Five Onboarding Tips You Definitely Can’t Skip

By Fiona Frudd 13.07.20

The idea of employing someone might seem simple, but the pressure to get it right is immense. A bad hire can not only waste your time and theirs, it’ll impact finances too; the employee will likely end up leaving after you’ve invested in their development, and you’ll be required to replace them immediately after. Nobody wins.

How To Be More Productive At Work

By Fiona Frudd 09.07.20

Why Employee Recognition Is Important

By Fiona Frudd 06.07.20

So many <a href="/clients/">companies</a> fail to realise the importance of workforce engagement, and of rewarding hardworking staff for a job well done. Contrary to many Managing Directors’ beliefs, a basic salary isn’t always enough. We’ve all been there when you’ve worked so hard to meet a deadline, giving blood, sweat and tears to your job and at the end of it all you earns is your own feeling of relief. There was no recognition from the managers and executives above, not even a thank you. Unfortunately, this will be a familiar situation for too many people.

SF’s Top 5 Tips To Secure Your Dream Job

By Fiona Frudd 03.07.20

There can be a lot to remember when applying for jobs, as if the process isn’t stressful enough already! Thankfully, the Internet is awash with do’s and don’ts when it comes to writing the best CV, conducting the best interview and everything else in between.

How To Make A Great Impression On Your First Day

By Fiona Frudd 26.06.20

You’ve got yourself a great new job and can’t wait to get started, but the week before you start, those niggling worries start to kick in. It’s perfectly normal to be nervous about starting somewhere new – you probably don’t know anyone and therefore want to ensure you create a good first impression. As ‘the new person’, you’ll be judged in a way your coworkers aren’t, but this can be a positive thing.

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:

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