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I overheard this at lunch, and it could ruin your next hire 😱
Why assumptions quietly sabotage recruitment searches As a recruiter, I can’t help overhearing hiring conversations in the wild. Over lunch today, I caught the start of a recruitment discussion, role scope, budget, timelines, and then the line that stuck: “We’ll just...
AI Is Changing Marketing Jobs, Here’s How to Stay ahead and Stand Out
Earlier this week we explored the impact AI is having on marketing teams, company structures and the marketing job market. From roles evolving (or disappearing altogether) to expectations changing faster than ever, it’s clear that AI isn’t a future consideration, it’s...
Does Size Matter?
When it comes to choosing a workplace, the size of the company is often a decisive factor for many job seekers. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard statements like, “I don’t want to work for a small company,” or “I don’t want to work for a large company.”...
How Bad Managers Can Deter Talent and Damage Career Paths
Picture this: a bright, eager individual enters a new role, full of excitement and potential, only to have their enthusiasm dimmed by a poor manager. Whether it’s due to a lack of empathy, poor communication, or simply being ill-suited for the role, bad managers have...
How to Judge “Team Fit” when interviewing: Insights for Marketing, Communication, and PR Teams
When building a strong marketing, communication, or PR team, one essential factor for long-term success is team fit. Judging team fit is a nuanced process that goes beyond matching skills and experience to a job description. It involves understanding whether a...
Hiring a Marketing Manager- Top 5 Interview Questions to ask (and why standard questions fall short)
When hiring a Marketing Manager, a strategic, probing approach can reveal the skills and traits that a standard interview might miss. While traditional questions can help candidates settle in, the responses often feel rehearsed, lacking insight into how a candidate...
Insights Discovery Psychometric for Recruitment: Leveraging Colour Energies to Build High-Performing Teams
Have you every used the Insights Discovery psychometric tool? If not, it's definitely worth exploring! The Insights Discovery model has received excellent feedback for helping leaders better understand the distinct personalities within their teams. It’s a tool that...
Why Candidate Experience is Crucial in Recruitment – and How to Get It Right
Candidate experience is a key factor in any recruitment process, yet it is often overlooked. A positive experience can make the difference between a candidate accepting or rejecting a job offer, influencing not only their decision but also the company’s reputation in...
2023: A Review and Our Predictions for 2024
Well, what a year it’s been for Auxato! We could say it’s been a rollercoaster and at times, it has, but it’s also been a year of exciting change, new additions to our team and lots to look forward to in 2024! 2023 at Auxato Where do we start? At the beginning… as we...
The Challenges Facing Recruitment Today
The past three years have certainly been challenging for people and businesses in the UK—an energy crisis, the cost of living crisis, and the fallout from lockdowns. When you add to the mix rising inflation, increasing interest rates, the pressure to pay back...
Why Employee Recognition is Important
You would think that saying thank you for work well done wouldn’t be a hard task for many bosses. But it seems that they need to work a bit harder on the recognition and reward front as a recent survey revealed that 60% of UK employees believe more recognition would...
How Will the Latest Employment Law Reforms Affect You?
On 2nd October, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that from April 2024, the minimum wage in the UK will be going up to £11 per hour (it is currently £10.42). But that isn’t the only thing that’s set to change in the world of employment in the coming months. Since the...
Have You Heard About the ‘September Surge’ and Are You Ready?
September to November has always been particularly busy in the world of recruitment. Companies look for new talent and people search for new jobs before the end of the year so, there’s lots of LinkedIn profiles and CVs being updated. Whilst the UK is not one for...
Making Your CV Stand Out Online
In a world of online job hunting, it can be difficult to not only get your CV to stand out from the crowd but also make sure it reflects you and your personality. The current job market is highly competitive, especially for undergraduates, but to make your mark...