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Benchmark’s blog section contains expert advice, and market information to both businesses and candidates.

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

In the ten years that I have worked in recruitment, I have been told time and time again that anything fewer than two years’ service on a CV is a concern. I am sure I shared this view in the early days of my career, but having met countless candidates over the years I...

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CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

Helping someone find their perfect role is so rewarding, it’s one of the most fun parts of the job. It’s literally what gets us out of bed in the morning. As recruiters, we spend most of our time talking to people, finding out their wants and needs, and exploring...

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Hands up for a Career Move

Hands up for a Career Move

New Year, New Job? Hands up if you are thinking about a career move for 2024?! If so, our advice to you is to be ahead of the game as it can be a crowded candidate market in January with lots of people looking to jump ship and embark on a new challenge. You absolutely...

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Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

With Christmas and the hope of January just around the corner, can you face another year in your job? Here we ask you a series of questions to uncover whether it's time for a change in job role.   Glass ceiling Have you reached the point where you can see how you...

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Embracing the Winter Months

Embracing the Winter Months

As this piece is being written, we are nearing the end of Autumn and will soon embark on a new season – winter. Winter has a reputation for ranking the lowest for many people when it comes to season preferences, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affect...

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The Importance of Downtime

The Importance of Downtime

When embarking on a career many of us thrive on being successful, climbing the ladder, breaking through the glass ceiling and, ultimately being well paid for our efforts. Whilst it is great to have a rewarding job and to be stimulated by the 9-5, it’s very easy for...

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Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark!

Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark!

I am beyond delighted to announce that Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark! It is such a pleasure to welcome Nat to Benchmark – we have known each other for a couple of years now, and we share the same passion, drive, and ethics for recruitment. There is no doubt in...

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Our Blog

Benchmark’s blog section contains expert advice, and market information to both businesses and candidates.

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

The infamous ‘Two Year Itch’

In the ten years that I have worked in recruitment, I have been told time and time again that anything fewer than two years’ service on a CV is a concern. I am sure I shared this view in the early days of my career, but having met countless candidates over the years I...

read more
CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

CV Advice We Recommend You Ignore

Helping someone find their perfect role is so rewarding, it’s one of the most fun parts of the job. It’s literally what gets us out of bed in the morning. As recruiters, we spend most of our time talking to people, finding out their wants and needs, and exploring...

read more
Hands up for a Career Move

Hands up for a Career Move

New Year, New Job? Hands up if you are thinking about a career move for 2024?! If so, our advice to you is to be ahead of the game as it can be a crowded candidate market in January with lots of people looking to jump ship and embark on a new challenge. You absolutely...

read more
Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

Can You Face Another Year in Your Job?

With Christmas and the hope of January just around the corner, can you face another year in your job? Here we ask you a series of questions to uncover whether it's time for a change in job role.   Glass ceiling Have you reached the point where you can see how you...

read more
Embracing the Winter Months

Embracing the Winter Months

As this piece is being written, we are nearing the end of Autumn and will soon embark on a new season – winter. Winter has a reputation for ranking the lowest for many people when it comes to season preferences, especially for those who suffer from Seasonal Affect...

read more
The Importance of Downtime

The Importance of Downtime

When embarking on a career many of us thrive on being successful, climbing the ladder, breaking through the glass ceiling and, ultimately being well paid for our efforts. Whilst it is great to have a rewarding job and to be stimulated by the 9-5, it’s very easy for...

read more
Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark!

Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark!

I am beyond delighted to announce that Natalie Salvato has joined Benchmark! It is such a pleasure to welcome Nat to Benchmark – we have known each other for a couple of years now, and we share the same passion, drive, and ethics for recruitment. There is no doubt in...

read more