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When Leaders Fail - The Hidden Costs of Poor Management in Your Organisation

In the IT industry, few things are more important than the right leadership strategy. After all, leaders aren't just responsible for shaping the future of your organisation. They're the people who guide and motivate teams and keep companies on track towards their goals.
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What Will Actually Make Top IT Talent Stay Next Year

By 2026, IT leaders won’t just be asking how they can hire faster or find more talent; they’ll be paying more attention to keeping the people they already have.
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Preparing for the Remote Interview: Top Tips for Candidates

Navigating the IT job market has never been easy for candidates - but lately, job hunting is starting to feel like a major mental health challenge. That’s particularly true for professionals feeling the squeeze of the “white collar recession”. [...]
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Mind Over Market: Protecting Your Mental Health While Job Hunting

Navigating the IT job market has never been easy for candidates - but lately, job hunting is starting to feel like a major mental health challenge. That’s particularly true for professionals feeling the squeeze of the “white collar recession”. [...]
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From Boomers to Gen Z - How to Lead Your Multi-Generational Team

The IT workforce has never been more diverse. For the first time in history, teams are made up of five generations of professionals, spanning from the silent generation to Gen Z. That’s a good thing. More diversity means more creativity and perspectives. [...]
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Career Transitions in a Tight IT Market: Leveraging Your Transferable Skills

The IT job market today is complicated. The rise of artificial intelligence and automation might be leading to new opportunities in some sectors, but it’s also causing widespread job displacement, and initiating wide-scale layoffs and job freezes in others. In fact, some experts now believe we’re in the midst of a “white collar recession”, where countless previously crucial jobs are disappearing. [...]
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Beneath the Surface: How to Identify an IT Candidate's Untapped Potential

Hiring the right person in the IT sector has never been straightforward. You can run a solid process, see a CV that ticks every box, and still end up picking the wrong person. It is frustrating, and it is common. [...]
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Beat the Talent Shortage: The Power of Predicting Future Skills in the IT Sector

In a world that’s constantly changing, one of the biggest things that separates high-performing IT teams from their low-performing counterparts is predictability. The ability to anticipate and prepare for future needs and business priorities, is what ensures you can hire the right team members, fill emerging skill gaps, and maintain adaptability. [...]
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The Psychological Contract: Building Trust When 20% of Workers Are Planning to Quit

It’s not just finding the right IT candidates that’s a challenge for business leaders anymore. It’s keeping them. People are increasingly drifting away from the roles they used to love. [...]
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How to Investigate Company Culture Before You Apply: An IT Candidate's Complete Guide

It's surprising how often people leave an IT job citing "culture", and they're not talking about the absence of ping-pong tables or free lunch. They're talking about the relentless weight of dysfunction: meetings that meander without purpose, toxic whispers behind closed doors, and the soul-crushing silence when someone raises a legitimate concern. [...]
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How to Get the Best out of Your Recruiting Partner This Year

In the IT industry, recruiting the talent you want is becoming increasingly difficult. Ongoing skill shortages and high competition for professionals mean around according to data collected by the Manpower Group 78% of employers are now struggling to find and attract the right candidates, no matter where you are on the globe. [...]
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Digital Handshakes: Building Your Professional Network in the Virtual Age

Who you know has always been as important as what you know regarding IT career success. The relationships you build with the right people don't just increase your access to industry insights and knowledge. [...]
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6 Ways to Make Your IT Company Attractive to the Best Candidates

Competition for top talent in the IT space remains fierce. Over seventy percent of companies are still consistently facing problems filling "skill gaps" in their organisation. However, the issue isn't with a lack of "available talent" alone. [...]
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The Top Questions to Ask Candidates to Identify Their Fit and Motivation

Often, an IT candidate who looks fantastic on paper appears in your recruiting pool. They have all the credentials you’ve been looking for, maybe they have even done the job before, and their references check out. Everything seems to line up until they start. [...]
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The Economics of Retention - Calculating the True Cost of Employee Turnover

