The task of trying to source new employment can be a really challenging time in a persons life. It can be a very daunting experience, from submitting your CV to phone interviews to face to face interviews and of course the dreaded rejection. Unless of course you are one of the lucky people that […]
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The Importance of Developing Transferable Skills
Some skills you may acquire throughout your professional career are tailored to specific roles or perhaps are specific to certain companies. While other skills developed can be implemented in every role and every organisation. Transferable skills are developed throughout your professional career. It’s important to note your transferable skills and how you can develop […]
How do Decide if a Job is a Good Fit
When you are on the lookout for a new job, it’s so important to consider more than just the job itself. Of course, the job is important, but it’s always a good idea to think about other elements rather than just the salary and the responsibilities of the position. The job itself isn’t going […]
#BackToWork
With the end of summer approaching, so does the September reality check, first it’s the congestion on the commute to work and then all of a sudden it’s the dark mornings and longer evenings! In saying that it’s not all doom and gloom, at Red Chair Recruitment we believe that you should look at […]
Counteroffers – Not Always What They Seem
Let’s set the scene – You have just gone and applied for a new job, you did a great interview and the employer’s impressed with you so they make you an exceptional offer and you are looking forward to beginning a new chapter in your career and learning from new experiences. You hand your […]
How to Survive the Summer Slump in Accountancy and Finance Hiring
During the summer months, it can be common that both hiring and job seeking hit a slump and begin to slow down, however this does not necessarily mean that candidates are not actively looking for jobs. Yes, annual leave and holidays during the summer can sometimes make it difficult to speed up the […]
6 Social Media Mistakes that Could Damage Your Career
As social media continues to grow and becomes more popular every day. Many people fail to understand that social media is more than just a place for entertainment and funny memes. If you are an employee, one of the things you should understand is that hiring managers and managers of organisations are frequently […]