Two sides of the same goal: the right match
Great recruitment works when both sides are well prepared. Below you'll find two libraries of advice — one to help candidates present themselves brilliantly and find roles worth staying in, and one to help employers interview well, hire smart and keep good people. It's all free, and it's all drawn from what we see work every day across the North West.
For candidates
Land the role
From writing a standout CV to acing the interview and following up well — everything you need to put your best self forward.
Candidate Advice & JobsFor employers
Hire & keep the best
Practical guidance on interviewing, reducing bad hires, writing job ads that work, and keeping your best people once they're in.
Hiring AdvicePopular candidate guides
Get interview-ready and stand out for the right reasons.
Interview Preparation
Research, structure and confidence — how to walk into any interview ready.
Interview Questions & Answers
The classic questions, and how to answer them with structure and evidence.
Common Interview Mistakes
The slip-ups that cost good candidates offers — and how to avoid them.
How to Write a CV
Tips and examples to build a CV that gets you to interview.
Popular hiring guides
Interview better, hire smarter and keep your best people.
How to Hire Staff Quickly
Fill roles faster without dropping your standards.
Writing a Job Description
Job ads that attract the people with the required experience, not just more people.
Reduce Staff Turnover
Keep your best people and cut the cost of churn.
The Cost of Recruitment
What hiring really costs — and how to make every hire count.
We love to talk recruitment
Whether you're hiring, looking for your next role, thinking about a move, or just want a steer on the local market, we're always happy to talk. No hard sell, no obligation — just straight, useful advice from people who know recruitment inside out.
Contact a ConsultantFree UK Salary Guide
Benchmark pay across finance, HR, IT, sales and office roles. Essential reading whether you're setting a salary or weighing up an offer — and useful for employers planning their Flex Fee hires.
Download the Salary GuideRecruitment advice — FAQs
Is your advice free to use?
Yes. All our guidance for candidates and employers is free to read and use, with no sign-up required.
I'm a candidate — where should I start?
Start with our Interview Preparation and CV guides, then browse current roles in the Find a Job section. You can also send us your CV any time.
I'm an employer — can you advise on a specific hire?
Absolutely. Our guides cover the essentials, but for tailored advice on a particular role or hiring challenge, just get in touch with the team.
Do you cover the whole of the UK?
Our advice applies UK-wide. We have offices across the North West and beyond, and recruit nationally through our network.
Need advice on your next step?
Hiring or job hunting, we're happy to help. Speak to the team today — no obligation, just straight advice and the right next step for you.
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