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19 Career Resolutions for 2019

Happy New Year! As we venture into 2019, many of you may have set yourselves new year’s resolutions. That’s great, however these are often only with regards to your personal life. Why not set yourself new year career resolutions as well? Here’s just a few to start you off… 1. Update your CV Keeping your CV up-to-date is a great way to track your achievements and progress over your career. Maintaining an up-to-date CV will also enable you to be fully prepared for a job search if the time arises. 2. Manage your online presence Make sure you remove any embarrassing Christmas/ New Year photos on social media and more importantly, update your LinkedIn profile. This is essentially your online CV which showcases you as a professional and for example, updating your headshot authenticates your personal brand. 3. Utilise social networks Social media is great for personal use but in particular; LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are excellent for professional use as well. Specifically, for networking purposes and following key brands and influencers. 4. Update your skills set When was the last time you took an online course in your field of work or in another area that you wish to dedicate time to? It’s a good idea to enhance and/or expand your skills set to impress your boss. 5. Expand your network Attending networking events and growing your LinkedIn connections is a great way of meeting other professionals. Socialising with different types of professionals operating within your own industry can provide you with an enhanced perspective. 6. Assess your career goals It may be a while since you made a note of your career goals or compared your recent activity to ensure that they are somewhat in line with these goals. It’s important to retain clarity when moving up the career ladder, to ensure you are on the right path. 7. Take on impactful projects It’s a new year, time to be bold! Take the initiative to sit down with your Manager and discuss what projects are available for you to get involved with or even take the lead on, in order to boost your progress within your company and to impress your Manager. 8. Pick up smaller tasks around the office When returning to work after the holidays, the first few weeks can be strenuous on you and your team, especially if employees are still on annual leave. Pick up extra admin work/ tasks to help your team out, lightening the load and developing a good rapport with colleagues. 9. Build relationships with colleagues Whether you have a strong working relationship with your colleagues or whether you’re shy around the office, still continue to chat to colleagues for a few minutes during short breaks to maintain a positive relationship. This will pay dividends as the workplace atmosphere will flourish, benefiting your whole team. 10. Maintain a positive work-life balance We know that work can be stressful, particularly when returning from a lengthy break and kicking off a new year. However, maintaining a healthy work-life balance will help avoid stress and avoid you falling into the trap of overworking yourself. 11. De-clutter your physical and digital space Take a brief time-out during this period to delete unnecessary files on your computer and to organise your documents. Also, tidy up your workspace to stay focused and organised. 12. Love Mondays If it is possible, dedicate an hour every Monday doing a task that you favour so that you break-down your first day of the week and feel a sense of positivity. This is a great way of dodging the Monday blues. 13. Be prepared for future job searches Start saving job ads that are of interest to you so that you can keep up-to-date on what job trends are occurring in your industry, requirements, your preferred jobs and so on. We are constantly updating our job vacancies on our website, LinkedIn, and other job boards. 14. Allocate brainstorming time If your Manager will allow it, allocated 30 minutes to an hour of brainstorming time each week. It may be a good idea to do this at close-of-business on Fridays to prioritise your main work. 15. Stay healthy Maintain a healthy diet perhaps by preparing your own lunches, whilst also keeping fit and active during this cold season. This will help you feel positive and avoid catching cold or flu. 16. Read a career-related or motivational book This may sound slightly time-consuming or unorthodox. However, reading a career-related or motivational book, perhaps before bed may just provide you with the inspiration and the advice you need. 17. Keep up-to-date with your industry Following influencers on social media, reading relevant blog articles (like those found on www.hamlynwilliams.com/blog), networking, and most of all reading your industry’s highly regarded publications will all help in staying up-to-date with the latest trends. 18. Do something you love every day Even if this is just for 15-30 minutes, performing an interesting task or getting involved with a favoured project each day will make for a pleasant addition to your daily schedule. 19. Keep a to-do list Finally, keeping a to-do list whether that be written down in a notebook or using an application on your mobile device or work computer will help you keep track of your busy schedule, determine priorities, and identify which stakeholders you need to liaise with. We hope you’ve found this article useful. If you want to apply your new-found resolutions to a brand-new role, then why not apply for one of our many exciting roles at www.hamlynwilliams.com/job-search. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us to discuss our latest career opportunities either by emailing info@hamlynwilliams.com or calling 0203 675 2920.

