Market Insights

International Women’s Day 2022 – #breakthebias

Ruth joined Communicate in 2020 and she now enters her 7th year in recruitment which coincides with her recent promotion

How to ace a phone and video interview

Phone and Video Interview Tips 1. Lay out your notes. One advantage of a phone interview is that you can’t

How To Maintain A Killer LinkedIn Profile

Before LinkedIn existed, it was almost impossible for to get acquainted or connected with potential recruiters and colleagues with similar

A (millennial) HR take on the employment of Millennials.

Millennials, the generation born between the mid-1980’s and the early 2000’s—larger in population than even the Baby Boomers—are conscious of

How to engage a multigenerational Workforce

The landscape of the modern day workplace has altered in recent years, with up to four different generations working side-by-side,

How has Brexit Impacted the Recruitment Industry in London

Since the UK voted to leave the European Union in June 2016, there has been great uncertainty concerning how the

Why Innovation Matters to Big Brands in the Media Industry

From viral content to weird and wacky campaigns, innovation plays an important role in changing the way media outlets communicate

Life At Series – Joel Salomon

Our new series, Life At Communicate, looks at employees experiences working in recruitment. We sat down with Senior Appointments Manager, Joel

Digitalisation and Security in the Finance World

Technology has seen rapid advancements over the past 20 years and digitalisation has extended to almost every aspect of our

Shine like the STAR that you are in your next Interview

You’ve successfully managed to get to the interview stage for the job that you so desperately want, so what’s next?

Pressures in the Finance World – Work/Life Balance

It seems that everyone right now is talking about the work/life balance – not just their bank balance – even

Communicate in The News

Our CEO, Thomas de Freitas, has recently had his article ‘Mayweather vs McGregor – A Recruitment Parable’ featured on recruitment

How the Finance Industry is Evolving to Recruit Younger Talent

Millennials, generation Z, whatever they’re called, the youth of today are important for future success, as the next generation of

5 Tips for Financial Directors of the Future

Don’t be the next Carl Rogberg. If you’re newly qualified and looking for some direction, look no further; here’s some

14 Criminal Interview Mistakes

Over the last 10 years, I’ve taken feedback on over 2,000 interviews and this is what I’ve learned: 1) Do

Boomerang Employees: A Match Made in Heaven?

As Swiss Toni might say, having a job is a lot like being in a relationship*. And just like a

14 Magnificent Methods to Help you get Hired

Having difficulty finding your next job? Here are 14 things you can do to help you get hired. Looking for

Mayweather vs McGregor – A Recruitment Parable

Watching the mesmerising spectacle that was the Mayweather/McGregor fight from inception to inevitable conclusion, I found myself noting the parallels

5 Reasons you Should Never Accept a Counter Offer

So you’ve decided it’s time for a move, you’ve met with recruiters, you’ve assiduously scoured the market, you’ve interviewed with

Making the Case for Job Sharing

Communicate recently supported one of our FTSE-listed clients in their search for a candidate to fill a job-share role at

Retail Now: why retailers need to step up their game

On Monday, Tesco announced its partnership with Quiqup, the London-based logistics firm, and rolled out its latest service – Tesco

Size doesn’t matter; why compliance professionals should consider small businesses

A business must be compliant and follow the rules. It sounds so straightforward yet there continues to be a need

How to fall back in love with your job again

Feeling like you are in a bit of a career rut or finding yourself living for the weekend? Research shows

To go niche, or not to go niche

As with anything in life, recruitment firms come in all shapes and sizes, however we think the more specialised the

Auditing the Unknown

Undoubtedly the repercussions of a potential Brexit are already reverberating around the recruitment sphere, specifically in Internal Audit – the

Corporate Culture’s Capabilities

It is highly evident that office culture is a vital factor in ensuring a company’s success. As discussed in our

Climbing the Tax Career Ladder

We recently conducted a survey into how and why tax professionals move within the market. Our survey respondents were mostly

How to succeed in a Candidate Led Market

As we progress throughout the year, it is becoming increasingly clear that the market remains predominantly candidate led. Competition is fierce

Are you prepared for the multi-generational workforce?

CityAM reported that the UK is older than it has ever been before, with the average age hitting 40 –

Reading the signs – its time for a career move

Not getting that feeling of job satisfaction? Has your current position stopped challenging you and left you restless? March has