We’ve all experienced it. You are in an interview for a role that really excites you, you’ve prepped in advance expecting to be asked intelligent questions and then you are asked a question that seems pointless or generic, perhaps borderline stupid. How do you respond?

Regardless of whether you are actively in the job market and looking for a new role, it’s likely you have some semblance of a CV ready to go should an opportunity arise. A major hurdle for many however is the thought of having to write a cover letter. Why does this one page of content, of which you are the subject matter expert, cause so much grief?

Maybe you have spotted an exciting career opportunity or perhaps your employer is offering you a new and challenging role – but there is one major catch, it is in another town or city. Should you relocate for a role?

Rejection is not easy and for job seekers it’s likely something that most have experienced at some stage in their career. The feeling of despair is often exacerbated if you felt that the opportunity was a perfect match for your skills and background and put a lot of time and effort into your application.

We all use them, those specific words or phases that have a meaning in a particular context but are often associated with impressing those around you. Even more so in recruitment where both the company recruiting, and the candidate are simultaneously attempting to strike a connection in a short period of time.

As a national recruitment consultancy with an international talent pool, Decipher Group has been utilising video technology for many years as a way of interacting with clients and candidates. Face-to-face interactions have many benefits but when recruiting for senior level roles or positions that are public facing or have a high degree of stakeholder interaction...

Quality of hire is often the number one measure of success when utilising the services of an executive search and recruitment consultancy. It is not simply about filling a position but rather finding talent that will bring the necessary skills and expertise required for the role while also adding value in terms of contributing to an organisation’s long-term success.

Regardless of your career goals or aspirations, it makes good sense to have a well-constructed CV on file, should an opportunity arise. At this stage in your career, you no doubt have a version of your CV currently available. So here are some tips and trends to consider when “refreshing” your resume.

Whether you are looking for a new role having left your previous one, looking to change roles, or perhaps you’ve been made redundant post-COVID, here are some real-world tips from executive recruiters, to help you stand out in the talent market and secure that next role.