Office Life: Placing Faces from Sum Studios
Placing Faces’ home is at SUM Studios, in Sheffield. The building itself is a Grade II listed Victorian school. First named Gleadless Road School, then it became Anns Grove School in 1980. Overlooking the Heeley Millennium Park in the heart of Heeley, Sheffield, the school complex consisted of a nursery, infants and junior school, and […]
Our top 6 interview tips
Over the last couple of years, we have seen many industries change the way they’re working. The most obvious shift has been the remote/hybrid roles introduced across many sectors. So you’re writing an awesome CV ready to submit (or at least trying to! See if we can help HERE) But what about BEFORE you land […]
3 types of Recruitment: What is the difference between…
In the recruitment industry, there are 3 main types of recruitment: Contingency, Exclusive, and Retained. So what is the difference between them? As a candidate, you should be able to recognise which kind of recruiter has been in touch with you. As an employer, you should consider which type of recruitment suits your business needs […]
6 Reasons you should be offering Flexible Working
Flexible working has typically been an advantage enjoyed by freelancers, contractors, and other part-time workers. But as the traditional business environment evolves and the pandemic changed our normal way of working, flexible working is now much more common. This might be offering remote working or hybrid working (part-time office-based, part-time at home). Offering flexi hours/flexi-time […]
How will the rising cost of living affect my mortgage?
The rising cost of living in recent months means many of us will have seen huge increases in our monthly expenditure. In what has been dubbed the “cost of living crisis”, many households are now struggling to make ends meet. As inflation has hit us at 7% this year, but wages are stagnant. There have […]
The Mortgage Market: A Decade of Change
The mortgage market has evolved massively over the last 10 years so as to keep up with the demand of the housingmarket. Today, the number of companies you can choose to take your mortgage with is vast but typically falls into two categories: mortgage brokers and banks. According to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) figures, in […]
Explore the Most Haunted Places across the UK
With the spooky season in full swing, and Halloween this weekend, we’ve delved into some of the gruesome histories of the previous occupants at these haunted places. We’ve certainly spooked ourselves for the foreseeable future, and hope you enjoy the read too! Be sure to check out the links to some of the properties in […]
How the Property Market has Impacted Mortgage Recruitment
Here at Placing Faces, we’ve witnessed an increase in demand in the mortgage recruitment sector lately. From Mortgage Advisors, Brokers, and Underwriters to Bridging Specialists, everyone is in high demand. The huge surge in the Property Market is likely responsible for this increased demand. And what better way to explore this topic than with you […]
The Most Expensive Houses In The UK
The Most Expensive Houses in the UK As recruiters in the mortgage market, we have a natural interest in property so we decided to take a look at some of the most expensive houses in the UK. All in the name of … curiousness! Barrington Hall A personal favourite is the spacious 7-bedroom property, Barrington […]
How to Write a CV – properly!
As employers in the recruitment industry, we know how important it is to make a good first impression. You want your CV to grab the attention of prospective employers for the right reasons; here are some tips on how to write a CV well and make your job application stand out from the crowd! What […]