To be or not to be………on Linkedin
It’s January, it’s the start of the year, and the time when people make commitments to do things that they’ve been meaning to do but not yet got round to it. Two common ones are joining a gym, or updating…
The importance of networking events
After recently attending a packed out WTM and now into the busy season of festive networking events, it is clear that in this post covid world networking events are back in full force and here to stay! As someone with…
Should you stay or should you go?
Navigating the counter offer conundrum as an employee Embarking on a job search can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. You’ve seen a job description that rouses interest and tailored your CV to fit the spec. You have also spent countless…
Unleashing Your Selling Power: How to Sell Yourself When Job Hunting
Understand the Power of Self-Marketing When it comes to job hunting, understanding the power of self-marketing is crucial. It's about recognising your unique qualities and learning how to effectively communicate them to potential employers. Self-marketing allows you to showcase your…
Should you apply directly or via a recruitment agency?
If you've seen a role being advertised, you might be thinking, 'excellent - I'll apply directly to give me the best possible chance!' But, does it?
Recruitment Roulette: The Dangers of Using Multiple Agencies
Finding the right recruitment agency is crucial to the success of your hiring process, but when you need to hire someone yesterday, many employers assume that using multiple agencies is the best way to increase their chances of finding the right candidates, however this approach can actually lead to a number of pitfalls and potential issues.
Top 10 tips for the hospitality industry to attract talent from other sectors
As we are aware the hospitality industry has lost a huge amount of talent over the last few years due many factors including Brexit and Covid. While it is vital to bring in new talent into entry level positions it…
Is there such a thing as winding down in HR in the run up to Christmas?
I don’t know about you, but within Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment, we are busier than ever helping our clients recruit. There is no winding down for us! From previous experience, we will still be arranging interviews on Christmas Eve. It…
Hospitality Rising
The Hospitality Rising campaign kicked off on Oct 24th to tackle the ongoing recruitment challenges in the industry. When founder Mark McCulloch, saw vacancies rising to 400,000 with only 1 in 5 potential candidates considering joining hospitality and 42% of…
Candidate-Driven Market: Speed is the Game
As the travel sector claws its way back towards pre-pandemic levels, companies face considerable challenges hiring top talents. With more job vacancies than the number of job seekers, the market has become highly competitive. Companies must remember that speed is…
