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Molly is the fifth feature in our blog series 'fresh faces'. Our Marketing Executive Issi, sat down with Molly to ask her a few questions about her time with Wade Macdonald so far.. Why did you join? I knew beforehand that Wade Macdonald were a niche, smaller business that specialised in areas I was interested in (HR). Having grown up in the area, I knew my knowledge of the ...

A new career path Where to start It’s 2019…… A New Year usually starts with a list of things you want to achieve in the year, usually New Year’s resolutions. High on many people's lists along with no chocolate, reduced alcohol, a positive mental attitude and a new gym membership is often to get out there and find a new job! However, before you do anything, stop and ask yours...

With Christmas festivities well under way, December is often conceived as a quiet month for job hunting. The belief is that everyone is slowing down for the end of year break. However, this popular ideology can come as a benefit for those who make use of the ‘quiet period’. Some examples below demonstrate how you can take advantage of December. Time It’s common for employees...

The Interview Process The interview process is generally either instigated as a result of an employee moving on, an employee being internally promoted / transferred or the creation of a new role. Whichever is the case hiring a new recruit takes a lot of time, effort and coordination – compromising is not recommended! There is no right or wrong way to recruit – different orga...

Many organisations have adopted the assessment centre method as an additional hurdle to the normal interview process. Unfortunately, if you do not embrace the process there is no likelihood of you being hired! A typical assessment day may comprise of: - - An interview - A Group Activity that may include discussions, debates, role-plays and tasks. - An E-Tray exercise - an e-...

You’ve been invited to for a Skype interview So great news - you have been selected for interview but the client wants to do it over Skype. Better than a telephone interview but not as good as a face to face but the company recruiting makes the rules! It gives you the opportunity to show your personality and enables the interviewer to get to know you far better than they eve...

Great news – you been invited to attend a face to face interview. A great opportunity to sell yourself. Homework It is essential you do your homework, as is the case with every form of interview. You must know the company’s business and their key numbers plus any events you have found out about them through your research. It is also advisable to research the background of th...

Type of telephone interview There are two types of telephone interview – the scheduled and the unscheduled. The former is far easier to prepare for whilst the latter can prove to be far more problematic. Ensure you answer the phone (not a colleague or your two-year-old!) and that you also have a professional voicemail message. Depending on the circumstances - you need to be ...

Changes that have impacted contracting have been coming ‘thick and fast’ yet the desire for professionals to work on a self-employed basis carries on regardless Substantial changes to IR35, particularly in the Public Sector, increases on the taxing of dividends, the severe reduction in the claiming of expenses, Agency Worker Regulations and the imposition of RTI reporting an...

It could be argued that for every working individual, payday brings the feeling of joy, excitement and often relief. But who makes that money appear in your bank? Who calculates your overtime? Who makes sure you get the financial benefits you deserve for committing your time and attention to work? You guessed it… Payroll Professionals. As you may already know, this week (3rd...