re looking to change career, return to the workforce, or are a new graduate, there’s a place in London for you. ...

  • How to find the best temporary jobs in London

    Posted on Monday, February 13, 2023 by Guest Blogger

    We know that different people have different expectations when looking for temporary jobs in London. How do you choose which jobs are right for you? There is a great deal of variety in temp work too, but it is possible to find the right roles. Temporary work in London is booming and there are exceptional opportunities, if you know where to look. Here we explain the process of looking for ...

  • How to calm nerves and stress before job interviews

    Posted on Friday, February 10, 2023 by Emma T

    It’s very typical to experience nerves, stress and anxiety before a job interview. In fact, 93% of candidates feel nervous before a job interview ! Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, if you are invested in getting the role, it’s a nerve-wracking time. Our London recruitment agency is highly experienced helping candidates prepare for interviews so that nerves don’t get the better of you, ...

  • How many interviews are likely before getting a job?

    Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 by Anna M

    We know that the most daunting part of applying for office support jobs in London is often the interview process. Part of the fear comes from not knowing what’s typical of an application process for this type of job. It might be a while since you last applied for a new job, or it may be that you’re concerned that processes have changed with the times. While a job hunt can be a lengthy process, ...

  • PA jobs in London: How do you handle a heavy workload?

    Posted on Monday, February 6, 2023 by James T

    The reality is that those in PA jobs in London will have to handle a heavy workload. If your executive if busy and excelling then you will have a desk full of work. As such, it’s common that candidates for PA jobs are asked about how they manage a heavy workload at interview. It’s critical for the hiring manager to ascertain if you’re a skilled and calm plate spinner or whether you have a ...

  • Chatting about work life balance with those in office support jobs in London

    Posted on Friday, February 3, 2023 by Kim T

    It’s probably fair to say that those in office support jobs in London are more familiar than many with high-pressure demands. There’s often too much work for the day and the divide between work-life and home-life can get fuzzy. Especially since the rise of hybrid working, it can be difficult to maintain high productivity while also ensuring the rest of your life doesn’t suffer. So, we spoke to ...

  • When asking questions of interviewer, don’t ask these questions!

    Posted on Thursday, February 2, 2023 by Guest Blogger

    Along with other recruitment agencies in London, we often give the advice of making sure you’re prepared to ask your own questions in an interview. These questions, crafted wisely, can be an opportunity to strengthen your position as an applicant and show your enthusiasm and engagement. It’s important to show that you are keen to succeed at interview. However, it’s also important that it’s a ...

  • A week in the life of temporary office support in London

    Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 by Guest Blogger

    Office support jobs in London vary enormously. However, they do represent one of the best paying and easiest to secure temping jobs. They are always in demand, particularly at the moment while employers use them until they feel more secure in hiring decisions because of the recession. There’s always excellent choice with temporary office support jobs in London, in roles ranging from customer ...