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Five Minutes with Starcom Mediavest Group

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: We caught up with our client Richard Hocking, Head of Performance Marketing at SMG Performance. Prior to this, he spent three years at Carat working ... more details

LinkedIn - The Basics

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Sitting in his living room back in 2002, Reid Hoffman came up with the concept of Linkedin. A year later on May 5 2003, Linkedin went live with its f... more details

From market news to your next big gig, we get socially active. Where do we look first?

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Over recent years the way that we engage and communicate with our customers has changed. Barack Obama said that it’s best to speak with different gr... more details

How will the Olympics impact upon your business?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Last week we conducted a short survey of our clients asking how they thought that the Olympics this summer would impact upon their business. We were... more details

FA Cup Tickets for our Clients

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Thank you very much to all of our clients who took the time to fill in our survey on how the Olympics is likely to affect their business this summer.... more details

The Digital Market

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: As we rapidly approach the end of Q1 (I know, it has flown by, again!) I thought I would share some insight with you all from across the Digital mark... more details

The dangers for job seekers of applying direct to employers – a hidden minefield exposed

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The recruitment landscape has shifted enormously in the last three years with the advent of internal recruiters, and the evolution of social media ch... more details

What keeps you at your organisation?

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Aspire Global Network Survey - What keeps you at your organisation? At the Aspire Global Network placing candidates in the right job, in the right ... more details

More to Britain than the rain

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The BBC has been talking about a new marketing campaign to sell Britain. The weather. The claim is that foreigners don’t come to Britain because t... more details

It's all social in Singapore

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: One of the great things about Singapore is that it is like a village and people are always looking to meet up either socially for social reasons, or ... more details

Power to the People

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The consumer is now more powerful than the brand. This is a message that Simon Manchipp, co-founder of Someone, has written about in Creative Review’... more details

Will 2012 be the year of the twesume?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Will 2012 be the year of the twesume? By Sue Walder Source: mashable.com Hmm. The twesume. A blend of tweet and resume, right? Right. ... more details

Christmas Opening Hours

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: As the festive season approaches, we’ve had a lot of people enquiring about our opening hours over the Christmas period. We’re in the office until lu... more details

CV alert: LinkedIn reveals new set of buzzwords to avoid

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder What a difference a year makes – or does it? In a blog post this week, LinkedIn revealed the top ten overused buzzwords for 2011... more details

Five Days in Vietnam

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: This was no back-packing tour as I was attending a trade delegation organised by the London Chamber of Commerce in association with UKTI. Growth in ... more details

Trade Delegations in Asia

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The LCCI/UKTI trade delegation to Vietnam last week was my second ever mission, the first being Singapore in May, and confirmed to me that they are e... more details

Tweet for vouchers!

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Even though Christmas is still a few weeks away, if you're anything like us you'll have made your wishlist a while ago and have been dropping none to... more details

Vietnam – bet you never considered working there! Why?

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: My assumptions about Vietnam were founded by my age (48) and being fed a litany of American films from The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now to Good Mor... more details

November Resolutions

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Does your list of new year’s resolutions look something like this? • Join the gym • Drink less booze • Find a better job If i... more details

Opportunities in Asia

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: As the winter nights draw in and people prepare for winter in the UK, it's easy to hunker down and hibernate until spring arrives. Yet as I walk out ... more details

Archery Lessons from Team 2012

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It was a cold, blustery, autumnal October evening when 4 intrepid recruitment consultants made their way to Lords, as of next year the home to archer... more details

Supporting Macmillan

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Aspire Global Network have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support, and we have set ourselves the challenge of raising £20,000 for them in the n... more details

It’s not more money that retains employees

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It doesn’t matter that Google is the employer where most media/marcoms professionals want to work or that Richard Branson is the leader most want to ... more details

New Facebook Pages

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Aspire Global Network are very excited that this week, not only have we launched our brand new Facebook pages, but our new corporate video is live to... more details

Aspire Global Network goes running!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Butterflies in my stomach, dots in my vision, the sudden urge to be sick... I was in full blown panic mode and if I was capable of hyper-ventilating ... more details

Shortlisted for Recruitment Company of the Year

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The Aspire Global Network is delighted to say that we have been shortlisted for the APSCo Award for Excellence - the Recruitment Company of the Year ... more details

Business should be a level playing field for all stakeholders

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: The concept of the customer always being right came from the US retail sector in staff training as a state of mind that employees should have when de... more details

Team 2012 athletes delight Followers

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: August 8th - The support, interest and enthusiasm of Team 2012’s Followers present at this weekend’s Diamond League in Crystal Palace is making a dif... more details

Topshop Treats!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Aspire Global Network runs frequent incentives for its staff, and this month was one for the ladies! A few of us headed down to Topshop after work on... more details

Why holiday season is a GOOD time to look for a new job

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: “September, might as well wait until September.” Everyone’s on holiday, everything’s put on hold – wait until the kids have gone back to school and t... more details

You don’t have to fear down-banding

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Paul Farrer Down-banding describes the situation when and employer asks you to accept a lower pay and benefits package to avoid making you and/... more details

Get over it! Tattoos and piercings, do they affect your interview prospects?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Paul Farrer A colleague interviewed a guy the other day who had a hole in his ear the size of £2 coin, a tongue stud and tattoos on his ar... more details

Do accents speak louder than words in a job interview?

