Questions to ASK and AVOID in a Job Interview
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“So, do you have any questions for me?” Ever reached this point in an interview? Then you’ll not want to be caught off guard. The best type of interview is a conversation. However, some candidates will internally panic at the prospect of leading the rest of the conversation; this blog intends to dispel those fears […]
Jobs in Mortgages: What will my salary look like?
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Over the last couple of years, coinciding with Covid, people have been re-evaluating what is important to them in their working lives. For many, their earnings are not their main focus anymore. People value flexibility much more, with more hybrid and remote roles being searched for. The quest for a good work/life balance. People have […]
The top job boards: a recruiters’ opinion
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Obviously being a recruitment agency, we do take an interest in how the job boards perform. We did a little of our own research and asked clients, candidates and our social media followers where they would typically go to look for new jobs and opportunities. This is what we found: CV Library: 4% Reed: 10% […]
Global Recruiter Awards 2022, “Best Brand” Finalists!
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We are “reyt” excited to have been selected as a finalist in the Global Recruiter Awards this year! We still can’t quite believe it! And what better category than for “Best Employer Brand”, because we think we’ve built a pretty decent brand! Our vision for our business is becoming reality! From the beginning When we […]
Office Life: Placing Faces from Sum Studios
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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
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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 […]
6 Reasons you should be offering Flexible Working
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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 […]
Mortgage Industry Jobs: How do I get one?
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The most common question we are asked is: ‘How do I get a job in the mortgage industry?’ If I was to summarise it in one word, I would describe it as competitive. You need to think of ways to stand out from other candidates – it is great that you want a career in […]