I can picture it now – teenage boys all over the world have spent the last few months counting down the days until launch, craning necks around a huddle trying to catch a glimpse of the demo model in store, leaving catalogues around the house open on the right page so their mums know EXACTLY what to get…. Yes, the Sony Playstation 4 has dropped … right in time for Christmas...
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8 Retro Games Consoles We Want this Christmas Instead of the Sony Playstation 4
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Holiday Hiring – 5 Reasons Why December is the New January
over 10 years agoWith 2013 coming to a close, many individuals will be making the most of the opportunity to wind down and bring the year to a natural close. Much like those in-betweeney days after Christmas and before New Year are spent thinking about how much you ate/drank, and what a great person you’re going to be starting 1stJanuary, December in the work place is a time for reflection, ...
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Training & Development – How to get it Right
over 10 years agoRecruitment Buzz have published an article by ConSol Partners’ Director & Founder Marc Cohen discussing ideas, challenges and successes around Training & Development.Training & Development is very close to the heart of ConSol Partners, with Marc himself being a Dale Carnegie certified master in Sales Training & Leadership. The graduate training program and ongoing developme...
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ConSol Partners Announce Mike Cain will be Relocating to LA to Lead US Office
over 10 years agoConSol Partners are pleased to announce that Mike Cain, Manager for the Permanent Development Division, will be heading up the newly launched Los Angeles office as part of a strategic plan for global expansion.Mike joined ConSol in 2011 with the ambition of progressing his career into a senior role, and is looking forward to the move;“On a personal level I am delighted to b...
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Why Social Media Will Rule the World
over 10 years agoSocial media is taking over our lives. In this day and age we go online for everything from news, shopping and travel to everyday conversation, and most of the websites we visit encourage interaction through platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. 10 years ago “Going Viral” sounded pretty shady – today it is something most marketing teams strive for. The reach of soci...
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Keeping it in the family: would you bring your mum along to a job interview?
over 10 years agoAccording to recent reports, a survey of recent US college graduates has found that almost 10% have asked a parent to accompany them to a job interview – while 3% have actually had a parent in the interview room. Which begs the questions – what are the reasons behind this trend? And would you invite your mum or dad along to a job interview?The findings have caused widesprea...
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ConSol Partners and UEFA Recruitment Collaboration
over 10 years agoConSol Partners have teamed with UEFA in a new initiative focused on recruiting top international IT talent.UEFA employ some of Europe’s most talented IT staff responsible for events such as the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA European Football Championship. To continuously meet the high expectations of stakeholders year after year, UEFA utilize cutting e...
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Investing in the future: Why Vodafone is cashing in
over 10 years agoEarlier this month it was reported that Vodafone has sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to US telecoms group Verizon Communications in one of the biggest deals in corporate history.The transaction means that as well as returning £54bn to its shareholders – of which £22bn will go to stakeholders in the UK – Vodafone is now able to invest heavily in future projects. And i...
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Nokia Nostalgia – A look back on some fond favourites.
over 10 years agoAs I read the news that Nokia were to be acquired by Microsoft, I couldn’t help but wonder what happened. Despite falling behind smartphone leaders Samsung and Apple in recent years, Nokia used to dominate the mobile phone market, whilst Microsoft always struggled to keep up. Having spent most of my teenage years glued to a plethora of ever more advanced Nokia devices, the...
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How to stay in the kitchen when you can’t stand the heat?
over 10 years agoDuring the summer months, it can often be difficult to stay focused. Let’s be honest, when the sun’s shining outside and friends and colleagues are on holiday, the last place you really want to be is sitting in an office. So what can you do to ensure you’re staying motivated and keeping on top of your work? Here are my five top tips:1. Set yourself small targets: We all have...
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Do you know everything there is to know when it comes to online video?
over 10 years agoYou may remember reading in a previous blog that ConSol teamed up with industry experts to host an online video thought leadership event. We recognised that there can be a real struggle in defining what online video actually is, making it difficult for businesses to understand its value, and we wanted to share expert thought back into the industry.There’s no doubt that the ...
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Top 3 stress busting techniques
over 10 years agoIn today’s workplace, it’s very easy for employees to become overwhelmed with their workload, no matter what sector they’re in or their position in a company. There’s a great need to meet tighter deadlines, and a focus on targets can result in individuals feeling undervalued, stressed and demotivated. So what can be done to tackle the issue?1. Be active: I’m a big believer ...
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Are you sourcing the top talent?
over 10 years agoThis week, there’s been great optimism in the IT sector, with data from the Office for National Statistics showing that the UK is experiencing its fastest growth in IT jobs since the dotcom boom. In fact, figures show that nearly 720,000 professionals were employed in computing positions in March – up 11% from 2012. On top of this, the percentage rise in IT jobs has reached...
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ConSol Partners announce Los Angeles expansion
over 10 years agoConSol Partners rapid growth continues as plans to open a West Coast office were unveiled today. This latest development is another milestone in ConSol’s success story since launching in 2008.ConSol, the UK’s fastest growing IT recruitment agency (Fast Track Sunday Times & Virgin), are a truly international business with placements in over 50 counties globally. With increasi...
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ConSol Partners extends commitment to graduate hiring
almost 11 years agoConSol Partners, the fastest growing UK IT Recruitment agency, has launched its sixth graduate scheme in just three years, with a further two in the pipeline. In an era where intakes have dwindled, coupled with record graduate unemployment, ConSol Partners is bucking the trend by offering aspiring individuals their chance to join the corporate ladder.Founded in 2008 and sit...
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What can you learn from The Apprentice?
almost 11 years agoLast week, The Apprentice 2013 reached interview stage, which was actually filmed in our office lobby in one of London’s iconic buildings: New Broad Street House. Extremely tough questions were asked by experts in the field, which often makes for everyone’s favourite episode of the series, but might be enough to put anyone off an interview. In fact, candidate Luisa said tha...
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Passive vs Assertive vs Aggressive – top 6 tips to achieve a balance in the art of communication
almost 11 years agoAs a recruiter, the goal is always to help your clients to achieve the best end result possible. To do this, it’s important to be able to communicate effectively to show that you’re an expert, and getting the balance between being passive, assertive, and aggressive is fundamental. So how can this be achieved?What we can sometimes find in recruitment is that consultants may f...
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Top 5 Business lessons learnt from US Open Champion, Justin Rose
almost 11 years agoOn Sunday, Justin Rose became the first Englishman for 43 years to win the US Open. At 32 years old, he clinched the tournament by two shots and has received great congratulations from thousands of people via social media. Now you may not be as much of a golf fan as I am, but his journey can actually teach business leaders, and all individuals, important lessons.Rose was co...
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Are you hiring and nurturing the best talent?
almost 11 years agoWe know that there’s still a tough market out there and, in order to gain a competitive advantage, recruiting the right talent is fundamental for any business across any sector. It can often be challenging to know which qualities you should be looking for in potential hires though, particularly when it comes to thinking about the importance of grades versus other skills. Thi...
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What makes a top salesperson?
almost 11 years agoYou might have come across recruitment consultants to search for a new job for yourself or to find top talent for your business. Perhaps you want to work for a consultancy, or you may even be a competitor interested in what we have to offer. No matter what your reasons, chances are, you want to know what makes a good recruiter.I came across a survey carried out by award win...
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