• How admitting your worst work mistakes can bring interview success!

    True story.  How admitting your worst work error can lead to interview success! When asked on first interview, my candidate shared their worst work mistake. They have a second interview! Why? Their work mistake? It was a biggie, but my candidate was authentic.  They clearly and honestly told a brief story about their error. They described […]

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    Why AI will never replace people in recruitment!

    “That’s it, I’ve had enough, I need a new job!” Picture the scene….. Awful work experiences through the pandemic.  More work, less pay, less interaction with management. Less collaboration more isolation. No job satisfaction anymore. Uncertainty or broken promises on hybrid working/ WFH. “That’s it, I’ve had enough, I need a new job!” So you […]

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    How great things can happen when business people get together

    How great things can happen when business people get together – a growth mindset really matters for business owners and hiring managers

    Following the end of the last Peer Networks business growth hub this year, our MD Mary Maguire wanted to say a huge thank you. Thank you to the partnership and collaboration of the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and D2N2. Thanks to Neale Lewis for leading the […]

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    How to manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant Our 'astute' tips!

    How to manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant? Our ‘astute’ tips!

    Even though the jobs market is at it’s busiest for years, and job boards abound with opportunities, it can be hard to actually speak to a recruitment consultant. Recruiters are busy people at the moment! So we thought we would explore this and ask, “How can you manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant?” […]

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    How to manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant Our 'astute' tips!

    How can you manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant? Our ‘astute’ tips!

    How can you manage a successful relationship with your recruitment consultant? Our ‘astute’ tips!   Even though the jobs market is at it’s busiest for years, and job boards abound with opportunities, it can be hard to actually speak to a recruitment consultant. Recruiters are busy people at the moment! So we thought we would […]

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    Why good recruiters are like swans

    Why good recruiters are like ‘SWANS’ – How to hire the right candidate for your business!

    Good Recruiters are like swans. Clients and candidates should experience a smooth, calm recruitment process, and not see the way our legs are kicking madly under the water! Clients do need to realise that there is a lot of work that proper professional recruiters do behind the scenes though!   Take client 1.  Long-standing, and […]

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    Abacus to AI - the history of accountancy and why it's such a great career choice according to Astute Recruitment Ltd!

    From Abacus to AI – The history of ‘Accountancy’ and why its a great career choice!

      As a leading provider of accountancy staff, we look at what does accountancy mean, it’s history and importance to businesses today. Plus we explore the huge variety of careers available in the accountancy profession, and why accountancy really is a great career choice! We’ve included some great, useful links at the end too!   […]

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    A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, nor a skilled accountant

    A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, nor a skilled accountant!

    “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” A great quote by FD Roosevelt. We feel that the same applies to accountants. It’s through the turbulent times though that we learn, in life and at work. When things don’t go quite as planned, we have an opportunity to learn, to become a better sailor – […]

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    Do you know the time on your career clock? Astute Recruitment Ltd's latest thought provoking career article

    Do you know what time it is on your career clock?

    57,600. A special number. Why? Not my salary 🤣 Not how many fans will be at the next game at Wembley ⚽🤞 Nope. Give or take, 57,600 is the number of hours I’ve spent at work in my career spanning 30 years. That’s more than I’ve roughly spent with my family, friends and partners in […]

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    Do you have FORTO fear of returning to the office

    Do you have ‘FORTO’ – fear of returning to the office?

      Do you have ‘FORTO’ – fear of returning to the office?   Apparently, many of us do.   A survey of 2000 UK office workers commissioned by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) in March this year revealed 31% felt their employer was pressuring them to return leading to feelings of anxiety […]

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