So, you have decided you are ready for a new job. You’re not alone, a study revealed that 60% of workers have quit or are considering quitting their jobs right now… So how do you make a smooth transition from your current job into your next? Read on to learn more about ‘resignation best practice’… Read more »
While it was once considered a risk to take a career break, around 31.7 per cent of UK professionals have successfully taken time out during their careers. People may choose to take a career break to concentrate on family commitments, volunteering, travelling or studying, before returning to their job. But while as an employee, you… Read more »
When it comes to conducting job interviews, there are a handful of questions you simply shouldn’t ask the candidates in front of you. Whether it’s because your words could be misconstrued or cause offence, sometimes you need to look for a way around a certain question if you want to get to know your candidate… Read more »
“So, how’s your job search being going so far?”…Not an unlikely question to hear when initially speaking to a recruiter and yet for some it brings such anguish and frustration, particularly for those who feel they have all the right experience yet aren’t reaping the benefits of being in a candidate driven market. Whilst having only… Read more »
At some point in our working lives, most of us will question whether we’re in the right job or even on the right career path altogether. It’s usually accompanied by a horrible sinking feeling as we see a bleak and long road to retirement, start to regret past choices and begin to doubt we’re young… Read more »
So it’s that time of year again, bonuses are due to be paid and in the reward world the ‘other side’ is in reach as year end activities start to wind down, and as such many reward professionals are now toying with the idea of speaking to a recruiter and weighing up the opportunities available…. Read more »
Performance appraisals themselves are under increasing scrutiny and seen by more and more Organisations to be performing below track. Some leading businesses are scrapping them altogether, or refocusing them on future potential, while others are expanding them to cover not just what people have achieved, but also how they have done it. In many cases this… Read more »
So the day has arrived. You’ve made it through the application process and landed yourself that dream interview, done all your research and thought about all the questions you could be asked and the responses you’d give. The one thing that is still hanging over you is the last 10 minutes of your interview and… Read more »
On average 427,000 CVs are posted on Monster.com each week, to put that into context that would be approximately the entire population of Bermuda uploading their CV every single day. With this staggering number of CVs in circulation it is by no means a surprise that recruiters must use their time efficiently to review and… Read more »
When I was asked recently what I wanted to write about for my next blog at Oasis HR the idea of exploring how people can make the move from the public sector to the private sector instantly came to mind. This is a subject that really resonates with me as I think that a lot… Read more »
Gone are the days when business executives debate whether social media is the flavor of the month at the buzzword ice cream shop. Social media has become one of the most invaluable resources for staffing and recruiting companies. And, its popularity continues to gain momentum. Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are… Read more »
After more than 10 years recruiting across the HR market, we’ve worked very closely with organisations undergoing transformational change. It’s clear that over the past two decades, the discipline of change management has been molded and evolved to align with now commercially driven HR functions. In order to see just quite how things have progressed… Read more »
There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that having an active social media presence will actually aid your transition from one job to the next. Ensuring your experience and skills are well documented and searchable undoubtedly helps you to stand out from competitors and of course be discovered for relevant opportunities. However, social media is a… Read more »
“Why don’t you all fade away And not try to dig what we all say I don’t want to cause a big sensation Just talking ’bout my generation” My Generation, The Who “God Save The Queen A fascist regime They made you a moron A potential H-bomb” God Save The Queen, Sex Pistols These are… Read more »
I have a friend (well more than one actually, but lets not stray from the point early on). He’s very successful in his position as a CTO for a large corporate, gets paid a handsome sum for his efforts, manages a large team and has even won a national award for being super amazing. On… Read more »
Having worked in the Recruitment industry for seven years I’ve seen a huge amount of great work, both agency side and in-house. There is, however, something in particular that still happens frequently which I believe creates significant damage to an industry I feel extremely proud to be a part of. I’m talking about agencies and… Read more »
So you’ve found your dream job, submitted an application and now you’ve been progressed to the next stage (congrats!). However, there is just one big thing standing between you and your exciting next career step – the, often dreaded, interview! The thought of this turns many people into a bag of nerves, conjuring up images… Read more »
Before the ladies reading this begin to feel left out, do not fear, the ‘pour femme’ edition will be released in due course. My father will no doubt be delighted to hear that at least one thing he taught me as a child has stuck – ‘First impressions count’ was a big catch phrase of… Read more »
At last (!) you’ve found a job that sounds like a great fit, pulled together your CV, written an application form or met with a recruiter, perhaps done some psychometric testing and finally you get the note – “Congratulations, we’d like to bring you forward to interview”! The excitement sets in and we’d be lying… Read more »
The term ‘counter-offer’ is being used more and more frequently in today’s recruitment climate, but when feelings of flattery are set to one side, what’s the reality of actually accepting one? This summer, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation confirmed that the UK officially entered a candidate driven market; evidenced by a rise in empty roles… Read more »
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It’s no surprise that we’ve written a number of blogs about interviewing, giving snippets of advice and wisdom that we’ve accumulated over the years. We’ve seen or heard almost every story (the good, the bad and the ugly) over the last 10 years. I thought I would draw together previous blogs, and build out on… Read more »
You’ve done the hard part. You’ve been through how ever many interview stages, met with all sorts of members of the company and you’ve managed to impress them all and get the job. Congratulations! But before you accept the offer what should you consider? Confucius, who lived 500 years BC, is famously quoted for stating… Read more »
Let’s take a minute to discuss the value of authenticity and what it actually means to both the interviewer and the candidate. The Oxford Dictionary describes ‘authentic’ as something from an undisputed origin and not a copy, based on facts; accurate and reliable, thus genuine. You could have the perfect skill set and the ideal… Read more »
You’ve made the decision that you’re looking for a new opportunity. You’ve put time and effort into finding that perfect job and then the call comes; ‘We would like to bring you forward for interview’…so what are your next steps??? Here at Oasis HR, part of the service we pride ourselves on is giving our… Read more »
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