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How to Master the Art of Negotiation

Negotiating a job offer is an art that requires preparation, and strategic thinking. Many job seekers hesitate to engage in negotiations fearing it might jeopardise the offer. However, negotiation is not only common but expected in the professional world. This blog will provide you with an in-depth guide on how to successfully navigate the intricate

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How To Prepare For Your Job Interview: Your Ultimate Guide

Securing a job interview is a significant milestone in your career journey, but the real challenge lies in how you prepare for it. Being a well-prepared candidate not only exudes confidence but also increases your chances of landing the desired position. In this guide, we will walk you through a comprehensive approach to preparing for

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How To Plan Your Career: A Step-By-Step Guide

Navigating a successful career can be daunting. Whether you’re just starting or looking to make a change, having a clear plan in place can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll provide practical advice and strategies to help you effectively plan and manage your career. Creating a career plan is an essential step in

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Why You Shouldn’t ‘Ghost’ a Potential Employer/Recruiter 👻

👻 What does it mean to ‘ghost’ someone? Ghosting is the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone, by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. Usually associated with dating, ghosting also happens in the workplace and is becoming increasingly common among candidates. 76% of job seekers have ‘ghosted’ an employer/potential employer, even

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Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview…

The interview has gone well. You’ve taken the time to think of your answers and you’re excited about the opportunity. At the end of your interview, you are asked if you have any questions for the hiring manager. To have a chance of securing the job, always say yes. Asking questions shows the hiring manager

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How to get a Job in PR…

💭 What is PR? PR is short for Public Relations and refers to the strategic communication from an organisation to the public, to maintain, or cultivate public image. What does a PR professional do? There are two sides to PR: positive storytelling, and damage control. PR professionals create PR strategies to develop a positive reputation

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Why do Employers Offer a Sign on Bonus?

You may have seen in recent news that Amazon are offering new employees a sign on bonus of up to £3500. In an already stretched labour market, the race is on to secure top talent. This had us asking the question, why do employers offer a sign on bonus? In a nutshell, it is offered

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How has our Approach to Work Changed since the Pandemic?

Our approach to work has shifted since we were first asked by the Government to work from home. Working from home has had an impact on both employers and employees. It has altered how we feel, what we think, and what we want. From not only our work lives, but from life in general. Those

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Our Top Tips for your Video Interview

Due to the pandemic, many of our clients took to video interview in order to conduct their interviews. For most of us, this was a brand-new way of interviewing. We were using technology we weren’t familiar with, finding it difficult to communicate in the same way, and unsure of the correct ‘etiquette’ used during video

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GB Solutions 5 top tips for working from home

Many of us have been working from home for over a year now. As soon as Lockdown 1.0 was announced, businesses across the world sent their teams home to work. For some of us, we’d never worked from home before, so the idea of working from home was new. As businesses slowly reopen, many are

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How GB Solutions stand out…

Did you read our recent blog? If you did then you’ll know choosing the right recruitment agency is imperative to your job search. There are a lot of recruiters out there, so how do GB Solutions stand out? We’ve put together 6 reasons why we think we are the recruitment agency for you… Specialists Each

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