We’d like to to wish a warm welcome to Melanie Jones who is joining NC Associates as a Managing Consultant. Melanie will be operating out of Leeds covering all disciplines. Take a look at what Melanie said when she did our new starter quiz. Three words to describe yourself Positive, competitive and crazy (just a …
Interviews can be a daunting experience at the best of times, but if the interview is taking place over video, it can create a whole host of additional challenges. For job seekers, particularly in this socially-distanced environment we find ourselves in, it’s increasingly an expectation that interviews with recruiters and hiring managers are now conducted …
According to a report in the Guardian more than a third of a million people moved out of London in 2018. That’s 340,500 people choosing to leave London in the 12 months to June 2018 and the largest number since the Office for National Statistics began collecting data in 2012. Why people choose to leave London There …
If we had to list the questions we’re most frequently asked, then the best time of year for job hunting has to be in the top five. And as we approach Christmas and the festive period, it may be surprising that this is actually one of the better times for job hunting. In professional services …
In honour of Yorkshire Day this 1st August 2019, which was created to promote the historic English county of Yorkshire, we thought it’d be worth sharing some of the key Yorkshire lingo that you may need if you’re working in the county. With one of our recruitment hubs in Leeds, one of the major economic …
Carrying out an effective job search is an essential undertaking for finding a new role. There are various tactics that can be employed that will help you get the most out of your job search and we’re going to share the most effective ways we’ve found. Choosing the right job board(s) There’s an abundance of …
It’s strange that for one of the most prominent activities in adult life (work), so few people actively plan where they want their career to head. For anything else, whether it’s a party, a social event or a project at work – in most instances, we’d expect people to create a to-do list, an activity …
Most candidates will at some point during their working career face the prospect of receiving a counter offer. And knowing their worth and what to do with one can result in some uncertainty. So we’ve shared our simple guide about dealing with counter offers below. Handing in your notice So you’ve found a new job, …
We know that interviews can be pretty nerve-wracking even for the most well-prepared of candidates. Everyone can be forgiven for a few mistakes and showing that they’re really human, no matter how polished their performance is… but we’d caution against asking certain interview questions or avoiding these mistakes, that whilst not deal-breakers don’t necessarily reflect …
Typical commuting expectations When searching for a new job, what’s important to you? Salary? Company culture? Role responsibilities? Whether you’ve considered it yet or not, when weighing up job offers, the commute you could be undertaking on a daily basis is extremely important. A “bad” commute can have a negative impact on mental health, overall …
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