There’s something about September. The kids are back at school, the diaries are filling up again and Bristol goes right back into business mode. For us, it’s one of the busiest, and most exciting, times of year. If you’re hiring… new budgets are landing, plans that sat on the back burner all summer are finally
If you’ve advertised a vacancy and found yourself wondering why you’re either receiving very few applications or lots of applications from people who simply aren’t suitable, you’re certainly not alone. Many employers assume the problem is a shortage of candidates. While skills shortages do exist in some sectors, more often than not, the issue lies
Recently, I completed my work experience at Alexander Mae Recruitment in Bristol, and it was a really enjoyable and valuable experience. Before I started, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but everyone made me feel welcome from day one. Throughout the week, I got involved in lots of different tasks, including looking through CVs, writing
The Bristol recruitment market is pretty interesting right now both if you’re hiring or job hunting. The recruitment market is very much still happening here in Bristol, permanent hiring has continued to soften and businesses are being more cautious, taking longer to make decisions, scrutinising every hire. Temporary placements are actually having a bit of
Happy Birthday to Us! We are celebrating FIFTEEN years of recruiting brilliant people with fantastic opportunities. There has been a lot of coffee (and wine!), so many interviews, and countless many emails (ask our IT!) 🌼 We have grown into a business we’re incredibly proud of, and that’s all thanks to the amazing clients, candidates, colleagues, and supporters
For many businesses, recruitment is viewed as a process of assessing candidates. But in today’s market, candidates are assessing employers just as carefully. Every interaction during the job hiring process contributes to your employer brand. From the speed of communication to the quality of feedback, candidates form opinions about your business long before they accept
In today’s fast-moving hiring market, speed isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s one of your competitive advantages. In Bristol and the wider South West, the best candidates aren’t staying on the market for long, and businesses that move quickly are the ones securing great candidates. Whilst you want to know a candidate is keen on your
April often brings a noticeable shift in the Bristol market. Businesses have fresh budgets, growth plans are underway, and hiring starts to pick up pace With more roles coming to market, it also means more competition for the best candidates and that’s where having the right support can make all the difference It’s Not About
AI isn’t coming — it’s already here. From automated reports to workforce analytics, most organisations are using it in some form. But in Bristol and across the South West, the reality is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. The key takeaway? AI isn’t about replacing people. It’s about changing what “good” looks like. Roles Are
We have a lot candidate ask us what the job market is like, there is always a lot of negative news so if you’ve been job hunting (or hiring) in Bristol recently, here is our thoughts on looking and recruiting in Bristol at the moment. There are absolutely jobs in Bristol — just not everywhere
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