Ever found yourself wondering, how do recruiters actually recruit? What actually happens when you ask us to fill a role? You’re running a business, you’re in HR, or you’re a team leader, so by now, you likely have at least a vague idea of how recruitment works. Here’s myth we can bust for you straight
How to hire without HR Recruiting and hiring for the first time ever, or the first time in a while can be overwhelming when you don’t have HR to guide you. As a recruitment partner we are here to guide so we can talk you through each step when we work together. But if you’re
Loneliness in Business You’re an experienced business owner, or perhaps you’ve just moved into a new leadership role. You’re progressing in your career, you love what you do, but suddenly this new feeling sets in. You’re in the role and you feel isolated, and a bit lonely. Well you’re not alone. Forbes reports around 50%
Returning to work from mat leave, wow that came around quickly. It’s been almost four months now since I returned to work, and it’s been better than I imagined. I did absolutely LOVE maternity leave, but I was very ready to come back, and luckily I was able to control when that was, which definitely
The days of the CV are over! Right? Wrong! The vast majority of our clients are still CV driven. With the rise of AI, CVs are all starting to look the same, so people are arguing that they’re pointless. But this exact point is why it is SO important to make yours standout. A great
We’ve noticed a change recently, in the way people are communicating, a change for the worse dare I say. So many more people rely on emails, and even in recruitment things are turning to Whatsapp. It’s easy to slip into passive communication, forgetting to reply, or being too casual over messages. We’re huge advocates of
How to set up your new starters for success! New year, new me! I’ve heard that phrase far too many times over the year, but as the new year comes in, we’ve thought about other ‘new’ things that are happening right now. One such thing is your new recruits joining you! We’ve had a fair
If you’re a habitual multitasker, here are 10 tips to help you break the habit and stay focused on the task ahead. “We’re good at doing rapidly sequential tasks, rather than simultaneous ones” – according to the Psychologists (1) Top Tips to Stay Focused 1. Check up on yourself Distractions can be internal as well as
Welcome back to this month’s instalment of Music for Motivation and Mind. Laura here bringing you another two favourites, this time by Russian Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (b.1873 – 1943). If you’re looking for a beautiful Romantic Piano Concerto or two to listen to, then look no further. Rachmaninoff was one of the last representatives of
This is a concept we’ve come across recently and like most of the best ideas it’s a simple one, and you’ll probably think, why haven’t we done that before? Companies are beginning to take a more proactive approach with their internal HR practices, by building a ‘STAY’ interview into their processes rather than waiting for
Improve your Career Skills: Commercial Awareness. Have they got commercial experience? This is a question we are often asked by our clients. So, what is it to ‘be commercial’ and why is it so important? We thought we’d try to demonstrate what it is and give some pointers on how to improve your ‘commercial acumen’.
How to be successful in job interviews Regardless of the company or role the interview is for, the majority of us get nervous, but the more preparation you do for your interview, the easier you’ll be able to show the interviewer why you are the right person for the job. So, we thought we’d give
Snarky Puppy Welcome back to Music for Motivation and Mind! Laura here bringing you something slightly different to last time. Let me introduce you to one of my favourite groups – Snarky Puppy. If you’re here for something new, or something funky, keep reading. I first heard Snarky Puppy when I was in University and
We at Dovetail Recruitment are looking for talented candidates through Dovetail’s ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’ Do you have that talent in your network of friends, family or colleagues? If you know someone who is currently looking for a new job and they would be interested in finding out about new opportunities available, you could earn
Recruitment is a two-way thing and in today’s climate, where solid, skilled candidates are scarce we sometimes need to remind our clients that they too need to sell themselves to their prospective employees. Especially in this ever-changing and competitive market. Once we get you the best candidates – we don’t want you to lose them
Across 3. He has a bright red nose 4. A white berry found in bunches on trees 6. The company that first dressed Father Christmas in red 7. The shape you make in the snow when you lay in the snow Down 1. What Father Christmas drives to deliver presents 2. Where Father Christmas lives
