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How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Noticed by Employers
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Noticed by Employers It’s Monday, 28th July 2025—a fresh week, a fresh start for job seekers across the UK. If you’re applying for jobs today, there’s one thing that could instantly lift your application above the rest: a brilliant cover letter. Let’s be honest, writing cover letters…
Read MorePlanning Your Hiring Strategy? Start Before August Hits
Planning Your Hiring Strategy? Start Before August Hits It might be a Sunday, but if you’re a hiring manager, it’s worth using the calm before August to get your recruitment strategy lined up. While many companies slow down over summer, the smart ones are prepping now — so they can hit the ground running when…
Read MoreHow to Follow Up After a Job Interview Without Being Pushy
How to Follow Up After a Job Interview Without Being Pushy t’s Sunday, 27th July 2025—a perfect day for job seekers to reflect, reset, and plan their next move. If you’ve had an interview recently and are now stuck in that awkward waiting period, today’s tip is just for you. Following up after a job…
Read MoreWhy Hiring Managers Need Better Recruitment Support in 2025
Why Hiring Managers Need Better Recruitment Support in 2025 If you’re a hiring manager in the UK right now, you’ve probably noticed the shift. More applicants, fewer qualified ones. More pressure, fewer hours. More roles to fill, less time to fill them. It’s not your imagination — it’s recruitment in 2025. Here at Howard James…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews: Top Tips for Candidates
How to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews: Top Tips for Candidates In today’s digital world, virtual job interviews have become the norm rather than the exception. With the date being 25th July 2025, and many UK employers continuing to embrace flexible hiring practices, mastering the art of the online interview is more important than ever.…
Read MoreBuilding a Talent Pipeline: Why Waiting for Vacancies Is a Mistake
Building a Talent Pipeline: Why Waiting for Vacancies Is a Mistake The Cost of Waiting: Reactive Hiring vs Proactive Recruitment Far too many businesses only look for talent when they have a vacancy. It’s a bit like only opening the umbrella after you’re already drenched. Reactive hiring means you’re under pressure, rushed into decisions, and…
Read MoreWhy Summer is the Secret Weapon for Job Seekers
☀️ Top Tip for Candidates – 21st July 2025 Summer is here, the BBQs are sizzling… but should your job search cool off too? Absolutely not! Summer is here, the BBQs are sizzling… but should your job search cool off too? Absolutely not! Believe it or not, summer is one of the smartest times to…
Read MoreSummer Hiring Strategies to Keep Your Talent Pipeline Hot
🌞 Why Summer Can Give You the Edge While many companies hit snooze during July and August, the smartest businesses see summer as an opportunity. Less competition, more candidate flexibility, and a calmer internal environment make it the perfect time to hire proactively. 🧊 Strategy 1: Keep the Process Warm Don’t let your recruitment process…
Read MoreTop Tip: Use Summer to Reflect, Not Retreat
Top Tip: Use Summer to Reflect, Not Retreat Sunshine, CV Updates, and Career Clarity Summer can be a time for relaxation — but it’s also ideal for re-evaluating your career. Fewer meetings, slower inboxes, and longer evenings mean you’ve got space to think clearly about where you’re heading. Why Now Is the Time to Check…
Read MoreWhy the Summer Hiring Slowdown Is a Myth
Why the Summer Hiring Slowdown Is a Myth Everyone’s on Holiday… But the Smart Ones Are Hiring It’s mid-July. Wimbledon’s wrapped up, schools are prepping for holidays, and inboxes might feel quieter than usual. But if you’re assuming recruitment’s on pause — you could be missing a huge opportunity. Summer Recruitment = Less Noise, Better…
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