Research has shown that one in three students choose a college course that’s a poor fit for their interests and abilities. With so many choices looming for second and third level students, heightened competition and uncertainty around what course or career is right for them, it is easy for students to feel overwhelmed. That anxiety
These are very uncertain times with many of us now finding ourselves out of work. Some of us will be lucky and will go back into our old jobs but unfortunately some of us won’t. If you find yourself in a situation of job insecurity or perhaps low job satisfaction, this is a good time
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect business both here in Ireland and globally, it is rare to find an industry that hasn’t been affected by the fallout. While some clients are understandably putting new hires on hold there are still some businesses that are continuing to grow even in these difficult circumstances. We are
Conducting interviews will be difficult for businesses during this time but it doesn’t mean that that they can’t take place. With careful planning and adherence to health and safety guidelines interviews can proceed as scheduled. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, we have put together some useful guidelines to ensure the smooth running
Christmas is all about tradition and it’s tradition here at Hartley People to create a unique Christmas card for our clients, colleagues and friends alike each Christmas. This year, we decided to do something different and for the first time ever, we decided against sending out traditional Christmas cards. This is partly because we’re striving
Our Career Development Coach and in-house CV expert, Fiona Hartley estimates she’s read over 3,500 CVs over the years. That’s a lot of CVs! Fiona says she sees the same annoying mistakes coming up regularly, and even though some of them might seem trivial, she believes that having the best CV possible can be the
Hartley People’s, the South East’s leading talent acquisition firm, has conducted a Customer Satisfaction survey for 2018 and the results reveal that 99% of participants consider the quality of service received to be very high or high. Hartley People Talent Specialists were more popular than ever with 93% confirming that their Talent Specialist was knowledgeable
As we get back to normal life after the Christmas holidays, this January, make it your mission to use the New Year as a spring board for a fresh start. Whether you want to progress in your current job, find a new job or have a complete career change – set the ball rolling this
Employees in 2017 have more options than ever, they can easily move company, counties, countries and continents to work. Companies in the South East also need to be acutely aware of the attraction of other r
How does your screening and selection process contribute to your employer brand? As we approach full employment again, most candidates that you interview are in employment and are passive about making a move, the tables have turned and employers now have to fight for talent again! A thorough process is respected by candidates and indicates
In this past 18 months here in Hartley People we have noticed a serious change in the labour market.
You’ve found that perfect candidate, maybe you’ve already checked their LinkedIn profile, do you also check their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram?
We made this!