The cost of employee turnover is more than you might think. This guide breaks down the hidden financial impact of employee exits & shows how simple, steady retention strategies can help you save time, money & trust. [...]
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What to Do When You Don’t Get the IT Job: Five Strategies for Rebuilding After Rejection

Not getting the job hurts, especially when you thought it was the right fit. Learn five grounded, effective strategies to handle job rejection, protect your confidence, and move forward purposefully. [...]
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The Return-to-Office Dilemma: How to Evaluate Workplace Models in Your Job Search

A few years ago, remote work in the IT industry was an emergency plan. Then it became a preference. Now it’s a battleground. [...]
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Decoding IT Job Descriptions: What They're Asking For

Understanding the IT job market this year feels complex. People are fighting for roles against countless candidates and competing againstincreasingly sophisticated AI bots. [...]
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Competing for Specialised Talent: Recruitment Strategies for Niche Roles

In 2025, companies aren’t just looking to update their headcount with generic candidates. [...]
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Career Growth vs. Stability: Making Informed Decisions in Today's Market

One of the biggest questions keeping professionals up at night this year is: “Do I chase growth and new opportunities, or hold onto stability?” [...]
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Beyond the CV: Implementing Effective Skills-Based Hiring in Your Company

How much can you learn about someone from a CV? These documents might offer a brief insight into an IT candidate’s previous roles or credentials, but they don’t show you how competent a candidate will be [...]
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Addressing Employment Gaps: Strategies for Explaining Breaks in Your Career | Constant Recruitment

If you’re taking the next step in your career this year, and you’re already aware of a glaring gap in your employment history, don’t panic. [...]
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Upskilling on a Budget: Cost-Effective Ways to Develop In-Demand Professional Skills

It’s no secret that IT roles are changing. Thanks to artificial intelligence, about 92% of jobs will likely evolve drastically in the years ahead. [...]
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Managing the Great Mismatch: When IT Candidates Don't Have the Skills You Need

Recruitment in the IT sector right now is a challenge. CVs and applications might pour in for every job listing you post. But after two rounds of interviews, a few assessments, and more “we’ll get back to you” emails than you’d like to admit, you might realise something. [...]
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How To Move to a New Role Before The End of This Year

A common belief (or myth) is that at a certain point in the year, companies stop hiring. Sometimes they do, but in many cases, the opposite happens. Here is the truth. [...]
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Building Team Resilience: How to Create Stability When Economic Signals Are Mixed

If you've felt like the economic signals this year are sending mixed messages, you’re not alone. Global growth is forecast to slow to just 2.3% in 2025. [...]
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The Return-to-Office Dilemma: Balancing Company Needs and Talent Expectations

The workplace is still in flux. The initial scramble to implement remote work [...]
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You Belong Here! Getting Rid of Imposter Syndrome – Constant Recruitment

Do you feel like a fraud in your role? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is [...]
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Why Introverts Make Great IT Employees – Constant Recruitment

It’s easy to misjudge the benefits of introverts in the IT workplace. However, introverts aren’t what most people think. They’re not [...]
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The Wellbeing Edge: Attract Top Talent with a Focus on Mental Health

A few years ago, wellbeing initiatives – particularly those focused on mental health- were often seen as “nice-to-have” perks. Now, countless studies [...]
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The Cost of Talent - How to Compete on Pay and Benefits

The idea that you “get what you pay for” in today’s world might be cliché, but it’s still true particularly when it comes to [...]
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Calm in The Chaos - Handling Workplace Stress – Constant Recruitment

Calm in The Chaos - Handling Workplace Stress – Constant Recruitment

Despite countless companies investing more heavily in strategies to improve work/life balance and employee well-being [...]
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5 Strategic Ways To Stand Out As The Candidate Companies Want To Hire 

