Tom Clegg, Author at TalentSpa

Author: Tom Clegg

Bad Habits that can Prevent you Landing your Dream Job

Written on 17th June 2019.

Compelling CV content and a sharp structure are the key factors to a candidate getting their application to stand out and securing interviews. However, the most minor of application errors could result in falling at the first hurdle. Here are the...

Questions You SHOULD ask in an Interview

Written on 10th June 2019.

Interviews are a two-way street. You should be assessing the employer just as much as they’re assessing you. When you are asked, “Do you have any questions?” this is your chance to gain a clear insight of the company and if you would like to work...

The Red Flags to Look Out for During the Interview Stage

Written on 3rd June 2019.

When finding the right hire to join your team, it can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Because of this, its imperative that you look out for and identify any red flags early on, before its too late to prevent any more loss of time, money or...

Are You Addicted To Work?

Written on 30th May 2019.

Technology is making it increasingly easy for us to work way beyond the 9-5. With smartphones, computers, and apps at our fingertips, we’re able to maintain a constant connection to our work. In theory, these tools should make our workdays shorter...

Education Vs Experience

Written on 21st May 2019.

Education Vs Experience: Which is better for your business? When hiring for your business it may come down to choosing between a qualified candidate, and one with hands on work experience. According to recent research, it was said that 57% of...

Benefits of using Social Media within your Hiring Process

Written on 13th May 2019.

Although social media has barely been around 20 years, its influence on the recruitment industry has been huge. It’s impacted the way we source candidates, the way we attract clients and candidates and the way we brand our companies. For recruitment,...

The Importance of Communication in the Workplace

Written on 25th April 2019.

Communication in the workplace is imperative. When you communicate well with your team, it eliminates misunderstandings, addresses any issues and encourages a healthy work environment. There are many potential problems that can come from poor...

Questions you should NOT ask in an interview

Written on 23rd April 2019.

At some point throughout your interview (normally towards the end) the interviewer will ask “Do you have any questions?” We strongly recommend you plan your questions prior to the interview because the questions you ask will reflect your knowledge...

How to Write a Business Plan for Start Ups

Written on 16th April 2019.

Putting together a business plan is the most significant step within the business start up process. Even if you don’t require a business plan, the task of simply writing down your ideas, goals and thoughts can help focus your mind on the key aspects...

A Guide to Employee perks and Benefits

Written on 9th April 2019.

Offering staff perks or incentives is a way of attracting and retailing talent. Career site, Glassdoor, say that 57 % of job seekers rate perks and staff benefits as one of the top factors they consider when deciding whether to accept a job offer. But...

Why is Career Progression Significant?

Written on 1st April 2019.

There are multiple advantages of career development. Providing constructive career development opportunities to employees is one of the most effective ways to achieve numerous benefits for your organisation’s workforce. When employees are offered...

How to Improve and maintain Customer Retention Levels

Written on 13th March 2019.

One of the top priorities in business is finding new ways to increase revenue. One of the ways to do this is obviously to sell more. However, as a result, salespeople often get so focused on gaining new customers, they fail to effectively address how...

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