Blogs by tag - candidate · Brook Street

Admin roles – stepping stone or career?
about 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
Calm under pressure, unflappable when problems arise and trusted as a safe pair of hands − admins form the backbone of businesses and are heavily relied on to keep the cogs of the wheel turning. But despite the importance of their roles, these professionals can find themselves stuck in a rut, often struggling to have their contributions fairly valued.A common misconception i...
10 tips on how to succeed in your job search
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
Getting itchy feet at work? Looking for an opportunity to showcase your true skills? Returning to work or recently been made redundant?Whatever the reason, job hunting can be daunting, especially if your planned move means a change of sector, a step up, or maybe even your first ever role. With your career, as with every journey, the first step is to identify your ideal...
The Great Vacancy Mountain – How to Find a Mid/Senior Level Job
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
The current abundance of job vacancies does not mean it’s easy to get your dream job – especially for mid to senior level roles. In the last 40 years, the UK has seen a butter mountain, a cheese mountain, and even a beef mountain, as surplus food production met a shortage of buyers. But now, there’s a different kind of surplus – meet The Great Vacancy Mountain – as for the...
Keeping motivated during your job search
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
A job search can feel difficult under the best of circumstances and has the potential to seem even more isolating given that many organisations have moved to hybrid or even remote working after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three ways to stay positive and motivated while continuing your job search. Cultivate a support system When you’re expanding your network, think ...
How to look out for your mental health when working remotely
almost 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
The coronavirus pandemic prompted perhaps the largest ever experiment in remote working. Across all six continents, we saw a significant portion of businesses moving their operations online at speed, with many workers being instructed to switch their workstations from the usual confines of the office, to the comfort of their own homes. For many, it has been a transition t...
Planning for a job change – top tips
over 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
As the jobs market regains buoyancy, will this season bring a new role for you? Here are some strategies and skills to help you during a potential career transition, as well as maintaining motivation throughout your job search. Assess your goals View this as an opportunity to assess what you want out of work and your life, including perks like flexible scheduling or...
Top tips to enhance your Customer Service job search
over 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
Over the last 18 months the recruitment market has seen significant changes, impacted by historic events like Brexit, the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ongoing national skills shortage, whereby employers are struggling to find candidates with the right skills to meet their job requirements. In fact, the pandemic prompted the bigge...
Top tips to enhance your Customer Service job search
over 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
Over the last 18 months the recruitment market has seen significant changes, impacted by historic events like Brexit, the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ongoing national skills shortage, whereby employers are struggling to find candidates with the right skills to meet their job requirements.In fact, the pandemic prompted the biggest wor...
Getting the most out of your recruiter relationship
almost 3 years ago by Daniel Stack
Looking for a job can sometimes feel like a slow and lonely experience. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A recruiter will speed up your job hunt, make the process much more collaborative and greatly improve your chances of landing the perfect new role. Here’s why a successful job search strategy should include building relationships with recruiters. Unlocking ...