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder Accents and how they may affect your job prospects have been in the news lately. First we had the Cheryl Cole story – apparently... more details

Olympic Visit for the Aspire Global Network

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: What with the current ticketing debate ongoing, it's easy to lose sight of what London 2012 is really about. As a Follower of Our Team 2012, we wer... more details

Practical tips to calm job interview nerves

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Jemima Addo We all feel nervous when faced with unfamiliar or different situations and job interviews are one of them. For some, the feeling of... more details

Interim News

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Our first full week back in a long time and it seems like an age away that we were in the throes of Easter and the Royal Wedding. We hope you had a l... more details

The Rise of the Social Media Resume

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder Social media is fast becoming a vital part of any job search – see a previous post here. You can use social media to network w... more details

Top Advice for Good Interview Body Language

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Top Advice for Good Interview Body Language Body language is a type of non-verbal communication which is made up of gestures, facial expressions, ... more details

Interim News

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It's been only a month since we were talking about spring being in the air and now it feels like we are in the full throes of summer with the amazing... more details

Internship opportunities highlight social division

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: A political argument has broken out regarding the social division that exists when it comes to internships. As always the debate focuses on the profe... more details

April Fool's Day in the Media

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It's that time of year again, and today we've seen Google put whales in the Thames, YouTube travel back in time to 1911, and Ryanair banning children... more details

Handling tricky interview questions

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder Your beautifully polished CV and well-written cover letter have secured you an interview. You’ve done your homework on the company a... more details

Managing your Personal Brand

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Branding is an essential marketing element to consider when creating strong awareness for companies. But did you know branding can also be used on yo... more details

Testing Yourself In A Foreign Location

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: "I would L.O.V.E to work in Sydney" say most people when you mention the opportunity of working abroad. Sound familiar? In fact Australia, New Zealan... more details

March Temp news

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Spring is in the air and as such we've been having a cleanse of our database, if you've had a voicemail or email from us over the past week please en... more details

We've Moved!

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: As the eagle eyed among you may have already noticed, our address has changed! This morning we moved into our brand new offices just a few steps up t... more details

We need your help!

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Since we updated our website, we've been taking on board the feedback we've received and are trying to make changes in line with this. But we can't m... more details

Manage What Google Tells Potential Employers About You

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Can you influence what Google displays when your name is looked up? Luckily, the answer is yes - we’ve gathered some advice from search marketing e... more details

The Role of Social Media

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It’s been around for a while now, and some recruiters believe that social media will eventually replace traditional methods of finding a job. However... more details

Temp of the Month

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Our esteemed 'Temp of the Month' prize (champagne or vouchers!) has been awarded this month to Denise Pau. Here's what her manager had to say:... more details

Rumour: Andy Gray has broken the internet

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: From wearemba Today the Committee of Online Networks launched a press campaign to prevent the continued online discussion of Andy Gray’s sexist mi... more details

Breathe new life into your CV - cut out the clichés

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder Everyone knows that a CV is essential to getting a job. With countless websites offering advice and tips on how to write your CV... more details

Paul's Predictions...

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Our Chairman Paul Farrer made his predictions for 2011 in Recruitment International back in December, and here they are below. He's already got the A... more details

Paul's Predictions..

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Our Chairman Paul Farrer made his predictions for 2011 in Recruitment International back in December, and here they are below. He's already got the A... more details

The programmes are now as good as the ads

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: It’s 1987, a hurricane has torn apart southern England, nobody is putting Baby anywhere near the corner in new release Dirty Dancing, and Alex Fergus... more details

Dear oh dear! Evolving email etiquette

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: By Sue Walder Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that using ‘Dear ...’ at the start of business letters, emails and texts ... more details

Happy New Year!

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: A very Happy New Year from all of us! We hope you had a great Christmas and toasted 2011 in style. Don't forget, itf you're feeling a bit skint af... more details

Merry Christmas!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us across the pfj network. Our offices will be closed from lunchtime on Christmas eve through... more details

Recruitment Futures

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Recruitment Futures is a short film that takes in the views, attitudes and opinions of some of the recruitment industry's major players.Clients and a... more details

December - the best month for job hunting?

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Article Detail: Finding a new job isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when you think of December. Mulled wine and Christmas parties, freezing commutes and las... more details

Movember

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:29:25 GMT

Article Detail: It's that time of year again - in a couple of weeks time you won't be able to go anywhere without spotting a scary 'tache or two in the name of men's... more details

Welcome to pfj's new site!

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:27:41 GMT

Article Detail: Welcome to pfj's brand new website! It's been a long time in the making, and we hope you like the new design and layout. However, our work is neve... more details

Your people are your brand - so do you walk the walk?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:21:00 GMT

Article Detail: Sue Unerman of MediaCom recently blogged about their recent career's conference and the emergence of www.glassdoor.com as an employer review site. "M... more details