I’ve been promoting practical organisation designs and realistic job previews, not to mention job descriptions, which do what they say on the tin for what seems like ever …

I’ve concluded that I want to do more of the things which I love, and for me, that includes working at the things I enjoy …

Sometime when I’m asked what makes a good written CV, I frequently respond that it’s all about self-interest.  And when I’m asked what’s the best time, my response is …

You’d think I’d be used to it after so many years, yet it still makes me flinch when I hear those three little words, “recruitment is broken” …

When did you last wonder how things could’ve been different?  And what did you do about it?  All too often we live with the feeling of being …

There are so many opportunities to change how we do something, although not all of them bring happiness or success …

I’ve concluded that I’m as addicted to Recruitment (and all things recruitment) as much as I’m addicted to all things food.  Yes, and I’m finally admitting …

Back in the early nineties John Gray wrote about psychological differences between men and women – remember the Mars and Venus analagy?  Although this stereotypical interpretation is …

It’s a question I’ve been asking on and off for more than 20 years.  My answers have varied …

I’ve been known by many different names over the years and most of them polite.  Come to think of it, they’ve all been polite …

Hands up, I am not very good at listening to myself and the advice I often give to others. I am a bit of a magnet for other people’s problems and challenges. It just happens that way …

Applying for jobs has never been a breeze, although some candidates find it so much easier than others to organise their thoughts, answer questions and stick with it.

Job adverts are the front door to your business and work opportunities. They’re often read by your customers …

How does this phrase make you feel? Throughout my career I’ve interviewed thousands of people and been interviewed – sometimes well and other times, I try to forget.

“Why don’t we simplify recruitment?” – it’s a loaded question and one I ask myself (as well as my clients) frequently. We dream of applications from amazing candidates …

Are we making interviews complicated? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for so many years, my head hurts!

A piece which compares recruitment with making marmalade – surely not? Well, today was marmalade making day and you know me, I don’t do one thing at a time …

“I didn’t get the job”, my heart sank and “I don’t know why” my heart sank even further. Momentarily I’m uncertain whether I’m more disappointed about the first or the second phrase …

I love a pause button (almost as much as a delete button). Today, I’m encouraging us all to spend time thinking about how we engage with our audiences. What will motivate them to engage in the conversation? And what’s the story we want to tell?

It’s time for the festive Masked Recruiter to get another airing. I didn’t expect that after all these years of writing about Candidate Experience, I’d still be hearing tales that would make my toes curl.