A competency based or behavioural interview is based on the premise that past behavior is the best predictor of future behaviour. If you’re unfamiliar with them they may strike you as unusual and even a little daunting, but research suggests that they can be one of the most reliable and accurate forms of assessment. Competency…
Hiring rates have remained strong throughout 2017, in spite of economic uncertainty whilst businesses attempt to work out the implications and protect against Brexit. The Deloitte CFO survey for Q3 2017 has shown optimism cautiously returning to pre-Brexit levels as anxieties over long-term impact have slowly begun to ease. Investors are keen to spend –…
Our consultants take pride in being experts in their sectors. Two of our finest, Alex Laurent and Jodie Codd have contributed towards a fascinating article from Nick Levine, published by accountingWEB, on the effect cloud accounting and new fintech is having on the skill sets of accountants. “Alex Laurent, a consultant at Talent Edge, a recruitment company which specialises…
With recent hacks and changes to regulations, cybersecurity is at the top of every agenda as the volume of cyber attacks doubled throughout the first half of 2017. The typical FTSE 100 firm loses on average £120m after a cybersecurity breach. The risks are even greater for startups & SMEs; 60% of smaller companies go…
Lately rumours have been circulating that Accenture Interactive is interested in acquiring WPP and Publicis. Putting aside the logistics of such a monumental deal, this leaves Accenture with an interesting problem and one that they faced last year after their acquisition of Karmarama – how can they meld the two distinct cultures of data-driven consultancy…
Let’s be honest, interviews are a nerve wracking experience. Even the most experienced interviewees can find them an unnerving prospect. Why? Well no matter how good your interview prep, one well worded question can throw you completely off your game, to the point where you feel about 10cm tall! So what can you do to…
On Saturday Simon, Robbie, Jonny, Stephen, Luke, John and Charlie woke up bright and early for their 50k rowing challenge. Having only trained four times on the river they were a little nervous about how the journey to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and back would go! After a quick safety briefing they were taken…
London is in the grip of a heatwave, with parts of the capital hitting 34 degrees – hotter than the Bahamas! So with the sun relentlessly beating down, what should you wear for a job interview? The obvious answer is that it depends entirely on where you’re interviewing. If you’re unsure, remember that it’s better…
We’ve discussed in the past what a Finance Recruiter will look for in your CV. In such a fiercely competitive market it’s paramount that your CV makes an impact that truly reflects your ability a potential employer may be sifting through hundred of CVS and you need to be sure that they dedicate time to…
Phone interviews have become a normal part of the job hunting process as more and more companies use it as a screening process before deciding to dedicate the time and resources to bringing you in for a meeting. They can be daunting, in essence becoming a shorter window in which you’re still expected to sell…