2020-12-14 05:05
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2020-11-30 00:04
The availability of full-stack developers is something I am asked about regularly. On the surface, it’s a dream ticket, but it is vital we understand what the term actually means and m… Read More
2020-11-24 02:48
Global pandemics and political trade agreements can have enormous power to disrupt job markets, just in case anyone was still unsure. But when remote working is normalised in a market that i… Read More
2020-11-23 05:05
The last couple of years have been interesting in recruitment. Albeit a time fraught with uncertainty and a level of anxiety about the future of job security and new opportunities, amongst t… Read More
2020-11-16 03:52
Software development and technology firms appear to be relatively unscathed when it comes to job losses, compared to other industries who are suffering the brunt of covid-related unemploymen… Read More
2020-11-05 03:28
Better Placed has been proudly supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action for five concurrent years. Kate Siegel, our business manager in London, sadly lost her dear mum to pancreatic cancer and ha… Read More
2020-11-03 03:00
Perfectly timing a job search is a tricky business. With the usual recruitment peaks and troughs we observe throughout the year all out of balance, we expect to see more normality moving for… Read More
2020-07-22 13:59
With new ways of working defined and implemented and a series of “deep cleans” completed, it’s been amazing to see some faces in the actual flesh over the last couple of we… Read More
2020-06-22 15:34
June is usually a big month in the Better Placed annual social calendar, with out annual client race day at York as well as a mid year business catch up at the Better Placed Sports Day. Real… Read More
2020-03-20 15:14
Chatting to my 16 year old daughter this week, she asked me if there is an International Men’s Day? When I replied that there wasn’t, she said “well I don’t understan… Read More
2020-03-20 15:10
In a time when good news is scarce, the government’s announcement yesterday that the IR35 reforms for the private sector are on hold for another year will be a welcomed relief to con… Read More
2020-02-14 11:24
I have been recruiting into the not-for-profit sector for the last year and so spend my days hearing about the amazing work that charities do and how important community fundraising is to ac… Read More
2020-02-13 15:11
As a seasoned recruiter, I’ve met some amazing clients and candidates in my time forming relationships based on face to face meetings (don’t listen to what anyone says, I’m… Read More
2020-02-12 11:17
Happy New Year! Time is flying, we are already well into
February in a new decade and multiple exciting things have happened for us here
at Better Placed.
Our Christmas Do was a roaring… Read More
2019-11-20 15:14
2019 has gone so quickly but If I look back over the year and which roles have been the most challenging then this article does ring true.
93% of charities struggling to recruit fundrais… Read More
2019-11-15 15:54
For the month of November we are turning it PURPLE in support of Pancreatic Cancer Action, a charity we have supported for the last three years, but this year we are doing things differently… Read More
2019-10-29 15:39
17 Hours in the saddle wasn’t the plan, but thats ultimately how the Better Placed Cycle challenge panned out on the 6th September. The 127-mile towpath course, was never going to be e… Read More
2019-08-07 11:46
‘So, what do you want to do after finishing uni?’…
Although it was the most common question people used to ask me, it was the one that had me the most stumped… W… Read More
2019-06-26 11:30
The recruitment industry – and the way that people find their next role – has changed dramatically in the last few years. The scaling of technology has had both positive and nega… Read More
2019-06-20 11:05
2019 has been an interesting year to be in recruitment, albeit a time fraught with uncertainty and a level of anxiety about the future of job security/new opportunities.
I say interesting… Read More
2019-06-17 11:30
In my role I am asked on a daily basis to give advice on CV’s. Something I love to help with. A poor CV can make a superb candidate look unemployable and vice versa. Your CV should not… Read More
2019-06-17 11:22
Whether I’m meeting with a new contact, or catching up with someone I’ve known for years, I know that, at some point in the conversation, I’m always going to get the same… Read More
2019-06-03 16:12
The gender diversity still remains disappointingly low in
the Digital and Tech industry, only 17% of women occupy digital roles – which
blows my mind! Today I was lucky enough to be pa… Read More
2019-03-12 16:30
Great News!! After weeks of preparation, you’ve landed your dream job! This is such an exciting time for you as a candidate and from a recruiter’s perspective, passing on the pos… Read More
2019-03-12 15:50
It’s been a frenetic start to 2019 and the ‘war for talent’ across the tech sector is showing no sign of slowing. In the recently published Mills & Reeve Top Tech York… Read More
2018-11-06 09:40
With only 49 days until Santa climbs aboard his sleigh to deliver presents to over two billion children around the world (a route so complex that it would give even the largest logistics&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-10-22 09:59
Suffice to say, I absolutely LOVED attending the Bread & Jam Festival last week.
