Talking money can always be a bit awkward, but when you utilise your Recruitment Consultant's experience and skills effectively you can secure the best possible deal, without having to do any of the tricky negotiating yourself. Here's how...
General News
We've all been waiting for it, and the first big GDPR fine is here...
Industry News
Have a bit of fun this Blue Monday with our Games Brains Quiz
Careers Advice
There’s no escaping it and the Games industry’s obsession with ‘Crunch’ is nothing new, but in amongst all of the exposés and clickbait headlines an important topic is often overlooked - what are we actually doing to effect change?
Careers Advice
New year, new you? How about starting off with something you can do from the comfort of your armchair? Our first blog of the year tells you how to get your CV in shape for the New Year.
Careers Advice
If you're thinking a job move might be on the cards in 2019, our Twelve Tips of Christmas will make sure you are in a good place to start applying come January.
Industry News - Gaming
Our Games team tell us what they're hoping to scoop up on Black Friday.
Careers Advice
Recruitment can be stressful, there's no denying it but following our top tips can certainly help alleviate some of the pressure.
Careers Advice
As International Stress Awareness Week hits we offer our thoughts on how business and staff can help do their bit to bring the nation's stress levels down.
Company News
We've featured in this month's PhotoShop User magazine, showing the design and implementation of our new website!
Events
That special time of year is nearly upon us. Every 12 months Cologne hosts thousands upon thousands of visitors for a very special event. An event like no other...
Events
Key takeaways from the 2018 Blockchain Expo in London
Careers Advice
Want to know why you should work at Skillsearch? Here's our director with all the information you need!
Industry News
Have companies given themselves enough time to prepare for GDPR?
Careers Advice
Over the past few months, Workday has continued to add new functionality to its products while consolidating its business operations; Skillsearch’s Workday specialist Adam Leaver examines what the recent developments mean for contractors working within the Goliath’s ecosystem.
Company News
Easter’s almost here! To celebrate we’ve hidden Choccy The Golden Rabbit somewhere on our website. Can you find him and win an Easter treat?
Human Resources
2015 saw an evolution in the SaaS HR Transformation sector, writes Skillsearch’s Adam Leaver, with the market shifting away from talent with IT-specific skill sets and instead focusing on HR consultants who boast an analytical mind and a deep understanding of the processes and procedures required to make a SaaS system truly shine in the […] The post SaaS HR Consultants: Adapt Now Or Risk Being Sidelined appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Careers Advice
Negotiate A Better Salary With One Simple Technique After 20 years of working in recruitment there is a fundamental truth when it comes to negotiating a salary – the client always wants to negotiate at the point of making a formal offer. With more and more clients preferring to negotiate direct with the candidate at […] The post Negotiate A Better Salary With One Simple Technique appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Careers Advice
Time – The biggest Challenge to Bringing on Talent Imagine dating. You’ve met someone, been out a few times, and you like them. You like them enough to view it as more than a fling – this is someone you can see yourself in a long term relationship with. Perhaps they are even “ […] The post Time – The biggest Challenge to Bringing on Talent appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Careers Advice
CRM Rollout: How To Avoid Implementation Failure The benefits of a successfully implemented CRM platform are well-documented but to achieve them, companies must first consider their rollout strategy – and who will be responsible for creating and implementing it. When implemented correctly, a CRM system can transform a business and how it operates. It has the […] The post CRM Rollout: How To Avoid Implementation Failure appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Industry News
Calling all Salesforce professionals! Take a couple of minutes to complete our survey and see how your experience of the Salesforce industry compares to your contemporaries! TAKE THE SURVEY The post Salesforce Salary & Satisfaction Survey appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Industry News
There has been a lot written around the KPMG research which indicated that 53% of UK companies would consider hiring ex-hackers to assist in dealing with their cyber security issues. Now considered one of the biggest and most costly threats to UK businesses, cyber crime has been on the rise for a number of years […] The post Are ex-hackers the answer to addressing the cyber security skills gap? appeared first on Skillsearch Digital.
