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Your Professional Profile Posted on 28 June 2018

What does your 'professional profile' say about you? Not sure you have one? Everyone does!

Top 10 strangest interview questions, ever! Posted on 24 May 2018

Interviews are meant to be a serious affair, but that doesn't stop some interviewers asking some rather odd questions. We've gathered together 10 of the strangest interview questions, ever!

Why we need recruitment agencies... Posted on 30 April 2018

The recruitment industry is a driving force in the employment market. It is vital that agencies continue to evolve, not only to support the needs of client’s and candidates, but to feed into the wider economy.

Spotlight on success Posted on 29 March 2018

We're extremely proud of all of our client relationships and our workers success. In our latest blog, Tamlite Amenity wanted to share their story...

Flexible working Posted on 28 February 2018

Flexible working is seen by many as a blessing for employees and a curse for employers. Does it really work for both parties and does it mean the end of 9-5 working?

Recruitment in 2018, New Year, New Focus Posted on 25 January 2018

A New Year often welcomes personal and professional resolutions. With the recruitment landscape changing, one resolution that must be at the top of the list is recruitment...

2017, what a year! Posted on 20 December 2017

With another year almost coming to a close, we're reflecting on exciting 2017 for Smart 1...

Industrial Recruitment feels tougher than ever, but why? Posted on 23 November 2017

A recent Channel 4 documentary “British Workers Wanted” highlighted several issues that might be contributing to the current challenges within Industrial Recruitment. Here's our take on it...

What is Employer Branding and why is it so important? Posted on 30 October 2017

It is a competitive market out there and in order to attract the right talent, you must pay attention to your employer brand. Is your employer brand attracting or putting off potential employees?

How to choose the right role for you Posted on 21 September 2017

With so many different jobs and careers out there, it can be hard trying to pinpoint what it is you want to do. Here's some advice on how to choose the right role for you...