I came away with some great take outs:
START-UPS ARE EVERYWHERE!!
BIG BRANDS ARE UNDER THREAT F… Read More
2018-09-13 14:01
We are now looking for an experienced recruitment consultant to join our expanding Services division in Manchester, specialising in the exciting and ever-evolving Digital Marketing sector.
T… Read More
2018-09-13 14:01
We are now looking for an experienced recruitment consultant to join our expanding Services division in Manchester, specialising in the exciting and ever-evolving Digital Marketing sector. T… Read More
2018-07-30 14:05
In a time where it’s difficult to mention the words “economic climate” without someone bringing up the B word it would be easy to think that the UK tech sector was facing a… Read More
2018-07-24 14:27
Having hit the significant milestone of 15 years in business in 2017, the Better Placed board took time to reflect. What had we done well over the years, what were our goals moving forward a… Read More
2018-06-14 09:20
Last month, 30 of our amazing consultants joined forces from our London, Leeds and Manchester offices and hauled themselves over not one or two… but three of Yorkshire’s famous… Read More
2018-04-26 10:11
The hiring process for employers can be a very time consuming task. As the market changes it’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to manage their recruitment processes quic… Read More
2018-03-08 13:22
In our second instalment of our focus today on International Women’s Day 2018, we talk to Rachel O’Sullivan, Board Director of our Manchester office.
Rachel O’Sullivan, Boa… Read More
2018-03-08 12:31
International Women’s Day originated in the 1900’s and was a day in which women across the globe could celebrate movements campaigning for better pay, voting rights, ov… Read More
2018-03-05 14:13
There are awards nights and there are awards night… this was definitely one of the better ones. No, lets not under egg it, it was the best awards night I’ve ever been to, simple… Read More
2018-02-13 15:40
Having received the eagerly awaited news this morning, that we had made it into this years Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies to work for, it was even more amazing to hear we had been awar… Read More
2018-02-08 16:43
As we settle into another exciting and progressive year of growth for digital marketing, we continue to strengthen our digital network across Retail, E-commerce, Travel, Entertainment, and L… Read More
2018-02-05 09:37
Having hit the significant milestone of 15 years in business in 2017, the Better Placed board took time to reflect. What had we done well over the years, what were our goals moving forward a… Read More
2018-01-31 10:34
Sarah Johnson talks about her first two months at Better Placed.
So it was a shock to the system coming back to work after 12 months off where my only job was to keep a small human alive (I… Read More
2017-11-03 14:05
Join the fastest growing team in the North!
Better Placed – Agency is the specialist arm of our business that focuses solely on the creative industry.
Our agency team is the most exper… Read More
2017-10-19 12:30
“It’s too risky”, “I’ve got bills to pay”, “It won’t look good on my CV” …
Just some examples of the responses we hear from candi… Read More
2017-10-13 12:00
This is my first roundup since joining the Betterplaced business over a year ago. During that time, I have had many opportunities working amongst the best Education Marketing Professionals a… Read More
2017-10-03 14:30
6 Tips For Getting It Right First Time, Every Time.
The scarcity of talent is one of the biggest challenges agencies face when looking to grow. Digital growth is far outpacing the sectors ab… Read More
2017-09-22 12:00
The solution for extended Autumnal recruitment issues? Temps of course!
As scary as it sounds we are within fingertip reach of Autumn /Winter 2017. That long awaited Indian summer has probab… Read More
2017-09-07 14:30
It’s been a great year so far for the Leeds based Sales & Marketing team with growth across all areas. There’s been a real buzz around Yorkshire this year with what seems to… Read More
2017-08-14 10:15
Almost two years to the day I made the jump from a Marketing Graduate to the world of Marketing Recruitment here at Better Placed. It has to be said I was unsure as to whether FS was the rig… Read More
2017-06-21 09:21
Hot of the press is Google’s recent announcement that they are looking to provide a new feature for both job seekers and employers. “Google Hire” rumours started circulatin… Read More
2017-06-08 17:11
Wow! What an exciting, challenging and rewarding first five months of 2017 we have had at Better Placed HR People. Time to come up for air, take stock and in doing so I wanted to share with… Read More
2017-05-31 09:05
It’s always good to stay on top of what is coming up in the world of recruitment and strategy. As recruiters, it is our job to keep you at the forefront of recruiting trends and everyt… Read More
2017-05-23 12:53
It could be said that there’s something of a clear divide when it comes to CEOs: those that started managing before the advent of social media, and those who have never managed without… Read More
2017-05-23 12:37
There is a host of more holistic skills that are good marketing skills, not just being good at social media or understanding how Facebook ads work.
