How to Get Your Job Application Noticed in a Tighter Market
Job applications are your chance to make an initial first impression with prospective employers. In most situations, they are the only thing that will get you to the next stage of the process, so getting your application noticed is very important. We have eight main tips to optimise the applications you submit to increase your […]
What to Expect in the Recruitment Market in 2025
The recruitment market continuously evolves, especially in the IT, technology, and digital sectors. Everything from geopolitical events to the development of new technologies to changing attitudes toward work influences how companies recruit talent and how candidates secure their next job. With this in mind, what should we expect in the recruitment market in 2025? Keeping […]
Crown Green Bowls v IT Recruitment
Anyone who knows me knows I love and play Crown Green Bowls in Sheffield, but I also love IT Recruitment which I have been doing for 30+ years, IT Recruitment that is; not Crown Green Bowling! Crown green bowls and recruitment share some interesting similarities, particularly when you think about strategy, precision, and adaptability. Here’s […]
What NOT to Do During a Virtual Interview
Virtual interviews have become a norm, but with the convenience and relaxed surroundings of interviewing from home comes the potential for some often cringe-worthy mishaps. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time virtual interviewee, there are a few things you definitely want to avoid. Here’s a list of what NOT to do during a […]
The Weirdest Interview Questions Ever Asked (And How to Handle Them)
As a recruiter, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of unusual questions that leave candidates (and sometimes even you) scratching their heads. While most interview questions are designed to assess a candidate’s qualifications, some seem more like a test of creativity, patience, or just plain bizarre thinking. But, fear not! We’ve compiled a list of […]
The Unlikely Connection: Rugby League and IT Recruitment
Those that know me will know I spent over twenty years playing rugby league, eventually retiring as club captain for my hometown club. I played at a decent level, but unfortunately never breaking the pro ranks, whist it would have been nice, it is safe to say my career earnings within recruitment have far outweighed […]
Top Tips for Recruiting in 2025
The recruitment landscape is going through a period of transformation and, in some sectors, upheaval. Yep, we know that’s a sentence that could have been written at the start of every year for at least the last ten. That fact doesn’t make it any less relevant today. The most important factor is that we don’t […]
How Networking Can Supercharge Your Career in Tech
Networking as a concept can be viewed negatively, including in the technology sector. It can be seen as a bit cringe going to an event and trying to strike up conversations with people you don’t know in a room where everybody else appears to already know each other! There is a place for networking like […]
The Next Step in Your Windows 11 Migration? Getting Out of the Ground
Planning and implementing a Windows 11 migration project is a big undertaking, with the level of complexity increasing the more users, endpoints, and applications that exist in your IT estate. Even being clear on the next steps can be complex – both what those steps are and how you should approach them. For this blog, […]
What to Think About When Building a Greenfield BI & Data Warehouse System
A Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehouse (DWH) system will help you collect, store, manage, and analyse data, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Building a greenfield, from-scratch BI and DWH involves five critical considerations to ensure optimum results and maximum return on investment. Strategy It is essential there is strategic alignment with your organisation’s goals. Expectations across […]
