Summer Holidays and the Working Parent Juggle As the summer holidays approach, many parents aren’t daydreaming about sun loungers or family picnics. They’re wondering how they’re going to keep working a full week while schools shut their doors for six long weeks. It’s a familiar feeling for many working parents. Whether you’re in the office,
Why Feedback Matters More Than Ever in 2025 – For Employers and Candidates Alike In 2025, the talent market is more saturated and sophisticated than ever. Yet one issue continues to divide employers and candidates: the deafening silence after job applications. Candidates are applying for roles in record numbers, and many are getting zero response.
Rethinking Productivity: Why Doing Less Might Make You Achieve More Published for World Productivity Day We’ve built an entire culture around doing more, faster. Apps track our focus, gurus preach hustle, and our to-do lists now need their own to-do lists. But as we mark World Productivity Day, it’s time to ask a deeper question:
For a long time, Father’s Day in the workplace was little more than a polite nod to tie racks and novelty mugs. But today, the conversation around the working dad is finally getting more serious and more meaningful. We’re seeing a shift. Not just in how we talk about work-life balance, but in how companies
Redundancy: A Fork in the Road Redundancy is rarely easy. Whether it’s expected or comes out of the blue, it creates disruption – financially, practically, and often emotionally. But while it’s understandably a difficult moment, it can also be a useful one: an opportunity to take stock, reassess priorities, and consider the next move carefully,
Interview Tips and Tricks Interviews can feel high-pressure, but with the right preparation and mindset, they’re also a valuable opportunity to show your strengths and determine whether the role is the right fit for you. As we work closely with candidates and hiring managers, we’ve seen first-hand which approaches work, and which ones fall flat.
A Fresh Start To Your Job Hunt As spring arrives and Easter reminds us of fresh starts, and new beginnings, now is the perfect time to reset and refocus your job search. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged by the current job market, you’re not alone. Many job seekers are facing challenges, but this
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
As society continues to discover and learn, there becomes an increasingly larger pool of information at our disposal. Individuals that seek to grow, are left to sift through all this information to figure out what is useful to them. Simply identifying relevant information is only the beginning. The next crucial step is determining which sources
At Dovetail Recruitment, we’re always seeking innovative ways to enhance the job search and hiring experience for our clients and candidates. Today, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Interview Mentor, a leader in interview coaching and candidate support. This collaboration is set to transform
The September Job Search: A 4-Step Guide to Finding a New Job As the summer begins to draw to a close, we approach the best time of year to start a new job. The summer can often be too hectic to even consider entertaining the application process. But, if you’ve been finding yourself restless in
University or Apprenticeship? Firstly, congratulations to everyone who received their A-Level results last week! We wish you the best of luck with your next chapter. As the next group of students begin their final year, future plans become the main topic of conversation. At this point, you are presented with several paths to choose from,
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
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
