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Are you and your partner craving a new adventure, one that swaps city noise for the sound of the sea, long commutes for coastal walks, and traffic jams for breathtaking views? If you dream of fresh sea air, dramatic landscapes, and being part of a close-knit island community, this could be the perfect next step for you both.  Stafffinders is offering a unique hospitality opportunity for a couple to be based on one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands in Argyll and Bute. One o

As summer winds down and autumn begins, a powerful trend emerges in the job market, the September Surge. Every year, September brings a spike in hiring activity, making it one of the best times for professionals to land a new role and for businesses to secure top talent. But what exactly is the September Surge, and how can job seekers take advantage of it?  What is the September Surge?   The September Surge refers to the wave of hiring that happens in early autumn. After a qu

When most of us think of body language at work, we picture the classics, crossed arms, avoiding eye contact, leaning back in a chair. But according to Allan and Barbara Pease’s bestselling The Definitive Book of Body Language , there are many subtle, often-overlooked gestures that can reveal what colleagues, clients, and even your boss are really thinking.  Below, we explore seven of the most unusual body language cues you might spot in the workplace, and how to interpret the

They can champion you, so you're not just another CV   A hiring manager could receive hundreds of applications for a role, so you want yours to stand out and be at the top of the pile. A consultant won’t just pass your CV along; they will use their relationship with the hiring manager to highlight the best qualities that make you the best fit for the role, including soft skills which are harder to highlight in a CV.   They can help you understand what is required  Your consul

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