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Honest, practical thinking from the Dovetail team — hiring tips for employers, interview and career advice for candidates, and a regular read on the Dorset & Hampshire job market.

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Reflecting on 6 years

Laura: I’m not entirely sure where the last six years have gone. I’ll still remember the day Liz phoned me up in the midst of the first lockdown and said, “Have you ever thought about owning…

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Why Can’t Your Wife Do It?

Such an inflammatory statement as it is, but the story behind it is far from simple. A phrase I knew was still, unfortunately, said, but never thought would…

Laura Miller
Employers

How do we do what we do?

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…

Employers

How to Hire Without a HR Team

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…

Employers

The Reality of Loneliness in Business

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,…

Laura’s Return to Work (Post Mat Leave)

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…

Candidates

How to Write a Good CV

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…