Beyond Payday: Employee Perks To Negotiate

By Fiona Frudd 07.06.20

Whichever path you find yourself on, the career decisions you make will always be influenced in one way or another by money. How valuable is that promotion? Is the improved salary worth the added stress and responsibility?

Future Trends – What Will Businesses Look Like In 20 Years

By Fiona Frudd 19.05.20

What will our working lives look like in 20 years? Will robots have replaced all humans in offices? Will our daily commutes take place in flying cars? Right now that sounds unlikely. However, the new ability to work from anywhere and still be constantly connected is always developing.

Seeking Talented Graduates...

By Fiona Frudd 01.05.20

We are part of the Hamilton Bradshaw Group, owned and managed by former Dragon’s Den Star James Caan.

Five Steps To Writing A First Class Cover Letter

By Fiona Frudd 14.04.20

The cover letter is one of the most important parts of applying to a <a href="/jobs/">job,</a> not only is this an advertisement of your professional self but it’s a statement of intent to a prospective employer who could change your life.

How to write a cover letter

By Fiona Frudd 07.04.20

A cover letter is an essential part of the <a href="/candidates/">process</a> when applying for a job, as this is one of the first parts of an application that an employer will read.

How To Tailor Your CV For Specific Roles

By Fiona Frudd 06.04.20

CVs are like opinions; everyone’s got one, but some aren’t worth shouting about from the rooftops. Too many people fall into the trap of assuming their CV can be a one-size-fits- all and apply to a variety of jobs without changing any details on their CV.

Personal Statement Do’s & Don’t’s

By Fiona Frudd 31.03.20

Writing your personal statement can be a tough task, especially the first time writing one. A personal statement is the first thing an employer will see on your CV, so this will be the moment whether they decide to carry on reading your CV or rejecting it. Here at SF we see hundreds of CV’s a day, which is why we understand the importance of a personal statement, and have come up with a list of do’s and don’t’s when it comes to it:

Should Staff Be Forced To Use Their Full Annual Holiday Entitlement Without Carrying Any Over?

By Fiona Frudd 22.03.20

A generous holiday allowance is a benefit that most employees prize highly; research suggests that the current generation of workers values their time off far more than ever and that’s why flexible working has become such an attractive option. Yet despite this, it can be difficult for staff to take all of their annual holiday entitlement.

How To Work From Home And Stay Productive

By Fiona Frudd 18.03.20

The thought of avoiding morning traffic and getting through the ‘to do’ list in absolute peace makes you wonder why more people don’t work from home as it’s a pretty appealing notion. With so much technology at hand, it’s now possible for employees in all kinds of industries to work from home.

Boom In Technology Sector Creates Growth For SF Recruitment

By Fiona Frudd 12.03.20

The Midlands’ leading specialist recruiter has announced plans for a major expansion of its technology department.

5 Reasons Why Companies Should Outsource Their Recruitment

By Fiona Frudd 10.03.20

With so many people either actively seeking a new job or open to the idea of a new role, it’s surprising to discover that it’s actually becoming harder and harder for companies to find the right person to fill their job vacancies.

How To Reignite Your Job Search

By Fiona Frudd 09.03.20

Finding a new job can be draining, you start with all the vigour in the world, determined to impress everyone out there, before slowly shrinking back into everyday jadedness simply because of a few ignored applications. This shouldn’t – and needn’t – be the way. If you’re going to secure the role of your dreams, you must keep the fire going. We want you to find new hope by reigniting your somewhat stale search, and we think the following tips will help.

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