Demand for skilled professionals might be high, but competition is increasing too, particularly as employers expand [...]
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AI in Recruitment: Unlocking the Potential and Managing Risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting more-and-more, from how teams collaborate, communicate, and create to [...]
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The AI-Driven Job Hunt: Strategies to Land Your Dream Role

The rise of AI in the recruitment landscape can feel like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, artificial intelligence [...]
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The Art of Employee Recognition: Low-Cost Ways to Boost Morale

As a manager or business owner in the industry, regularly recognising and rewarding the efforts [...]
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Explaining CV Gaps: Turning Career Transitions into Opportunities

Imagine this: you discover an incredible career opportunity that aligns perfectly with your goals and [...]
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Why Stay Interviews Are Your New Best Friend

In a skills-short IT space, businesses can't just focus on attracting new talent to their organisations [...]
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Skills vs Attitude Vs Potential: The Great Hiring Debate in IT

Hiring the best IT talent isn't easy, particularly when skill shortages are increasing. The cost of making [...]
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Becoming Unshakeable: Building an IT Career That Thrives in Uncertain Times

The IT job market is currently experiencing transformation and turbulence [...]
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Are You Working For The Wrong IT Company?

The average person spends one-third of their waking life at work. It's little wonder that we all want to work for a company [...]
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How Agile IT Employees Will Support Your Success

The IT landscape is evolving at an incredible rate, driven by rapid digital transformation, new customer trends, and market [...]
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Easy Ways To Follow Up After Your IT Interview

Getting the ideal IT role often involves a lot of patience. You need to regularly check job listings, interact with [...]
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6 Ways To Improve Your Results at Work

No matter how skilled you are, how much you know about IT, or how productive you consider yourself to be, there's [...]
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The Easy Ways to Motivate Your IT Team

Motivation is the lifeblood of a successful IT team. Motivated employees are more productive, engaged, and [...]
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How To Make Your SME/SMB Attractive to Standout IT Candidates

In a skills-short IT landscape, attracting standout talent is challenging for every [...]
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Why We Recommend Adding Interests and Hobbies To Your IT CV

An effective IT CV is your first opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your employer [...]
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What To Expect and Ask At Your Final Stage IT Interview

Making it to a final stage IT interview is both exciting and daunting. If you’ve got this far, it means that your potential […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Video Interview This Year

Video interviews have become common in the current IT [...]
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The Best Recruitment Process For IT Companies This Year

Recruiting has always been a complex process, affected by changes in candidate [...]
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How to Market Yourself as The Ultimate IT Employee

Though skill shortages remain high in the IT landscape, the market for candidates is still [...]
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How to Enhance Your Hiring Process for an Excellent IT Candidate Experience

The hiring process has evolved in the competitive IT recruitment [...]
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What you need to know about managing poor performance in your team

Managing Poor Performance in Your Team

Managing poor performance in IT isn't simple, but countless business leaders must [...]
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How to become an IT Company People Want To Join

How to Become an IT Company People Want to Join

The hiring market in the IT industry has been candidate-driven for some time [...]
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The Top Skills IT Employers Want from Candidates in 2024

The Top Skills IT Employers Want from Candidates in 2024

Demand for skilled IT employees is increasing in 2024, and unemployment levels are [...]
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Mastering Your Workload as an IT Employee

Mastering Your Workload as an IT Employee

Throughout the IT sector, countless employees face expanding workloads and increasing [...]
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Older Blogs
Why developing your personal brand is a good idea this year

Why Developing Your Personal Brand is a Good Idea This Year Copy

In today's competitive IT job market, a strong personal brand is more valuable than you'd think. Employers searching for top […]
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Why developing your personal brand is a good idea this year

Why Developing Your Personal Brand is a Good Idea This Year

In today's competitive IT job market, a strong personal brand is more valuable than you'd think. Employers searching for top […]
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6 Things to Look for in the Ultimate IT Recruiter

