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Over the 20 years I have worked in recruitment it has always surprised me how many professionals approach me for career advice directly after their annual appraisal. An appraisal should ideally be a positive experience for both employer and employee where objectives are reviewed and aspirations are discussed, however, it appears that on far too many occasions employers use a...

I joined Wade Macdonald a year ago to join the credit division and specialise purely in helping credit specialists find temporary work. Below I look at the reasons why businesses should consider hiring a credit controller to help out on projects or short term assignments. Credit control and credit management as a function has many benefits to a business from ensuring that yo...

For 14 years before moving into recruitment I worked as a Credit Controller. 5 years on, I look back on my former career with fond memories. Particularly as I now help Credit Controllers to further their careers and enhance their potential. Working in Credit Control made me goal driven, heightened my communication skills and negotiation ability, built my commercial acumen an...

As a Newly Qualified Accountant, you will be the hottest property on the recruitment market and as such when making this pivotal career move it is imperative to have a clear idea of the career route you want to take. Without this the danger is that as soon as you make it known you are looking, you will be inundated with offers, so without clarity you could end up pressured t...

Being diagnosed with kidney failure at the tender age of 17, my world collapsed. My dreams and aspirations of studying and practicing law seemed to have diminished behind what would be a life of treatment and drugs to keep me alive. As a relatively fit and energetic teen, I enjoyed running with my dogs and would wake up most mornings to go for a three-mile run before school ...

This year, IWD leads with the #balanceforbetter slogan. A slogan that relates not just to women but encourages gender-balance within economies, workplaces and business. For the celebration of women within our workplace, we have decided to focus on three of our successful colleagues, interviewing them on how they progressed to where they are now. Caterina Glenn is one of our ...

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-...