It’s not what you say, but how you say it

by Mike | Career Advice, Recruitment Advice

“It’s not what you say, but how you say it.” It’s a phrase we hear time and time again. You could say it is over-familiar. You might call it a cliché. However, it’s well-used for one very, very good reason – it’s true. Imagine...

Keys to success in the first 100 days on a new job

by Mike | Career Advice

Regardless of your level of experience, starting a new job can be a pretty daunting experience. The first 100 days are crucial. How much you settle in and start to feel comfortable will depend a lot on the quality of the company’s onboarding process, but you – the new...

Why & How Best to Use a Recruiter

by Mike | Career Advice

Recruiters sometimes have an unfair reputation. What’s more, the fact is recruiters do get things done: they help companies fill vacancies, and they help candidates get jobs, so why is it best to use a recruiter – and how is it best to use a recruiter? Guidance and...

The importance of having a mentor AND being a mentor

by Mike | Career Advice, Social Issues

Starting a business can be an exhausting activity. Juggling all the different needs of the business with personal life can quickly become tiring in many ways. In such cases, a mentor can be a savior for self and business. Having a mentor is essentially like having a...

Are women in the workplace breaking through the glass ceiling?

by Mike | Career Advice, Recruitment Advice, Social Issues

The #MeToo hashtag went viral in October 2017, after actress Alyssa Milano encouraged Twitter and Instagram users to adopt it to show the world the scale of the problem with sexual harassment and assault. She could not have expected the reaction it received. On the...

Female empowerment is the star of the show

by Mike | Social Issues

It’s nothing new to see Hollywood ‘A’ listers making political statements. In fact, it’s become downright commonplace and widely talked about thanks to social media. However, as big, bold and brash political statements go, the recent Golden Globes ceremony was right...