Job Title: Senior. Authority: Junior.
Occasionally a new vacancy hits the desk that looks like a dream job on paper. Big title. Big salary. Strategic responsibility. The sort of role where you’d expect to have a genuine seat at the table. And then we speak to the CEO… It usually takes about five minutes to realise that this isn’t a […]
When big company comfort starts holding you back
How working in a structured corporate environment can quietly shape and sometimes limit the way you grow as a developer. When I first joined a large enterprise, it felt like a dream. A stable job. A big brand name. Surrounded by smart people doing serious work.It felt like I’d made it. But a few years […]
Why Your Role Still Isn’t Filled
It’s been 6 months… countless agencies have tried (and failed) to find the right person. It feels like you’ve sat in on over a hundred interviews. You’ve extended 3 offers and they’ve all declined. What gives? Why does it feel impossible? The answer may be simpler than you think. The real problem might be your […]
Salary Ranges vs. Flexibility: What candidates and employers should know
The salary is one of the first things candidates look for in a job ad, but it’s also one of the trickiest parts of the hiring process. Should companies always include a salary range? And when they do, should candidates take that number as fixed or flexible? At Acuity Consultants, we almost always include salary […]
DO’s and DON’Ts of interview processes
As the adage goes, you only get one chance at a first impression. It takes as little as 7 seconds for someone to form a first impression. In that time, a candidate may already have decided whether they like your company or not. And yes, they only have 7 seconds to make their first impression […]
Flipping the script: Are you interviewing the employer too?
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking interviews are a one-way street, especially when you’re sitting across from a panel, bracing yourself for the firing line of questions they’re throwing out to see if you’re the right candidate. What many candidates don’t realize is that the interview is as much your chance to […]
Universities are policing yesterday’s skills, while employers are hiring for tomorrow’s
A university student told me recently they were dragged in front of a tribunal, accused of using ChatGPT to write an essay. Their defence was simple:“Yes, in part I did. But that required a high level of skill, knowing how to ask the right questions, designing the right prompts, understanding how to apply the answers […]
Cheque’s in the post… and signed terms are on their way
You’ve heard the phrase “cheque’s in the post and I’ll love you in the morning”? It’s a good old-fashioned sarcastic comment, mostly used in the UK. It basically means: chill out, payment’s coming and we’re all good. Well, I’m in recruitment so let’s replace cheque with signed terms. As a recruitment agency owner, I’m used […]
When should you actually consider a new job?
Here’s the truth: if you tell me you’re happy where you are, fulfilled in your role, and still learning every day, I won’t send your CV to a client. Why? Because you’re not going to move. And you shouldn’t. The only time a move makes sense is if it genuinely improves your professional life. Anything […]
Why your first impression of a software engineer is probably wrong
When most people think about job interviews, they imagine energy, charisma, and quick small talk that instantly builds rapport. But here’s the reality: most software engineers aren’t like that. They’re usually quiet, thoughtful, and happiest when solving problems in the background. This doesn’t make them less capable. In fact, it’s often the opposite. But it […]