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Top Tip for Candidates: How to Stay Positive During Your Job Search
Top Tip for Candidates: How to Stay Positive During Your Job Search It’s Thursday, 9th October 2025, and with autumn in full swing, many job seekers across the UK are pushing through what can feel like a never-ending search for the right opportunity. If you’ve sent countless CVs, attended interviews, and are still waiting for…
Read MoreThe Final Push: Why October Is Crucial for Recruitment Success
The Final Push: Why October Is Crucial for Recruitment Success As we head into October, many businesses start easing off recruitment — assuming it’s too close to year-end to bring new people in. But the truth is, October might be your most valuable hiring month of the year. Momentum Before the Holiday Slowdown October gives…
Read MoreWhat Sue’s Hot Chocolate Can Teach You About Standing Out in Recruitment
What Sue’s Hot Chocolate Can Teach You About Standing Out in Recruitment There’s a friendly competition at The Mere Golf Club that’s heating up nicely — and it’s nothing to do with golf. Sue and James have been battling it out to make the perfect hot chocolate. James has held the title since last winter,…
Read MoreWhat Hiring Managers Can Learn from The Mere’s Hot Chocolate Challenge
What Hiring Managers Can Learn from The Mere’s Hot Chocolate Challenge There’s a bit of a rivalry brewing at The Mere Golf Club — and it’s not on the greens. For months, James has proudly held the crown for Best Hot Chocolate. But today, Sue stepped up, poured her heart (and perhaps a touch of…
Read MoreTop Tip for Candidates: Boost Your Confidence Before a Job Interview
Top Tip for Candidates: Boost Your Confidence Before a Job Interview It’s Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, and for many job seekers, interviews can feel like a daunting hurdle. Confidence is key—not just what you say, but how you carry yourself throughout the process. Today’s Top Tip for Candidates focuses on practical ways to boost your…
Read MoreAutumn Recruitment Alert: Securing Top Talent Before Year-End
Autumn Recruitment Alert: Securing Top Talent Before Year-End Take Advantage of Seasonal Motivation Many candidates reassess their career goals after summer, meaning September and October are peak months for job applications. Acting now gives you access to motivated professionals before the December rush. Prioritise Critical Roles Identify the positions that will have the biggest impact…
Read MoreTop Tip for Candidates: Refresh Your CV for the Autumn Job Market
Top Tip for Candidates: Refresh Your CV for the Autumn Job Market It’s Monday, 23rd September 2025, and with the leaves turning golden and autumn settling in across the UK, now is the perfect time to refresh your CV. Many employers ramp up hiring during the post-summer months, so having a polished, up-to-date CV can…
Read MoreAutumn Kick-Off: Why Mondays in September Matter for Hiring
Autumn Kick-Off: Why Mondays in September Matter for Hiring It’s the first official day of autumn this week, and with it comes a shift in energy. Monday mornings in September aren’t just about the return of cooler weather — they’re about fresh starts, new projects, and big opportunities for businesses ready to recruit. A Fresh…
Read MoreTop Tip for Candidates: How to Manage Multiple Job Offers
Top Tip for Candidates: How to Manage Multiple Job Offers It’s Tuesday, 9th September 2025, and if you’re in the fortunate position of having more than one job offer on the table, congratulations! But with great opportunity comes great responsibility—and some careful decision-making. Today’s Top Tip for Candidates is all about managing multiple offers without…
Read MoreShould Angela Rayner Resign? A Question of Leadership and AccountabilityAhould
Should Angela Rayner Resign? A Question of Leadership and Accountability Few topics spark as much debate as political accountability. This week, Angela Rayner has once again found herself in the spotlight — with critics calling for her to step down, while supporters argue she remains a vital voice in British politics. It raises the question:…
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