Howardforster, Author at Howard James Recruitment

Good Friday… But the Phone Still Rings

Good Friday. Supposed to be a day off. offee in hand, feet up, telling myself I’ll properly switch off. Then the phone goes. A candidate I’ve been working with all week. “Just wanted to check in…” And that’s it. You’re back in. Not fully. Not sat at a desk. But mentally, you’re there. Because recruitment…

The Pre-Bank Holiday Push

Thursday before a bank holiday. You can feel it in the air. There’s a different kind of urgency today. Clients want updates before they log off for a long weekend. Candidates suddenly become very responsive… or completely disappear. Interviews need confirming. Offers need chasing. Decisions need making. And all of it feels like it has…

The Monday Morning Pipeline Reset

Monday morning. Fresh week, clean slate… in theory. You open your laptop with good intentions. New roles to win, candidates to speak to, pipeline to build. Then reality kicks in. A role you were close on has gone quiet. A candidate you lined up last week isn’t picking up. The “hot lead” from Friday suddenly…

The Sunday Switch-Off (That Never Quite Happens)

Sunday morning. Ready to Ride No calls. No KPIs. No inbox (in theory). But then… a quick glance at your phone. A candidate message comes through. “Hi, just been thinking about that role…” And just like that, your brain quietly switches back on. You tell yourself you’ll reply tomorrow. It can wait. It should wait.…

The Friday Offer That Finally Lands

Friday afternoon. The week has been… mixed. A candidate dropped out on Tuesday. A client delayed feedback on Wednesday. Yesterday’s counteroffer nearly derailed everything. And then, finally, the email lands. “Offer accepted.” It’s a small sentence, but it carries a lot. Calls made, CVs screened, interviews arranged, expectations managed… all leading to this moment. You…

The Counteroffer Curveball

Howard James Recruitment The Counteroffer Curveball Thursday afternoons often look calm from the outside. On paper, everything’s aligned. Offer accepted, start date agreed, references in progress. Then the phone rings. “Hi… I’ve had a chat with my current employer.” You already know what’s coming. The counteroffer. Suddenly, the role that ticked every box this morning…

Recruitment Agency for Hiring Top Talent in the UK

Struggling to find the right talent for your business? In today’s competitive market, attracting and securing high-quality candidates isn’t just about posting a job advert and hoping for the best. It takes expertise, network, and speed. At Howard James Recruitment, we connect businesses with proven professionals across a range of sectors, helping you hire smarter…