by Natalie Salvato-Hague | Apr 3, 2024 | Candidate, Recruitment 101
Need help with Interview prep? Not sure how to build that all-important rapport with your interviewer? Some people really struggle with selling themselves, they know how to do their job (and well) but don’t always get this across in an interview. Sometimes it’s...
by Rebecca Morris | Mar 27, 2024 | Client, Recruitment 101
Mental Health in the workplace is certainly not a new subject. We understand the importance of looking after our employees to ensure they are fit and well-supported, and no doubt we have all read countless articles advising us of the best ways to do this. But, what...
by Natalie Salvato-Hague | Mar 12, 2024 | Candidate, Recruitment 101, Uncategorized
At Benchmark Recruit we often get approached by Junior Developers looking for their first role in the industry. Although we do not always recruit for many junior roles, we always want to help people looking to get started in the sector. In this blog post, we wanted to...
by Rebecca Morris | Mar 5, 2024 | Client, Recruitment 101
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...
by Natalie Salvato-Hague | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Rebecca Morris | Jan 8, 2024 | Recruitment 101, Candidate
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...
by Rebecca Morris | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Rebecca Morris | Nov 15, 2023 | Candidate, Client
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...
by Rebecca Morris | Oct 19, 2023 | Candidate, Recruitment 101
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...
by Rebecca Morris | Oct 2, 2023 | Candidate, Client
Benchmark’s Managing Director, Becca has raised just shy of £900 for charity partner SCCCC by running the Sheffield 10k. Becca had wanted to run the Sheffield 10k for SCCCC last year, but unfortunately due to injury was not able to. Becca was determined more than...