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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The three pillars of recruitment: horses, unicorns & ice cream cones
If you’re looking to hire someone in the tech space, but don’t have deep pockets, you can still get it done with next-to-no hassle. The trick is working within realistic parameters. All recruitment processes revolve around 3 factors: money, skills, and location. Typically, only two of these three will be achievable. For example, if you […]
Pay now or pay later: The real cost of hiring below market rate
On paper, offering below-market salaries can seem like a smart way to reduce hiring costs. In reality, however, underpaying candidates often leads to higher expenses and greater challenges down the line. Recently, a client was searching for a Team Lead in Private Equity, a role that required both leadership experience and niche technical expertise. After […]
Why not getting the job you want can be the best result
In the tough world of job hunting, it’s only natural to feel down when you don’t land the job you were hoping for. But, sometimes not getting the job you want can be a blessing in disguise. It might save you from a role that sounded better on paper than in reality, cleverly positioned by […]
‘Team Degree’ or ‘Team Skills’ which side are you on?
Ten years ago, hiring tech talent without a degree seemed unthinkable. Today, it’s fast becoming the norm, which raises the question – are you keeping up? A Computer Science degree was once considered essential for a career in development, but companies are starting to shift focus towards skill-based hiring, prioritising hands-on experience over formal qualifications. […]