A new year is often a time of new beginnings, new goals and a time for change. Many people begin the year with a positive mindset and new year resolutions…

Imagine you’ve found the job of your dreams! What do you do next? Do you upload your CV and cover letter you’ve been using for every job application since you…

Next time you post something to one of your social media profiles, consider whether it’s something you’d want a prospective employer to see. You might be surprised to learn that…

Businesses usually believe that by using a recruitment agency they are likely to see higher costs. However, have you ever considered the time and money you could save by using…

Telephone Interview Top Tips When you search for a new role it’s always advisable to be open to the idea of a telephone interview at a moment’s notice. Its common…

Statistics show that 9 out of 10 people who accept counter offers have gone on to leave that position within 6 months. This is undoubtedly a problem for recruiters and…

It sounds like a cliché, but really… is it time to look for another job and make a fresh start in 2019? Looking and finding a new role is a…

Christmas and the New Year is once again almost upon us and as a recruitment specialist we know it’s not unusual for people to put off their job search until…

You know the autumn season has arrived when you see the old favourites like The X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and The Apprentice return to our screens. Being a recruitment…

So you’ve had the interview and it went pretty well. You’re feeling positive and you’ve been told you’ll hear either way by the end of the week. The day comes…

Moving is known to be one of the most stressful experiences in anyone’s life, whether that’s moving house, school or job. The Optima team have recently moved office which all…

You might think that the festive period is the worst time to look for a job. It’s probably the most unappealing, with most of the workforce winding down for a…