When two become one: rise of the Frankenjob
Introducing the hybrid job: part one thing, part another, the Cockapoo of careers, employment's answer to the reversible duvet, a hastily bodged-together Frankenjob, think of it as you will. These ...
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Thinking of temping? Here’s what to consider…
Temping offers flexibility, variety and a chance to boost your CV - but is it right for you? Hear from current Harris Hill temps as freelance writer and guest blogger Nicola Greenbrook explores......
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How to write your charity sector CV - part 1
It's your personal marketing tool and essential to your charity job search, but what makes a good CV and what do charities look for? Harris Hill's marketing director David Young trapped several of ...
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How to write your charity sector CV - part 2
Previously, on How To Write Your Charity Sector CV: how to approach your CV, what it's for and what you're aiming to achieve, with tips on format and design. In part two, your career history an...
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How to handle competency-based interviews - part 2
In part two of our guide, Jenny Hills looks at what to say when you don't have the competency in question, and how to bring out your personality, values and vision for the future, even if the quest...
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How to handle competency-based interviews - part 1
They’re a great opportunity to show you’ve got the necessary skills, but what exactly are they and how can you be sure to shine? Director Jenny Hills of our executive practice offers detailed insi...
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What to expect as a charity sector temp
Temping is a great way to gain skills and experience fast, and with high demand throughout the sector, it’s a great time to give it a try. Harris Hill’s senior temps specialists Sekai Lindsay and R...
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Highly engaged at work… AND burnout?
High employee engagement and a workforce full of happy, motivated people is often viewed as a top business strategy, with tangible benefits for both the organisation and the individual. But what ha...
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The Ultimate Interview Guide
If you're looking for interview tips, you've come to the right place.With decades of experience in guiding our candidates through interviews successfully, and helping them secure their dream job, w...
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12 tips for video interview success
Interviewing via video is the new normal for now, and if it's also new to you, here are some practical tips on the process from our executive recruitment experts, courtesy of director Jenny Hills....
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How to work well from home
With much of the world in lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus, working from home is the new normal for many. Our guest blogger and freelance writer Nicola Greenbrook offers suggestions on ho...
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How to be assertive at work
Ever wish you were more assertive, when those 'few little requests' become a giant mountain of work? Our guest blogger, freelance writer and HR specialist Nicola Greenbrook has been finding out how...
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Should you be working for a large or small charity?
Does size matter? It’s a question we’re certainly not the first to tackle - if that’s the word - but what size of charity is best for your career? The bigger the better? Or do the best things reall...
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2019 Blog round up - and aspirations for 2020!
It’s hard to believe but the end of 2019 is nearly upon us. Not only the end of the year, but the end of a decade (according to some).Regardless of your view on when the new decade actually begins,...
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Podcast your way to workplace wellbeing
Can a podcast progress your career and improve your wellbeing? With a varied and often overcrowded podcast ecosystem, what should you listen to when time is precious and it's hard to keep up? For t...
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How to set goals (and stick to them in style)
They’ve invaded social media, attached themselves to everything from food and fitness to life itself, and even the nation’s footballers seem to have rediscovered them (sometimes). Yes, goals are de...
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How to keep things fresh at work
However fulfilling our work, there may be times when it starts to feel a little stale. Even the most sprightly can struggle to stay invigorated with an overflowing inbox, the usual monthly report a...
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How to negotiate a pay rise in the charity sector
Requesting a raise in the charity sector can be uniquely awkward: feeling undervalued helps no-one, but does more for you mean less for those in need? Guest writer and freelance HR specialist Nicol...
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How to handle the holiday handover
Be it a glamorous getaway or simple staycation, holidays are a chance to relax and recharge. Which you'll probably need after the frantic fortnight of frenzied preparation that all too often comes ...
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How to switch off
Can we realistically put in the hard work to achieve our career goals but avoid burnout? How do we set personal and work boundaries when technology blurs the perimeters and we’re expected to be ‘al...
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