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​​When the calendar turns to January 1st, we begin imagining how the new year will unfold. Make this year the one you go beyond imagination and act now! Your career is already in your hands, and you have the power to shape it.In order to further your career this year, take a look at the following tips:​Set clear goals for yourselfYour number one priority must be defining you...

​Fact – 2023 will see the year of the rabbit. Fact - It’s a festival celebrated globally that follows the Chinese Lunar calendar by over 1.5 billion. But, for a long time I wasn’t one of them...​It's a holiday most people today have probably heard of and been exposed to in some way, but it's one that is deeply entrenched in lots of different stories and traditions passed dow...

​​For any company to succeed, its employees must contribute uninterruptedly to its ongoing success. You want your new talent to stay with you for the longest possible period and add value to your business when you invest in them. Despite that, high employee turnover rates have become a major concern for employers worldwide.Retaining employees is crucial for the success and h...

​After Christmas, it's easy to think that you have all the time in the world to get back on track, whether or not you smashed your targets last year. It is important to remember that January is a month you need to take advantage of! But why January is the best time for recruiting?​1. January is a month of new beginningsThe main reason the first quarter of the year is a busy ...

​​January is usually one of the best months to start your job search because many employers begin a new round of hiring in January to coincide with their business plans for the upcoming year. While more jobs are available than usual, the number of candidates for these jobs is also higher. So, how do you make sure you stand out from the crowd of other candidates?​Make use of ...

​​It may seem as though the next couple of weeks are not the best time to begin your job search, but as mentioned in previous articles, December is the ideal time to start that long and dreaded search for a new position. That being said, if you would rather wait till January, it’s not the end of the world. However, there are a few things you should cross off your list now.​P...

​​The recruitment and staffing industry is usually less busy during Christmas and New Years, but aside from re-evaluating your current work situation, recruiters should also consider this period as a golden opportunity to source top talent.This is one of the most important recruitment months of the year as most candidates are planning their future. What better gift can recru...

​​There is no better time of year to find a job than in December. However, job seekers, tend to take time off to enjoy the holidays. With so much going on at this time of year, it can be challenging to maintain you job search, but stopping the search can be a big mistake. Despite what you might think, hiring continues to take place during the holiday season. An employer hire...

​Despite the fact that we spend a significant amount of time at work, when it comes to making a decision about our future, most of us rely only on our expert intuition without any solid data to back our decision up.Consider it this way. When you meet a new person, how do you decide whether or not to invest into a relationship with them? Your natural tendency is to search for...

​​The latest workplace buzzword is quiet quitting. Even though it sounds like someone is resigning, it is actually a rebellion against the hustle culture of doing more than expected.As a result of Covid-19, many people have had to rethink their career choices, making them want to limit their workload and only do what is required of them, instead of going above and beyond. Qu...

​​In the current economic climate, the labour market is no longer stable. In the aftermath of COVID-19, unemployment rates have dropped and competition for top talent has increased.While job seekers may have more options than in the past two years, not all of them will be viable. Now it’s more important than ever for active and passive job seekers to showcase themselves in w...

Every time it comes to this time of the month I get quite excited. Not only are we so close to Christmas but it’s also Black History Month!This year more than ever, there has been an outpouring of many small and large black-owned businesses, which I for one did not know much about. I had the privilege of going to a few black-owned business expositions and seeing all the vari...

​​Getting to know people in your field, and in other fields, can lead to a new career opportunity or help you advance in your current career. Nowadays, networking can be conducted in person or using a variety of technologies including email, texting, social media, and other messaging tools.It is essential to network in order to increase your job prospects on at least two cou...

​​It takes time for an employee to burn out. Even the most passionate employee can become disengaged over time due to a series of triggers. Even though a little stress can be motivating, too much of it, combined with excessive work demands and personal life stressors, can result in burnout.Employers cannot always help curb employees' burnout, especially when the cause of bur...

​​Recruiting differs from job interview to job interview. However, people often encounter the same old and boring interview questions, such as “what are your biggest weaknesses?” and “where do you see yourself in five years?”. With today's technology and social media tools, recruiters are required to take a more creative approach to interviewing.Making questions more interes...

​Recruiters can make a huge difference when it comes to finding your new job. In addition to providing insight on your marketing materials, recruiters can provide coaching on what works and doesn't during interviews for a specific client - all things that can be extremely useful during a job search.In some cases, recruiters may contact you themselves if they feel you would b...

​​Your business's success depends on recruiting the right employees. Having the right people at the right time is crucial for any company, regardless of position level. Unfortunately, most employers find it challenging to find the right candidate.Many people, when faced with the huge recruitment landscape, confuse volume hiring with traditional recruitment. There is a signif...

​​The negotiation of a contract is the process of determining the terms of a written agreement. Normally, it's a conversation between two parties, during which you will discuss different aspects of the contract and eventually agree on its terms.The goal of negotiating for yourself after a job offer is to leverage your advantages. It’s obvious you want career fulfilment but i...

​Considering expanding your company but unsure whether to hire graduates or seek out more experienced candidates?Graduates can bring valuable qualities to a role regardless of whether you're a small start-up or a global corporation. While you may be apprehensive about hiring someone fresh out of university, it's important to keep in mind that all hires have a level of risk, ...

​A Manchester Pride Festival is organised each year to celebrate Pride in Manchester. August Bank Holiday celebrations this year meet a key charitable objective, celebrate LGBTQ+ life in Greater Manchester and campaign for broader equality for queer and non-binary individuals.As part of Manchester's Pride celebrations, we asked Justin Moore (Associate Director at Become) a f...