Preparation is key when asking for a pay rise! Are you good at your job? Do you feel you’ve reached a stage where you should have been considered for a pay rise already? Many companies have a built-in schedule of performance reviews, a hierarchy of promotions and annual pay reviews. But if you’re not so […]
Three months is a long time… So, you’ve been offered a new job and they want you to start, well… yesterday, but your notice period is three months long!? Here’s how to negotiate a shorter notice period without irritating your current employer: Preparation is key Before even looking for a new job, make sure you […]
How do you keep a job search secret? We’re big believers in transparency, but when it comes to looking for a new job, sometimes it’s best to keep it on the down-low. Here are some tips for finding a new job without your boss finding out: Applying for jobs… Working with a recruiter can take some of the time constraints of […]
Just click that apply button… If you were looking for a sign to apply for a job you’ve been putting off because you don’t tick every box in the description… THIS IS IT! What have you got to lose? Job adverts = utopia The main purpose of a job advert is to attract potential candidates […]
‘Hey yo, found a new job through TikTok check’ Lockdown gave us a lot of things: excessive amounts of banana bread, DIY projects and for many of us, hours and hours spent scrolling through TikTok. I have my fingers crossed, hoping that despite his threat, President Trump isn’t going to ban TikTok in the US […]
Don’t forget the first months are crucial to you passing your probation period… Although you’ve been offered, accepted and started your new digital marketing job, you’re actually still on trial until you pass your probation. Almost all job offers have a probation period tied to the offer, which you must pass to continue on in that role. […]
Social media isn’t just for memes… We all use social media in one way or another, especially if you work in digital marketing. So why not use social media to boost your job search? Mini tips for job-seeking on social media: Use the same profile photo on all platforms so you’re easily recognisable Utilise bios […]
Find a new job, smarter… Whilst clockworkTalent work specifically in the digital marketing industry, these top 10 job seeking hacks will enhance a job search in any industry… Optimise your LinkedIn Profile Ascertain what’s next Consistent Personal Branding Beat The Bots Project Management Aim For Utopia Prep your Referees Do Your Research Practice & Prep […]
Going AWOL, or between you and me… That is, missing, disappeared, gone astray, done a bunk, not returning calls, emails or text or Just. Plain. Vanished. This is one of the worst situations for a recruiter. It doesn’t happen often but when a candidate goes AWOL it’s like a kick in the teeth. The reason […]
