Career Development · Brook Street

Admin roles – stepping stone or career?
10 months 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
11 months 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
about 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...
How to leverage social media for job search success
over 1 year ago by Daniel Stack
LinkedIn may be the first social network most people think of when it comes to a job search. However, personal branding through social media can take place on any platform, from Instagram to Twitter, Facebook to TikTok. For job seekers, here are our top tips to maximise positive exposure through strategically using social media channels. Complete a social media a...
How to get noticed for a career promotion
almost 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
With Covid once again forcing many organisations to back-pedal on their return to the office, instead leaving many of us remote working, it can feel like more of a challenge to catch the attention of management, show your worth and gain a promotion. But it’s possible to put the spotlight on your achievements and potential for the next level, including highlighting accompli...
12 questions job candidates should ask recruiters
about 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
Recruiters and headhunters are often the ones who conduct the first round of interviews. This interview offers you an opportunity to learn about the company, and perhaps get hard-to-find information that will assist you in later rounds of interviews. Interviews with recruiters and headhunters also help you to decide if you are interested in working for the organisation, or...
Planning for a job change – top tips
about 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...
Making Kickstart a success: how to develop a successful programme
about 2 years ago by Daniel Stack
The Kickstart scheme is due to close this December and time is running out for employers to get involved. But many organisations still have questions on how they can make the scheme a success and how they can make the most of the programme within their workforce. To help answer these questions, ManpowerGroup hosted a webinar focused on how you can make Kickstart a success...
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...