6 Things to Look for in the Ultimate IT Recruiter

Whether you’re re-entering the workforce after a short break or ready to take the next step in your career path […]
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Elevating IT Employee experience: key goals for a productive 2024 workplace

Elevating IT Employee Experience: Key Goals for a Productive 2024 Workplace

In recent years, the workplace has changed on a comprehensive level. According to McKinsey’s study of over 1,000 individuals, today’s […]
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Creating Your IT Talent Plan for a standout year

Creating Your IT Talent Plan For a Standout Year

Your employees are your most valuable asset. They’re the key to growing your IT business and maintaining and improving profitability. […]
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How to handle, prepare and a nail a competency based interview

How to Handle, Prepare and Nail a Competency-Based Interview

How employers evaluate candidates and examine their proficiency for a role has changed significantly in recent years. Not only are […]
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6 ways to maintain motivation in your current IT Role

6 Ways to Maintain Motivation in Your Current IT Role

6 Ways to Maintain Motivation in Your Current IT Role Motivation is essential to career success. The more motivated you […]
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How to make IT Recruitment more diverse and inclusive

How to Make IT Recruitment More Diverse and Inclusive

How to Make IT Recruitment More Diverse and Inclusive The importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce has never been […]
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Cultural Fit: why it's important in your hiring strategy

Cultural Fit - Why it's Important in Your Hiring Strategy

While the abilities and qualifications of your candidates are essential, it's also crucial to ensure each team member "fits" perfectly […]
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What You Need to Know and Understand About Talent Pipelines This Year

What You Need to Know and Understand About Talent Pipelines This Year

Is it time to optimise your talent pipeline for 2024? Here's everything you need to know about building a superior talent pipeline
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Why your IT Job Descriptions are Letting You Down

Why Your IT Job Descriptions Are Letting You Down

Are you struggling to attract the right IT talent in 2024? The problem could be that your job descriptions aren't engaging, inclusive, or compelling enough for today's candidates.
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The Easy Way to plan your it career move

The (Easy) Way To Plan Your IT Career Move

Ready to take the next step towards success in your IT career? Plan for a great career move with this step-by-step guide.
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handling discrimination in the work place

Handling Discrimination in The IT Workplace

As IT talent shortages increase and employees demand more respectful, empathetic employers, you may assume discrimination in the workplace would […]
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6 Interview Mistakes You Might Be Making

IT interviews can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. If you’re applying for an amazing new job opportunity, the […]
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Time for a breakup? How to determine if you are still in love with your IT company

Find a job doing what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. It’s a common motivational […]
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5 Warning Signs your IT Talent is Thinking About Leaving

Finding the ideal talent for your IT team is the first stage of building a successful business. Once you’ve attracted […]
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Addressing Anxiety: Strategies for Managing Anxious IT Staff

Stress and anxiety in the IT workplace are more common than you might think.  Every workplace has challenges that can […]
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How to Prepare for an IT Performance Review

Performance reviews can be tricky for everyone involved. Just as you might be nervous about showcasing your achievements in an […]
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Help! I have an interview and I’m scared of “selling myself”

One of the myths in recruitment and interviews, that I come across time and time again is that you must […]
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How to prepare for your resignation meeting

Leaving a job can be an exciting and often daunting step in your IT career.  On average, most people will […]
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5 Steps for Negotiating a Pay Rise as an IT Employee

Knowing how to ask for a pay rise can be crucial for any IT employee.  After years spent proving your […]
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How to Use a Go-To-Market Strategy for IT Recruitment

In today’s candidate-driven IT job market, attracting and retaining the right talent is more challenging than ever. Candidates have more […]
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How to build an Agile and Adaptable IT Workforce

Adaptability and agility are crucial in the modern world of work. Here's how you can develop an agile and adaptable workforce.
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How Personal Appearance Influences Your IT Career

Your appearance could impact your IT career more than you think. Make sure you’re sending the right message with your appearance.
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Rise and Shine: Using Morning Routines for IT Career Success

