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16/04/21

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…

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9/04/21

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 โ€“ there is…

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2/03/21

Career path guide: What is a Business Analyst?

Are you thinking of starting a career as a Business Analyst? Weโ€™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…

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17/02/21

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

With the creative industry and design being very competitive sectors, itโ€™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. Weโ€™ve compiled the key insights and tips following our โ€˜How to Land Your First Creative Jobโ€™ workshop with Goldsmiths University to help students and graduates with their job hunt.

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8/02/21

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.ย  At the southern tip of Africa lies the breathtaking coastal city, shadowed by the infamous Table Mountain. Commonly referred to as the โ€˜Mother Cityโ€™, Cape Town is fast becoming Africaโ€™s next…

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18/12/20

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

Youโ€™d be surprised at how much people judge someone based on their social media profile โ€“ 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…

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18/12/20

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 lifeโ€™s most stressful life events. Thereโ€™s definitely truth in the saying, โ€œFinding a new job…

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18/12/20

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…

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15/12/20

5 top tips to manage work stress over the holiday season

After a long year at work it can be hard to switch off! Try our top tips for the holiday season to help you relax, recover and recharge for the New Year. 5 tips to help you relax during the holiday period: Turn off your tech!Aim to have at least one tech-free day where you…

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10/11/20

CV and job searching tips from our webinar with Sistr

The current job market is currently saturated with job seekers looking for new opportunities and it can be hard to know what to include on your CV, what to say (and what not to say) in interviews and how to optimise your job search to see the greatest success. We’ve shared 5 CV and job…

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30/10/20

Is Austin a great place to live and work?

Austin is the state capital of Texas, one of the USAโ€™s sunniest cities, and home to Saltโ€™s newest office! Austin is often voted as one of the top places to visit in America, so we thought weโ€™d share just four reasons why we think Austin is a great place to live and work. Fast-growing technology…

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