Blog: Career advice

How to find (and land) a remote job

Working from home is ideal. You don’t have to contend with traffic which means you have more time and you usually get to work flexible hours. The best part is you can be employed by a company based anywhere in the world! What’s great is that more workplaces are giving employees the option to work from home. We’ve put together this guide on how to find a remote job.

Back to office anxiety? You’re not alone

If you are feeling uneasy or anxious about what the future holds, know that you are not alone. Not only have we had to navigate the unknown territories that come with a global pandemic but our lives have had to adapt and shift to a new way of working in a professional capacity. Over the…

Age discrimination in hiring hurts us all

Salt’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on the perception of age and years of experience. I felt compelled to share my thoughts on age with you after talking to many candidates at both ends of the spectrum who are being actively discriminated against. All the research tells us that diverse teams and organisations…

Introducing Jim Barry, Senior Consultant, Creative, London

My universe is…. Freelance Creative!  A little bit about me: I’ve worked in recruitment for 3 years now, primarily with creative agencies and brands in the sports and entertainment space. I cover roles across design, motion, copywriting and digital and I’m lucky enough to have a brilliant network of freelancers, from talented Juniors to established…

Top tips on how to kickstart your eCommerce career in 2021

What does the digital skills gap mean for young people?

Universities and schools were shut, there was nowhere to go, nothing to do. Companies were pausing hiring and those who were hiring were looking for people with years of experience to help them pull through the pandemic. Last year, as companies focused on survival and growth, two clear employment realities were hitting – there is…

Career path guide: What is a Business Analyst?

Are you thinking of starting a career as a Business Analyst? We’ve compiled all the information you need to know from what a business analyst does, education and skills needed, and possible career routes to progression. What does a business analyst do? A Business Analyst identifies problems and opportunities within a company and, either by…

Job searching tips to help you land your first Creative job or internship

With the creative industry and design being very competitive sectors, it’s important that when applying for jobs you make sure that you present yourself in a way that makes you stand out. Many graduates and students are now looking for their first creative job or an internship to help them at the start of their career. We’ve compiled the key insights and tips following our ‘How to Land Your First Creative Job’ workshop with Goldsmiths University to help students and graduates with their job hunt.

Infographic: 10 reasons why you should move to Cape Town

Are you a digital professional looking to relocate to advance your digital career? Here are 10 reasons why you should move to Cape Town.  At the southern tip of Africa lies the breathtaking coastal city, shadowed by the infamous Table Mountain. Commonly referred to as the ‘Mother City’, Cape Town is fast becoming Africa’s next…

Post, share, avoid: Things you should never do on social media

You’d be surprised at how much people judge someone based on their social media profile – potential employers or recruiters are no different. According to a survey by The Manifest, 90% of employers check social media to evaluate their candidates. Not only that, but 79% of hiring managers have rejected a candidate based on inappropriate…

Your ultimate job search checklist

Looking for a new job is easy right? Wrong. Job hunting and trying to prepare yourself for looking for work again can be overwhelming and it can induce a lot of stress. Research suggests that changing jobs is one of life’s most stressful life events. There’s definitely truth in the saying, “Finding a new job…

Brexit: Key information for EU and Non-EU nationals working in the UK

In light of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), the Brexit transition period will come to an end on the 31st December 2020. This means that there will be some significant changes to the UK’s immigration system which will take effect from 1 January 2021. We understand that this may be a particularly uncertain…