Recruitment trends we have seen in 2025 – London and Manchester

As 2025 comes to an end it is an opportunity to reflect on how the year has been and what has been happening across the recruitment market in London and Manchester. It has been a challenging year for many businesses and one that has shaped the way people hire and the way candidates are approaching […]
How could you benefit from Career Coaching?

Career Coaching Finding satisfaction in your career can be the cornerstone of a fulfilling life. It can change your life, and make you feel more productive, more appreciated and more satisfied. If you are trying to find a joyful, satisfying career in an unstable world and feel daunted by the process then career coaching might […]
Our top tips on writing the perfect cover letter

A cover letter is a fantastic way of demonstrating your suitability for a role but also offer an opportunity to show how you present yourself, how you communicate professionally and of course your written ability. A good cover letter may go unnoticed, but a bad one could cost you an interview. It is worth putting […]
How to deal with gaps in your CV

The last year has been extremely tough for many candidates with a high number of unexpected redundancies and a sharp fall in job vacancies. This means that many of us will end up with gaps in our CV. There are however ways of explaining these gaps in a positive way to potential employers. This blog […]
Is it time for a career change?

This past year has brought huge change for most people, and it has certainly impacted the job market. Despite the obvious challenges, change can also offer promise and opportunity. Perhaps you have been forced into a change by redundancy and economic climate, perhaps you are returning to work after a pause and the market isn’t […]
Ready for a social media spring clean?

This year it is estimated that there will be around 2.77 billion social media users around the globe- and we can guarantee that at least half of these users do not have a career savvy online profile. According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70 percent of employers use social networking sites to research candidates during […]
A 5min interview with Vicky, a top Private PA

This month we interviewed Vicky, a talented Private PA with an international background supporting high net worth individuals. All of her roles have been very intense assisting high profile clients in a variety of sectors managing international properties, renovations, organising impressive events, and much more! Working under pressure is second nature to her and she […]
How to increase your chances of securing your dream job!

You’ve spent hours working on your CV, days preparing for your interview(s), and for some frustrating reason you were unable to secure this role you so wanted. Throughout the years Susie and I have noticed how small changes can really make a huge impact on your job search and securing that dream role. Here are […]
Top work, career and wellbeing tips from our candidates!

We asked our candidates for some advice & tips on work life, wellbeing in the office and anything that may be useful at some point in your career! We hope you find these helpful 😊 Sabrina, Executive Assistant: On Friday afternoon send your boss a little report of the important meetings coming up and things […]
Upcoming TalentYard event- CV & Interview tips! Wednesday 11th April from 5pm