Careers Advice
In 2014 after a decade in recruitment, my candidates received more counter offers to stay than in any previous year in the industry and it looks like the trend is set to continue this year. I believe there is a famous statistic that 90% of candidates still leave employment after accepting a counter offer in […] The post 5 Reasons Why You Should Never Accept a Counter Offer appeared first on Skillsearch Technology.
Giles and the Skillsearch team are unbelievably helpful and accommodating, even in the face of last minute requests and difficult-to-fill roles. Highly recommended.
Tom Page, Studio Director | PLA Studios
I have worked with Skillsearch for the duration of my project on a number of recruitment opportunities. Skillsearch offer a professional and collaborative service providing a quick turn around with quality resource. When defining a resource requirement, Skillsearch worked with me to ensure they understood the full requirements and thus eliminated the submission of inappropriate type candidates. I would gladly use Skillsearch for future resource requirements, knowing that their professional, collaborative and honest approach ensures that a good working relationship is created.
Stuart Entwistle, Global Payroll Project Manager
Giles and the team recently helped me find the perfect role in central Brighton. Whilst working with him I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the industry, diligence and professionalism. A cut above many other recruiters I've worked with; every step of the way he showed an impeccable understanding of my skills and requirements and was able to leverage his contacts to find the perfect match in no time at all. I won't hesitate to recommend Skillsearch to my friends and colleagues in the future.
Pete Gunter, Senior Developer | Mediatonic
Skillsearch work in a very unique way compared to many recruitment companies in the industry. They take the time to understand the candidates and through this have developed a strong network, certainly everyone I have worked with speaks of them very highly. They have put me forward for roles only where there is a good match in skills, so taking the time to understand the in depth roles they fill. Which is echoed in the comments from the companies I have worked for. The proof of this is the contract and a permanent role that they have placed me in, during which time they always act with the utmost professionalism. I look forward to working with them again.
Senior Cognos Consultant
The folks at Skillsearch are all you could ask for in a recruitment agency: polite, enthusiastic and thorough. Working with Giles, Guy and Katie has been a real pleasure and I would definitely turn to Skillsearch to help me in the future, as either an employer or candidate. Thanks!
Antony Woods, Software Development Engineer | Simworx
I think it's not an understatement to say, I would still be looking for new opportunities without Skillsearch’s help and determination. Their relentless pursuit of my interests with employers never kept me far from their attentions. This led to the lining up of several interviews within days of making contact with Skillsearch. Not only were they quick in finding interviews, but the suitability was spot on. They matched both mine and my employers requirements so well that after my first interview I landed a role. I'd barely made it to the train station on my way home as I was receiving an excited call giving me the good news. The friendliness and the genuine care they had for my success was unmatched from other recruiters I had tried. I can't recommend Skillsearch enough!
Adrian Walton, Senior Game Designer | DR Studios
I met Giles and Guy at Develop and in the months since the event, Skillsearch has visited the campus on two occasions and worked with our students collectively and individually on improving their CVs and what goes into making a good portfolio. Our students respond well to their positive energy and encouragement, and their passion for games development. Giles and Guy are mad for Unity and because of them, I have encouraged all our games students to become proficient on the engine, and pushed the business case for the university purchasing 20UnityPro licenses. And, best of all, Giles and Guy do what it says on the tin – find our students jobs in games.
Hope Caton, Lecturer, Games Technology Leader | inKUbator
Through my work at Unity Technologies, and as organiser of the London Unity Usergroup, I have a very close connection with Unity developers throughout the UK. A common theme amongst Unity developers is a call for Unity jobs. On the flip side to this, I visit many studios that are looking for Unity developers to fill vital positions for the development of exciting new projects. It was clear that communication between individual developers and studios needed improving. It's great that Skillsearch have taken the initiative and are focussing on improving the communication between Unity developers and studios.
Russ Morris, Product Evangelist | Unity Technologies
Giles is the best recruiter I had the pleasure to work with. He is very talented and has all the good contacts, he also is unstoppable, once he finds out what you are looking for, he won't rest until he delivers. Thanks again for helping me finding my dream job
Caina Leao, Senior Flash Developer | Endemol UK Limited
When we need extra resources, Skillsearch is always one of our first ports of call – Giles has a very good understanding of our industry and can always find the perfect candidate for our needs.
Marina Burton, Plug-In Media