Today is a strange time, the job market is busy and salary increases over the last 2 years have been the highest for decades – the “war for talent” is very real including the tactic …
Where did the Inspector go?
A conversation with a candidate got me thinking about how much the Intermediary channel has changed over the last 3 decades that I have worked in recruitment. That individual had been an “Inspector with GA” …
Competency interviews; how to use the STAR technique.
How to use the STAR technique at your competency based interview!
Ever wondered how to approach this type of interview? You should have a plan in place on how you will answer. Many candidates …
Why it pays to have a fast(er) recruitment process!
Recruitment can be challenging for employers, with the search for top talent becoming increasingly competitive as good candidates are often in short supply.
One of the main factors when hiring for new talent is the …
CV content advice for Advisor Support candidates
JohnstonGreer is a specialist recruitment agency for the Financial Services and Pensions sectors. We have created a series of posts providing CV tips for those that work in specific roles in our industry, designed to …
Job rejection: Handle it and keep moving forward
Searching for a new job can be a difficult and time-consuming task and, in some cases, quite disheartening if you don’t hear back or have been unsuccessful on numerous occasions. It can be easy to …