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Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014
by Richard Hayden
Jul 22, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).
Continue ReadingUK is the third most desirable job market worldwide, research finds
by Richard Hayden
Jul 17, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
The UK has the third most desirable job market worldwide, with one in 10 searches for UK jobs coming from international jobseekers, a report has found.
Continue ReadingFour in 10 finance professionals look to move 'within six months'
by Richard Hayden
Jul 10, 2014 / Candidates
More than four in 10 (43%) employees in the financial services sector are planning to find a new role within the next six months, according to research by financial recruiters Sellick Partnership.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Language Skills in Business
by Richard Hayden
Jul 03, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
Our Guest Blog this week is by Nicola Beedle who is an expert in International Business and is Managing Director of NB Translate - www.
Continue ReadingIs it important to work whilst studying?
by Richard Hayden
Jul 01, 2014 / Candidates
Who remembers that 2 weeks of work experience whilst at school?
Continue ReadingSMEs five times more likely to hire than large corporates
by Richard Hayden
May 19, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
Small employers are almost five times more likely to increase their workforce in the next quarter than large corporates, according to CIPD figures.
Continue ReadingVacancies are rising, but salaries are falling, research finds
by Richard Hayden
Apr 30, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.
Continue ReadingTo Interview or not to Interview?
by Richard Hayden
Apr 02, 2014 / Candidates, Employers, Recruitment
A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.
Continue ReadingPart-time jobs in high demand!
by Richard Hayden
Mar 17, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
Although a recent report on the UK labour market has shown the pool of candidates for employers to choose from is in decline, here at Key Appointments we are finding quite the opposite for part-time positions.
Continue ReadingBad grammar and a limp handshake: are these the signs you’ve picked the wrong applicant?
by Richard Hayden
Mar 03, 2014 / Candidates, Employers
What do recruiters really want?
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