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What skills do I need for a career in Claims?

Mandy Bancroft, expert insurance and claims recruiter​, shares her advice on the transferable skills which will help candidates in their search for a new claims job​A career in claims demands a uni...

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Claims Handler Career Guide

Everything you need to know about the claims handler career path, from skills and qualifications to future progression and where it can lead to…Insurance claims handlers are involved in managing a ...

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How to secure a job in sales

Lauren Dono, expert sales recruiter, shares her advice on how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying for sales jobs in 2024.​When you look for that next great job opportunity, you’re...

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How to Write a Job-Winning CV

​Have you ever wondered how to write a CV that will make you stand out from the competition? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle to write a CV that is both effective and well-written. Whe...

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Find your perfect match this Valentine's Day

​🏹 It’s February and love is in the air which is why we’re playing Cupid, all so that you can find your perfect workplace pairing… 🏹 If you’re currently in a job which is going nowhere and it’s tak...

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​7 tips to optimise your LinkedIn profile

If you’re thinking it's time for a fresh challenged or the next step in your career, it may be time to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover.An update makes even more sense when research shows that...

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​Applying wise words from inspirational black people to your career

October brings with it Black History Month, and this year we decided to honour the occasion with a selection of inspirational quotes from five celebrated black people and explore how they can be ap...

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​Four vital skills for Risk Management professionals

Risk Management is a broad term. It covers everything from the technical nuances of quantitative risk, to the ever-evolving threats of digital risk, to the fundamental frameworks of operational ris...

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​Five quick telephone interview tips

Telephone interviews can be daunting, but they’re a popular first stage interview choice for a variety of reasons. Not only are they easier to arrange than face-to-face meetings, they take up less ...

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Career wisdom from industry leaders

​Our MERJE Meets series has been running for a number of years now. In it, we delve into the lives of senior professionals across a variety of the industries we work in, such as banking, insurance,...

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5 Video Interview Lessons from TV Interviews

​Lockdowns may be a thing of the past, but the popularity of video interviewing following the pandemic doesn’t seem to be decreasing any time soon. That’s no surprise though. Remote interviews take...

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​Random Acts of Kindness your Colleagues will really appreciate

February 17 each year is devoted to Random Acts of Kindness Day, 24 hours of contagious thoughtfulness that brings an extra drop of light into a person’s day, in turn encouraging them to pass on ...

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Valentine's at Work: Dos and Don'ts

Love might well be in the air, but is it a welcome addition to the workplace? It's that time of year again, when the pressure is on to show someone you care with red roses, indulgent chocolates, b...

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Females in STEM careers: Advice from the experts

​We’re sharing our top advice for people looking to embark on or progress in their STEM career path on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science “What I would like to say to any females c...

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Workplace Wisdom from our Favourite Festive Films

Who knew that our favourite Christmas films could teach us a thing or two about the workplace? It’s the most wonderful time of the year...particularly when it comes to festive films and all the war...

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What should you wear in an interview? We asked the experts.

Suited and booted remains the preferred attire for interviews, but a less formal approach is also gaining momentum​Interviews have had quite the shakeup in recent times thanks to the pandemic and t...

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Open Finance is on the horizon

Earlier this year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a feedback statement following a call for increased input relating to the development of Open Finance. The progression of Op...

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Is now the right time to change jobs?

The job market has changed significantly over the past few months. The number of open vacancies has exploded as organisations recover from the challenges of 2020 and look to the future once more....

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Exit Interviews: Is this your mic drop moment?

You're leaving your current employer and have the chance to discuss your motivations for moving on in an exit interview - is honesty really the best policy? There are many reasons behind why you...

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Ask for a Pay Rise this Talk Money Week

Talk Money Week (November 8th – 12th) has a mission. A mission to increase people's sense of financial wellbeing by encouraging them to open up about their money worries. With three quarters (77%)...