Candidates are often disappointed by the service they receive from the executive search and recruitment industry. And when service doesn't meet expectations, the complaints begin.
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When I asked style and confidence coach Loulou Storey for her tips on how to create a great work wardrobe, where to shop, and how to put together a great look for an interview, she said to start with the clothes that you already own.
She's down-to-earth and practical. I like her type of advice.
“Start with your knicker drawer.”
“Get rid of three things a day.”
“Go shopping with a list.”
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The recruitment industry is saturated. And with the huge rise in competition has come the race to deliver candidates faster and cheaper.
Even firms specialising in quick-fire placements are under pressure to deliver shortlists faster to compete. It's hit the search firms too. But whilst competition is obviously healthy, it should never come at the expense of good recruitment.
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Not everyone can be a style icon. But how you dress for work does matter.
If you look good, you feel good – and they both have an impact on your success.
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You’ve probably heard of outplacement firms – they’re companies that help people to find a job after they’ve been made redundant. The service is paid for by the former employee and forms part of the redundancy package.
But did you know that you could pay for this service yourself – if you’re looking for a new role?
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Back at work and planning your next holiday?
There’s nothing like a break to remind you that you really are ready for a new challenge or a change of scenery.
Maybe it’s just a touch of the back-to-work blues?
But what if it’s something more serious?
Groundhog day?
Stuck in a rut?
What if you’ve lost your mojo?
Read MoreI've got 31 tips here to help you write or simply improve your CV.
I'm diving straight in as I've got lots to say about this subject.
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When it comes to negotiating a job offer and salary it’s easier and smoother if there’s someone handling it on your behalf. But that’s only going to happen if you’re working with a consultant. So if you're on your own this post is for you.
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Did you spot that article in the HBR – ‘Why You Should Have (at Least) Two Careers’?The author claimed to have four careers – a corporate strategist, US navy reserve officer, a record producer, and writer.
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