I was sitting in the Starbucks on Princess Street in Edinburgh on the top floor. There were only a few people in, it was early. There was the usual mix. A man quietly typing away in the corner getting a head start on his emails. A younger woman caught that perfect picture of her Starbucks cup set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle out the window. It was a nice view I had to admit.  I was wearing my lucky…

Despite the goings on of the world around us, the age-old question that pops into anyone’s head still remains: “What do I wear for the Interview?” Here, we address the best outfits for job interviews. First impressions count! At Global Talent 2020, this is something I (and my colleagues) have been asked on countless occasions. We, collectively, have had to ask our client base on occasion, to clarify, to ensure our candidates turn out in the manner the client expects…

In my personal career within the recruitment sector, I have seen literally thousands of CV’s. These have varied dramatically, from the good, to the bad, to the (quite frankly) straight binable. Here are my professional CV writing tips (with examples) to help secure your dream job. By Matthew Reeves. CV writing CV writing is not a science; however, it has to be accomplished in a certain worthwhile manner (both for you and the end recipient). After all, this document is…

At Global Talent 2020, and personally, “honesty is the best policy” is at our core in all we do, and in what we say. It is a watchword with how we conduct ourselves with our clientele, and candidate interactions. Honesty is how you build trust, consistency, true relationships, and also integrity. Sometimes, if we are being honest, (sic), some people cannot handle honesty. We have all been there at some point in our lives, whether in personal circumstances, or in…

It has been a strange time over the past year or so, for all of us. It has also been a strange time for our planet as well, least we do not forget that either. The planet we all call home, 94.5 million miles on average from our solar system’s bright star, the Sun, the only current proven planet to have a diversity of life, a breathable atmosphere, and sentient lifeforms, has also had a tough 12 months. Mother Earth…