by Matthew Parry | Aug 20, 2026 | Employers
We received over 400 applications for this vacancy through a major job site, but the two candidates you recommended were the strongest we received.” An employer said this to me recently. They were using me alongside an advert they had posted. I won’t name the...
by Matthew Parry | Jul 6, 2026 | Employers
Succession planning is not an easy thing to get right; whether it be planning ahead for a retirement, bringing an outsourced function in-house, or planning for future growth. The right graduates can play a key role in this. One group of businesses I work with wanted...
by Matthew Parry | May 11, 2026 | Employers
Internships are a flexible way to tackle work your team may not have time or skills for (without committing to a permanent hire). Or if you just need extra support during busy periods. Below are examples of projects that added real value, delivered by students or...
by Matthew Parry | Dec 4, 2025 | Employers
There can be a misconception that all recruiters do for their money is go onto a database, pluck a few CVs out, send them and then move on to the next client. But there is a lot more to it than that. Anyone can advertise a job vacancy, and get lots of applications. A...
by Matthew Parry | Nov 25, 2025 | Employers
Over the years I have worked with hundreds of employers, and the number of candidates that I have placed is well into 4 figures, so I’ve learned a lot about the different ways that SMEs handle graduate recruitment. There can be challenges in the selection and...
by Matthew Parry | Nov 23, 2025 | Employers
This is a follow up to this blog about the recruitment and interview process. Hopefully it will have gone well, and you will have a preferred candidate to make an offer to. If so, there are some things to be aware of: Making an offer: On occasion, employers will make...