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9 Winter work tips to make the days go quicker

Today is officially the first day of Winter and we know it can be difficult making your way into work on these chilly and ever so short days. However, we’ve come up with 9 top tips to stay warm and well this Winter. 1. Dress wisely During the Winter months, the temperature can drop rapidly in a short space of time. You don’t want to be caught out in the cold. By that, we mean wrap up warm! We’re talking windbreaker, gloves, scarf, and even bringing along a thermal blanket to the office, just in case you feel a chill whilst you’re checking your emails. 2. Change up your work routine Routine can be very important to the organisation and success of an individual. However, this Winter, why not change things up a little? The days can be dark, and the weather can be bleak, so in order to avoid the Winter blues, it might be best to keep things interesting by switching up your schedule day-by-day, so you don’t fall into a slump. 3. Keep up to date with the weather Picture this – it’s first thing in the morning, it’s freezing outside and still dark, you have a full day’s work ahead of you, you summon all of your will to get up out of your cosy, comfortable bed, get right to the end of your morning routine, step outside and your car is covered in ice. Before you go to bed, check the weather report for the next day and work out whether you need to get up a little earlier. There’s nothing worst than turning up for work late after all that effort in the morning. Waking up 20 minutes or so earlier will give you enough time to make it to work, even if the weather takes a turn for the worst. We know, 20 minutes earlier? We believe in you! 4. Regular breaks We know that the average attention span of an employee is between 30-45 minutes, so take a few minutes to stand at your desk, chat to a colleague, pop over to the kettle, or go for a bit of fresh air. Regular stoppages during the working day can make a world of difference to your performance, so try not to be stuck at your desk constantly. 5. Remain organised and focused It is of paramount importance to remain organised and focused during these long Winter months. It may seem obvious but losing focus or lagging behind on projects can decrease productivity, thus increasing your stress levels and therefore, worsening your mood during this time. Being behind on your work and increasing stress is the last thing you need. Instead, grab yourself a festive-themed hot chocolate, pull up a weekly planner and work out exactly what you will be doing for the week to stay ahead of the game. 6. Recognition for yourself and for others Complimenting your fellow colleagues on their hard work and valuable contributions to the business means that they will often reciprocate. This may appear as though it’s a small factor of your working day but can actually make all the difference in boosting morale around the place – give it a try and spread some Christmas joy. 7. Eat well It’s essential to keep fit and healthy this Winter, with the temperature tumbling and cold & flu taking its course, eating well can make all the difference. This may sound painful but stay with us here – we recommend you ditch or at least cut right down on sugary drinks and comfort food (aside from Christmas Day, we’re not monsters!) As well as this, introducing plenty of Vitamin D into your diet is one of many ways to avoid illness and also improves your mood. 8. Embrace new tasks and goals We previously mentioned that it might be a good idea to change up your work routine. Well, one major component of this is embracing new tasks and setting yourself new goals. Taking on new tasks or helping out colleagues can increase work load but also boost morale and increase productivity. Setting yourself new goals can improve your sense of achievement and changing up your daily schedule, making the days go quicker. 9. Get into the Christmas spirit Why not, right? After all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. When we talk about getting into the Christmas spirit, we mean no half measures. Decorate your desk and wear your worst Christmas jumper (if these are permitted), enjoy mince pies and mulled wine after a long day at work, put up the Christmas tree and tinsel around the office, and crank up the Christmas songs. We hope these tips help you at work in the coming months. Alternatively, why not join a fun, fast-paced global recruitment business? We encourage all of the above and are still hiring around our global offices. If you’re interested in a career with us, email info@hamlynwilliams.com with a copy of your CV or call 0203 675 2920. We look forward to hearing from you.

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National Salesperson Day: How to sell yourself to potential employers

Today is National Salesperson Day – a day where we are eternally grateful to all of our 70+ Recruitment Consultants across the globe for all the hard work they put in. Today however, we’re doing more than just showing our appreciation for our brilliant global teams. In line with National Salesperson Day, we’re going to take some of the best traits of a top-quality salesperson and use them as a base for how you can develop your own personal brand as a candidate. We’re going to break this down into the 3 main stages of the recruitment process: 1) The application, 2) The interview, and 3) The on-boarding. 1) The application process During the application process, it is important to find your niche, so to speak. Simply listing your interests, talents, and passions may not suffice, whereas brief descriptions of your engagement in such activities can help emphasise your personality. This will give the employer a much better understanding of who you are as a person, and more importantly whether you would be a good fit for their organisation. Networking is important in virtually every industry, whether that be liaising with colleagues or attending specific networking events. However, it is now essential that you build your digital network. Sharing and writing articles & blog posts, connecting with the right people on LinkedIn, and interacting/ connecting with industry influencers can help develop your personal brand. It is crucial that you tailor your CV to the company you are applying for. Suitable use of buzz words that are associated or even featured on the job ad is a great way to showcase your value before you even take part in the interview. It is also important to be self-aware – i.e. knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are and emphasising them in a positive manner in your CV displays an excellent level of professionalism and humility. 2) The interview process The first key component to undertaking a successful interview is to be able to emphasise your knowledge. Specifically, remaining aware of current industry trends, staying active on social media by following influencers/ industry players, and also liaising with colleagues/ ex-colleagues/ friends who have their finger on the pulse of the current market climate. This shows employers that you’re living and breathing what you do for a living – a great asset for them. Actions don’t necessarily speak louder than words in an interview scenario, however they do in a sense with regards to your body language. Try to avoid slumping in your chair, avoiding questions, or being evasive in answering/asking questions. Instead; be willing to share knowledge and discuss through a theory you are interested in or that is affecting your market, or future of the company. Make sure you’re specific in your answers to questions – i.e. if you are describing a time when you completed a task at your old job and that caused sales to rise, don’t just outline. By that, we mean tell a story (objective, solution, outcome) and provide specific KPIs. 3) The on-boarding process When starting a role, you will be introduced to a lot of new people. The key rule here is to introduce yourself in the right way – with enough detail, whilst keeping the introduction brief. When introducing yourself to one of your new colleagues, you should try and keep your introduction between 30-60 seconds to let them know who you are, what your job is, what team you’re in, what company you have come from, and a few positives about your current focus. Something to remember when starting a new role is don’t tell people how great you are, show them how great you are. Figure out where you can contribute the greatest value without taking on too much. Of course, prioritise your own work and complete tasks to the best of your ability, but also attempt to pick up extra jobs around the office, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. For example, if you excel with Excel, then lend a hand to someone struggling with a spreadsheet. Offer creative suggestions in team meetings and most of all, show a positive and hard-working attitude. Finally, align yourself with the organisation. By that, we mean putting your ideas across whilst ensuring that they match the goals of the business. As well as this, make sure you incorporate feedback from senior management and colleagues so that you can learn from your mistakes, therefore growing as an employee and showing that you are adaptable. We hope this has helped refine your self-branding skills across the recruitment process. If you are looking for a new job and are interested in speaking to one of our specialist Recruiters, please call 0203 675 2920 or visit www.hamlynwilliams.com/job-search or email info@hamlynwilliams.com for more information. Happy job hunting!

