December 2019: Employment Prospects Look Up Every month we receive the latest figures on the employment market in the South and the UK, kindly provided by IHS Markit, KPMG & REC who gather the key statistics from recruitment consultancies in the area. Employment prospects did look up in December, with the new government bedding in
I caught some of BBC Breakfast news earlier this week with Max Whitlock, our very own Olympic gold gymnast who inspired me to share his philosophy he gave on the red sofa. Ah ha, I thought that’s a top tip for success. In case you don’t know who he is, and there can’t be many
Every month we gather the key stats about employment in Dorset, from the IHS Markit, KPMG & REC Job Market Report – the regular update from recruitment consultancies in the area. EMPLOYMENT IN DORSET: KEY FINDINGS Permanent placements and temp billings continue to fall Permanent vacancy growth stuck at decade-low Softer increases in starting pay
So, the Office party is in sight, you’ve got your outfit ready, worn in your shoes if they’re new, sorted out your transport to get home and you’ve packed a pair of flats :0) But have you thought about how to survive the day after the office party? Today is our day after the office
It’s that dreaded word employees fear, but most of us have to deal with it at some point in our careers, nearly half of us in fact (1). It’s a bit of a whirlwind, but we need to look at redundancy as an opportunity. Departments are downsized, merged, re-located, or even disbanded, and the impact
Updated Dec 5th 2019 The infamous Office Christmas party season is in full swing – here’s a quick reminder of etiquette and some inspired shopping ideas for that perfect Christmas party outfit! Have you even thought about what you’re wearing yet? If you’re anything like me then probably not, so we’ve found some inspiration for
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for! We’re delighted to bring you the Dovetail Advent Calendar to bring some festive sparkle into your December days! Laura kicks it off! Make sure you follow us on Linkedin for your daily Dovetail Advent update! Look out for tomorrow’s post from Amy!???????? If this role is of interest,
“The UK’s coffee consumption soared to 95 million cups a day in 2018, up from 70 million in 2008. That’s an increase of 25 million over the last 10 years.” Today is National Coffee Day! So I wanted to remind ourselves of the reasons coffee is just OH SO GOOD and the benefits of coffee
You might be just starting out in the workplace, perhaps you’ve graduated, or maybe you’re looking to switch into a ‘proper’ career after having tried a few roles that aren’t floating your boat. Perhaps you’re thinking about a career in Marketing. Marketing jobs are just one area we specialise in at Dovetail – we have
We were chatting in the office recently about key moments in our working lives and what we learnt from them. I thought it would be nice to share, so here’s the first one! Laura mentioned her uni days and the moment when she realised that that good ol’ chestnut and overstated cliche of ‘optimism and
As the recruitment market continues to be dominated by the shortage of skilled professional candidates, it’s really important not to lose your focus in your job search. As recruiters, it’s our job to help our candidates secure the right job and find their next career move. Hopefully their ideal job. So, it can be frustrating
Lessons in clichés It’s A-level results week and hopefully, you’ll be spinning around with delight as you get the results you’ve been waiting for. Over the last few years, the stats have only gone upwards, the BBC reported last year, that:‘A-level students have been awarded the highest proportion of As and A*s since 2012, amid
You’ve decided it’s time for a new job and it’s time to up your career a notch. Perhaps you’ve already been applying for jobs and you’re not getting too far, or maybe you’re just about to start looking.Either way, how do you make your job application stand out from all of the other candidates trying
We’ve pulled together some top tips on how to answer those difficult interview questions in the next instalment of our career tip videos. You’ve impressed with your CV and made it to the interview, now’s your chance to shine and make an impact. Make sure you’re prepared for those tricky questions that can crop up.
The Art of Negotiation – Is Boris right to play hardball, will it work? Last week, we saw Boris fulfil his childhood dream of becoming Prime Minister, take the reins from Theresa and step into what is one of the most important jobs in the country. I wonder how he felt on the morning he
