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CV Month - The dos and the don’ts
There is probably more advice online about writing a CV than there are pictures of cats…..ok maybe not quite, but there is a lot! But somehow we still find the same mistakes being made on many of the CV’s we receive; so being CV month here at Twist, we have put together a handy set of Dos and Don’ts for you to peruse as you perfect your CV.
From Temp to Perm – stepping off the roller coaster and onto the monorail
3 very important reasons why you shouldn't worry about the leap from temp to perm!
Why agencies should use recruiters
There is always a reason to do something in your life but if you have been wondering why agencies should use recruiters then here are some of the best...
Twist Leeds… The start of a new adventure
From London to Leeds... Taking a company and starting fresh isn't the easiest of challenges, find out what Kate thinks of the Leeds culture and how well she's settled in finding the best talent the North has to offer!
From one side of the world to the other: Being an Office Support recruiter!
Life in London is just as amazing as people make it out to be, but how good is it being a recruiter to the office support world? Find out below...
Why blogging is good for your business… And your soul
Blogging is an instrumental platform among social media, but what exact benefits should you expect? Read through some helpful tips that could change your perception of the blogging world!
Hong Kong? Singapore? Get the passports ready…
Ever just wandered about Hong Kong or Singapore? Think no more! We have the low down on the expectations you SHOULD be thinking about if South East Asia is on your mind...
How to Answer Tricky Questions in an Interview
We give you 5 tricky interview questions and our ideas on how to answer them.
How to Stay Creative
In this blog we aim to share the top principles and skills that will help to grow and sustain your creative career.
What Qualities to Look For in a New Team Member
When looking for a new team member to join your company, what qualities do you look for?
Setting Goals
We discuss the purpose of setting goals and how to reach them!
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation? Destination, Singapore?
What do you do in a saturated market where you are struggling to have your voice heard, get an interview, let alone get offered a job? Relocate?
Rejection and Persistence in the Agencies
As we all know the quest for obtaining a job in any industry is never what one might call easy....
Senior Level Industry Experience… Available NOW!
This may sound like you and if it is then don’t fret. It can become very disconcerting and to a degree rather worrying when after years of sustained and successful employment, usually within household industry names, you find yourself out of work.
Learn to Love your Job!
Feeling a little bit stressed? Not loving your job anymore? If you have answered ‘yes’ to both questions then it is time to make a change. Don’t panic, it doesn’t mean you have to find a new career or job, you may just need to take a few simple steps to lift you out of feeling like you are stuck in a rut.
The Do’s & Don’ts of Asking Questions During an Interview
What questions do you have prepared for your next interview? Preparation is key!
Is your social channel stopping you from being employed?
ve you ever thought about how you are perceived through your social media accounts to potential employees?
Sun, Sea and Spreadsheets
After months of rain, damp, and general misery in terms of the British weather, you’ve decided to escape to a sun soaked country far away from here. Well, that's what I did anyway! But what have you got waiting for you when you return?
Working with a recruiter, what to expect.
A few tips that will help you to keep control of your CV by James Backhurst, Consultant at Twist.
How to make the best out of your week
Well Monday is here again. The following are ideas that will help you have a happy, productive and meaningful week.
Get LinkedIn and get Discovered Organically
A few tips on how to improve your chances of getting discovered and being selected for the dream job on LinkedIn
How to ask for a payrise (and get one)
Paul Wood, Managing Director here at Twist writes about how to get a payrise.
Is the pen really mightier than the sword…?
Email or call? Is it really that hard to decide? Well actually yes...
New Year’s Resolution… Top of the list: Get a new job!
With 2014 on the horizon, New Year resolutions are really starting to play on people’s minds. Unsurprisingly one normally at the top of the list with most people is to find a new job!
Preparing yourself for an interview
Some helpful and simple steps on how to prepare for an interview, what to ask and how to convince the interviewer that you are right for the job!
A good CV or not a good CV. That is the question…
Our own Director Adam gives us some helpful tips on how to write a good CV and some tips on what not to do!
I want to be a recruiter
Adam Toctan, Director here at Twist Recruitment gives us some helpful career advice and tells us what it is that makes the recruitment industry so great.
I don’t want a new job
At Twist Recruitment we often speak to people who actually aren’t looking for a new job, they are often looking to stay but haven’t had or don’t want to have ‘that conversation’.
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