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Job-hunting lessons from the Love Island villa

For the minority that don’t know, Love Island is one of the UK’s most talked-about and loved programmes gracing our televisions this season, with this year’s first episode raking in a record 3.3 million viewers. What most of us won’t contemplate when settling down on the sofa for the umpteenth…

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Three things to look for when hiring a VA for the first time

If you’re a business owner or manager who has come to the point where you need extra support, a virtual PA may be the ideal solution for you.  Even though it makes sense on paper, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic where the majority of office workers are working remotely, the prospect…

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So you can’t make the interview?

When it comes to arranging interviews, it is almost an unwritten rule that at least one candidate will cancel. This can be a cause of much frustration, as the time gone into organising both the candidate and client has now been wasted. This process begins when the consultants call you…

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How to stand out from the crowd as a graduate

When competing for your first graduate role, distinguishing yourself from your peers can be harder than first thought. If you are sitting at similar life stages to everyone else, how do you convince a potential employer that you’re the right person for the role? It all comes down to planning…

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Weird interview questions and how to tackle them

Interviews can be a daunting enough experience for anyone looking for a new role, even without prospective employers throwing oddball questions into the mix. Increasingly however, those looking to find a personal assistant are taking on this strategy as a means to catch interviewees off guard. But why? The theory…

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Five secrets to winning over your chosen candidate

Regardless of the market, finding the perfect candidate for the role can be tough. To ensure you win the affections of your chosen star, stick to these five rules: 1. Become an employer of choice Becoming an employer of choice is as much about branding as it is about simply…

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Five things your CV is missing

Writing a CV can be a stressful task. Essentially it is your way to sell yourself on paper, so you need to put yourself in the mind-set that you are writing copy for an advert and you need to sell that product! Of course you need to mention your past…

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Top six CV mistakes that could cost you the job

Grammar errors and poor spelling are the obvious mistakes made on a CV, but less noticeable blunders could also be costing you the next big step in your career. How do you find the right balance between keeping it concise and including extra detail that could impress and win you…

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How to improve your next interview in three easy steps

Interviews can be extremely daunting. You are expected to be nervous. However, there are simple steps you can use to make that next interview a breeze. Prepare There is no such thing as being over-prepared. As soon as you hear from your agency that you have an interview, this is…

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