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.” A Business Manager said this to me. They were using me alongside an advert they had posted. I won’t name...
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...