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Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the consensus was that gender discrimination and harassment would reduce due to mainstream remote work measures. But, was that true? Scattered headlines testify to the successes of women in leadership positions over the past year – which is great – although is this initial impression of reduced workplace gender discrimination simply one of optimism? What ...
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Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 by Bluestream Recruitment — No comments
Looking for work, what are the advantages of using recruitment agency? If you are looking for work, how can working with a recruitment agency help you with the next step in your career? Looking for career opportunities and applying can be a full-time job in itself. Recruitment agencies usually work with a large number of companies; therefore they should be able to find the right opportunity for ...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 by Belinda Elliott — No comments
At the start of 2021 we all hoped that we would see the end of COVID this year but as we enter 2022, COVID remains a threat. However, with a substantial proportion of the nation now vaccinated, we are in a far better position than we were a year ago. Is it now time to stop making excuses and make 2022 the year you move your career forward? COVID has made many of us review our lives and lifestyle, ...
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Posted on Friday, March 4, 2022 by David Savage — No comments
After a record 3% of Americans resigned in October of last year the expression “The Great Resignation” sparked huge debate. The pandemic has forced many people to stop and consider what they really want from their careers. The possibility to work remotely and new technology has meant that people are reconfiguring their careers to better suit their wellbeing overall. Employers are now acutely ...
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Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 by Belinda Elliott — No comments
The media are constantly telling us about the shortage of good candidates in the market, that the sooner you start looking the greater your chance of finding your next company fit, rather than just someone who will do for now. Companies are also telling us it is harder than ever to find good candidates, but what does a 'good' candidate look like to you? Do you need to be more open and flexible in ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 by Belinda Elliott — No comments
Firstly, let me say I do not believe there are any excuses for ghosting (the practice of suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication). Everyone has a mobile phone, and it only takes a moment to send an email or text. But thought I would share a conversation I had recently with a candidate who did ghost a prospective employer. A candidate told me he was offered and accepted ...
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Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 by Belinda Elliott — No comments
I have lost count of the number of times I have heard a client say that someone has just not turned up for interview or on their first day at work – thankfully not recommended by us!! Why, oh why would you not turn up to an interview or your first day without sending a simple email or text to let the person you are supposed to be meeting know you won't be coming? It only takes a moment and almost ...
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Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 by Belinda Elliott — No comments
If you are considering a new career opportunity in 2022, then why not get ahead of the competition? With talk of the “Great Resignation” about to step up a gear or two in January, employers are advising us that whilst good candidates are hard to find, they are being inundated with CV’s and applications from people hoping that they will overlook their lack of skills or experience in their need to ...
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Posted on Thursday, December 2, 2021 by Sarah Coombes — No comments
We are delighted to welcome Mike to Bluestream. He'll be looking after Technical vacancies. We sat down with Mike to find out brought him to a career in recruitment and what makes him tick. When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in recruitment? In my previous role as Team Manager I was responsible for recruiting and developing people, and truly loved doing so, so it felt like the right ...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Sarah Coombes — No comments
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration day of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). A gifted mathematician, Ada Lovelace is considered to have written instructions for the first computer program in the mid-1800s. Held on the second Tuesday of October each year, it aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and, in doing so, create new ...