The best marketers will have a lot of thes… Read More
2017-05-11 14:07
If you are pursuing a career in marketing then where better to engage with fellow marketers than on Twitter? Here are ten personalities based in the Leeds area and are well worth a follow… Read More
2017-04-20 12:57
Find inspiration anywhere
The internet is full of #MondayMotivation sayings and quotes every week. But, who even said everyone needs motivating on a Monday? When you love your job, you&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-04-06 09:30
Is it just me, or is this year going very (and suspiciously) quickly? It feels like weeks ago I was typing “Happy New Year” as the header of the January post, and wondering where… Read More
2017-03-30 13:49
6 months at Better Placed and what a journey it’s been so far – plenty of highs, a few lows but overall a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a great place to work!
I was apprehe… Read More
2017-03-23 17:23
One of the numerous incentives at Better Placed is “Team of the Year” whereby the selected team wins a 24 hour trip to any European City! Team London won this for 2016 and we dec… Read More
2017-03-15 11:59
Are you a Facebook Fanatic, Tweetaholic or Instagram addict?
Well, imagine getting paid for doing the stuff you love.
Better Placed is looking for a bright, creative and enthusiastic social… Read More
2017-03-09 17:11
2017 is Better Placed’s 16th year in business and having recently celebrated our 15th Birthday, it’s been a time for reflection, but also a time to look ahead with excitement. &n&hell…Read More
2017-03-09 09:23
Welcome to the second edition of our monthly blog where we want to share our experiences of the last month, some insight into the market and ideas for how to attract the best talent to… Read More
2017-03-07 15:35
After a busy week prepping candidates for interviews I thought it would be helpful to write a blog on a few simple, yet effective tips on what line managers are looking for in the digital sp… Read More
2017-03-02 16:03
Eight weeks into my career at Better Placed, and a question I keep getting asked by candidates and clients alike, is “how’s your first couple of months been?”. So I thou… Read More
2017-02-28 12:49
We are pleased to have recently appointed Ian Lenehan as Manager of our Agency recruitment team. Experienced recruiter Ian brings an impressive level of recruiting knowledge within the creat… Read More
2017-02-21 12:55
Meet Nicola, one of our fantastic creative consultants based in our Manchester office. She recently attended ‘Glug’ based at NOHO in the Northern Quarter and as a newby to… Read More
2017-02-17 17:15
Working in digital marketing can be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do, but it can also be on of the most frustrating at times. You are part of a growing industry and a part of… Read More
2017-02-14 16:52
Agency Update– January 2017
Happy New Year!
Seems pretty silly to say this now, some 30+ days in to 2017. It would feel rude not to, as an opener to our January 2017 update.
“We… Read More
2017-02-10 09:12
Welcome to a new series of interviews we are running this year which puts the spotlight on some of our key clients!
Finding a new job is full of unknowns and making the leap into a new compa… Read More
2017-02-03 10:59
Last week I spoke with an experienced Senior Digital Account Director who is relocating back to his roots in Lancashire in the near future. Having spent his career working for major network… Read More
2017-01-24 09:43
If you’re wondering how to get into digital marketing with no experience, let’s try point you in the right direction. Marketing jobs are competitive but because of businesses&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-01-20 12:28
Getting started down any career path can be difficult, especially in competitive fields. But there are a number of things you can do to get ahead of the competition and make sure you make th… Read More
2017-01-20 11:58
Getting started down any career path can be difficult, especially in competitive fields. But there are a number of things you can do to get ahead of the competition and make sure you make th… Read More
2017-01-12 15:23
Who is James Lawson?
I have spent the last 10 years working my way up through a market leading recruitment business in the East Midlands. I built the HR recruitment business into a bran… Read More
2017-01-05 17:35
Employee retention often starts with positive employee engagement ideas, as all HR managers know that a positive combination of intangible and compensation benefits contribute to team morale… Read More
2017-01-03 12:45
As 2017 is here it has become even more important for companies around the world to install a positive company culture. The reasons why embedding this into your company is a beneficial act a… Read More
2016-12-16 12:41
I’m glad the title caught your attention. So, can Ed Balls really help you get your dream job? Yes, I believe his experience on Strictly Come Dancing absolutely can. It’s obvious… Read More
2016-12-15 17:23
Last night we celebrated at Sky Lounge with a full house of clients, candidates and friends of the business, toasting to a successful and progressive 15 years with many more exciting things… Read More
2016-12-12 17:11
Company values are one of the major buzzwords of the corporate world and the majority of businesses from SMEs to PLCs have a set of carefully crafted values by which they do business. Better… Read More
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