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Top tips to succeed as a Recruiter

A career as a Recruitment Consultant is a very tough job with extremely long working hours. Being a Recruiter involves: building lasting relationships with clients, sourcing candidates and getting to know their skills set and how they would fit in at a company, a host of other responsibilities, and of course most importantly – keeping those billings coming in. Recruitment is also a very diverse, interesting, and rewarding job so in this article, we’re going to help you make the most of being a Recruiter and let you know how you can succeed in one of the toughest but most lucrative jobs around. Expect to work harder than ever before, even from the beginning We’ve already mentioned how being a Recruitment Consultant is a highly stressful job with many pressing responsibilities and long working hours. This is true even from the beginning as you really need to make sure you hit the ground running. So, what do we mean by this? Start by engaging with training sessions (i.e. online courses, webinars, etc.) for any systems you are unfamiliar with – this way you can hone your skills on these systems during your initial training phase, so you are ready to get working on deals as soon as possible. Furthermore, liaising with clients from the very beginning is essential. It takes time to build a strong repour with your customer base, so why not get started with this right away? Focus on developing relationships with clients Building positive, long-lasting relationships with clients is paramount to becoming a successful Recruiter. It is incredibly important to fully understand your client’s needs, understand their specific candidate requirements, and align their goals with yours before you begin consulting with prospects. In addition to this, ensure you maintain excellent, open lines of communication with clients. Consistency is key, even if it’s a quick 5-10-minute consultation to keep them posted or just to touch base, as it were. A business relationship requires constant maintenance and care. Familiarise yourself with your recruitment tools There are many tools at a Recruiter’s disposal, but there’s four in particular that exist at almost every recruitment firm that need to be mastered. First, and perhaps most important are job boards. Each job board operates differently to the last and most recruitment firms utilise multiple job boards. Make sure you attend any available training sessions/webinars on these to familiarise yourself with them. Second, liaising with your fellow employees for recommendations on sourcing or interviewing candidates can be of great use. Remember, some of your colleagues have been in recruitment for years, even decades! So, their knowledge and expertise may well be unrivalled and therefore, invaluable. Third, make use of your company website. Hosting jobs on your website exerts a positive image of the brand and prompts prospects to view the rest of your website, meaning that they gain a much better understand of yourself and who you work for before you even pick up the phone. Fourth and finally, begin to familiarise yourself with your firm’s candidate database as soon as possible. Some of these databases can be alien to a new Recruitment Consultant but are of great value, so learning how to utilise it is highly important. One measure you can take is contacting your database Account Manager and building a positive relationship with them and their Tech Support team. Get to know your market Whatever your industry of focus, we can guarantee it will be complex, unique, competitive, and demanding. Gaining an understanding of the industry in which you are hiring in is essential when it comes to sourcing the right type of candidate and better understanding your client’s needs as many of their needs will be reactive to the market. So, how can you get to know your industry? Well, there are a number of avenues to achieving this. These include: networking events, talking to and socialising with colleagues, consultations with both clients and candidates operating within the industry, and by researching the marketplace yourself, whether that be through keeping up-to-date with the latest news stories and trends via respected publications. Learn to allocate your time efficiently As mentioned, there are many different responsibilities involved with being a Recruitment Consultant and learning to manage them efficiently can not only help you stick to deadlines and bill, but also break your day down nicely. A great tip to avoid repetition, manage expectations, and perform consistently is to break up your day into timely segments, if possible. For example, spending a few hours at a time: liaising with clients, on sales calls, sourcing candidates, and writing job descriptions. We hope you found this article useful – why not take what you have learned and join one of the fastest growing specialist recruitment companies in the world? If you’re interested in a career with us, then contact info@hamlynwilliams.com or call 0203 675 2920. We look forward to hearing from you!

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