Why good interview feedback really matters Our team been working exclusively with a long-standing client to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. Ideally someone with bright enquiring mind, keen to learn with an accounting and finance degree. Some experience in a finance role would be ideal. After shortlisting down from 18 candidates to the best […]
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Is the job paying the most, the best one to go for? Why PPE is the true currency when looking for staff or a new job. The current job market is so different to any other situation. In the last economic crisis back […]
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A heartfelt message from one of our candidates during the lockdown! “Thanks Mary for your words of support and inspiration over the past two months whilst I have been searching for a new role. Our phone conversations and your posts on LinkedIn have helped me remain […]
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Your CV Profile – Increasingly for candidates, anything that can flag a CV to a potential employer is great. But what to include? What to specifically cite? How to keep things concise but genuinely show you have made a difference and why you stand out? Below is part of the profile for an […]
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As it was Valentines Day on 14th Feb, I thought I’d ask – Are You Married to your Career? Just like a relationship, do you find your job sapping all your energy? Is it all-consuming with you giving and giving with no gratitude in return? Do you feel that no-one is listening to you? […]
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“Life is a series of little successes. Make sure you celebrate yours”. A quote from the latest life coach/ business guru? Nope. My husband said this to my 10 year old son. We all have the power to inspire and encourage others in work, rest and play. Who are you going […]
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I met a great candidate the other day. I like to understand why people looking for work reach out to me specifically. So, I asked him. He said that when he was using me to hire an accountant last year, I was so passionate about one particular candidate and confident in that person’s ability that […]
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Here at Astute everyone is looking forward to our next exclusive business breakfast on Mental Resilience with John Dabrowski in 3 weeks time. There are only a few places left so watch John’s short video HERE describing the event! If you would like to come along – please contact mary.maguire@astuterecruitment.com for an exclusive invitation and […]
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Some really interesting statistics and analysis came to light following a survey concluded by CIMA at the end of January 2017. More than half (55%) of the qualified accountants who responded, cited flexibility and a greater work-life balance as their biggest motivations when looking for and considering a new job. This is a big increase from […]
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May 2017 is Mental Health Month. Everyone from Prince Harry to Brad Pitt have commented on this but so have a lot of ordinary people like you and I. For years, this whole topic has been a silent taboo. Hardly anyone has dared to raise this, let alone admit to suffering from mental exhaustion or […]
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