An effective morning routine can be an excellent tool for a IT professional. Here’s how you can craft the perfect morning routine to boost your chances of success.
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Why IT Job Seekers Should Develop a Growth Mindset

When most IT candidates start looking for a new role, they focus on completing several important tasks, from refining their […]
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How to use Body Language to nail your IT interview

Sending the right message in an IT interview depends on more than just your words. How you present yourself, your […]
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How to power & Engage Neurodiverse IT Teams

Diversity has become a crucial component of a successful hiring strategy for IT companies. Not only does a diverse, equitable, […]
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Navigating IT Hiring with Expertise: The Case for Working with a Dedicated Recruiter

As talent shortages continue to plague the Tech landscape, it's easy to assume the best way of increasing your candidate […]
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5 Ways to Prevent Burnout in Your IT Team

Energise Your IT Team: Top 5 Approaches to Combat Burnout Burnout isn't just a buzzword in the Tech landscape; it's […]
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The Art of Self Promotion: How to Champion Yourself at Work and Get Noticed

Techniques to Excel and get Noticed in the Tech Workplace The Tech workplace can be a competitive environment. After all, […]
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IT Career Checklist: Evaluating Your Path in a Changing Landscape

Looking to navigate your career path with confidence and clarity? Let our career checklist be your guiding light. Assess your […]
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Reference Checks

A Guide for IT Employers and Job Seekers One of the most common ways an employer will assess a candidate’s […]
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Navigating menopause in the workplace

Strategies for Supporting Your Team The Tech landscape is evolving. Attracting, retaining, and empowering talented employees in today’s world requires […]
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5 Signs you're working in a toxic tech workplace

5 signs you're working in a toxic tech workplace

Employees thrive in healthy working environments. If a workplace is supportive, collaborative, and engaging, team members are more likely to […]
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Should you accept a Counter Job Offer?

Should you accept a counter job offer?

So you've gone through the job interview process and finally received a new job offer. But before you can even […]
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How to be a Phone Person

How to be a phone person

For some people, making a phone call is no big deal. They can pick up the receiver and chat away […]
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Telephone Interview Advice

Telephone Interview Advice

Telephone interviews are vital as one of the initial stages in the interview process. Since many recruiters conduct phone interviews […]
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Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace

Imposter syndrome is a term coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Dr. Clance and Dr. Imes. This refers to high-achieving […]
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How to find the ideal candidate for your MSP

How to find the ideal candidate for your MSP?

Recruiting for any business is a difficult task, especially when you’re an MSP in the IT industry. Amongst other things […]
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Constant Recruitment are impacting climate change

We are impacting climate change!

At Constant Recruitment we’re proud to say we are making a positive impact on climate change on a daily basis […]
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Top Tips for employers interviewing a technical candidate

Top Tips when interviewing a technical candidate.

It’s pretty safe to say that the IT industry is growing at a rapid pace. Therefore, getting the right technical […]
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How to attract & retain great IT Professionals

How to attract and retain great IT professionals?

Due to the rapid growth of the IT industry, it's clear that IT professionals of all kinds are in high […]
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Generation Z's are your new tech candidates

Generation Z's are your new tech candidates.

What are they looking for in an employer? In today’s society the shortage of technical abilities has increased the difficulty […]
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Will Hybrid Working affect the productivity of my team

Will working from home affect productivity?

The industrial revolution forced us out of our houses and to a place of work if nothing else but to […]
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So, you want a career in IT?

Where do I start?  How do I find the perfect role? IT is a fast moving Industry evolving at an […]
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Which Employee Rewards get people excited?

Some companies have even started using rewards as a recruitment tool but unless the programme is engaging, there is little […]
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Virtual Interview Advice

Virtual / Video interviews have been around for years but really became popular during the recent Covid 19 lockdown. In […]
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Writing a supporting statement

Is it worth it? And where do I start? Personally, if I receive an application with a supporting statement. I […]
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