Executive Communication with Conor Neill [Podcast]
Communication begins with the audience. We are in the business of Headhunting and this means we are arranging a lot of professional first dates between candidates and clients. That first impression is important, and you only have 30 minutes in the initial interview to do so. One of the common feedbacks we get after interviews […]
How can women balance personal and professional life with Eliza Simeonova [Podcast]
Diversity matters Diversity is a key agenda for society and the corporate world right now. The gap continues to be huge, where only 25 women hold CEO positions on the Fortune 500 companies list. The percentage of roles held by women steadily decreases at every seniority level along the career path. For example, at entry […]
Grow: Future-proof Your Career
Career development is a self-initiated process with support and resources provided by managers and the company you work at. Managing work, transitions, and learning new things can be difficult at times. Here are some tips on how to develop your career and grow, both professionally and personally: 1. Consider the key building blocks for […]
Don’t Overlook Passive Candidates
Talent shortage is one of the biggest hurdles faced by recruiters in 2018. According to recent statistics, 42% of employers are worried they won’t be able to find the talent they need, approximately three quarters are struggling to find relevant candidates, while 86% of the most qualified candidates for the open positions aren’t actively looking […]
Maternity Leave Best Practice
For the past seven years, I have been growing both professionally and personally at Loftus Bradford. It has been an amazing journey full of successes, challenges and growth. Last year in October I gave birth to my daughter Alia and recently I returned back to work after a wonderful maternity leave. Here’s what I’ve learned […]
Phone Interviews: the First Hurdle in Landing a Job
The old saying: ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’ is just as true for phone interviews as it is for face-to-face ones. Job hunters often mistakenly believe that phone interviews are less critical, yet they’re a critical first hurdle in landing a job. A phone interview usually means you […]
Should You Take a Counter-Offer?
When you accept a new job offer, it’s possible that your current employer will make a counter-offer in order to convince you to stay. This typically comes in the form of increased salary, benefits package and/or a change in role. In today’s competitive job market, counter-offers are becoming more common as companies strive to retain top talent. […]
Tips To Guide You Through the Interviewing Process
Moving between two jobs can be a nerve-wracking experience, but the most challenging part is definitely the interview itself. When armed with the right information, though, interviewees can relax and focus on what’s really important: selling their brand and highlighting relevant experience. A person who knows how to articulate strengths without boasting, describe mistakes […]
Never Miss a Career Growth Opportunity
Getting further in your career path and saying yes to unexpected opportunities go hand in hand. Losing out on an opportunity can be just as disastrous for your career as not knowing what employers look for in the fast-paced corporate environment of today. Here are some tips to inspire those looking for professional and personal […]
How I Set the Foundations for My Career at Loftus Bradford
My internship at Loftus Bradford has been enthusing, fascinating and above all inspiring. Not only have I come to understand and learn about the commercial side of some of the biggest companies in the 21st century; I’ve also been exposed to a whole new realm of Executive Search and Boutique Headhunting. Before I began my […]
An Interview With Paulo Peereboom – A Career Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
We had a chance to speak to Paulo Peereboom, the CEO of Makro Netherlands. During his 25-year-long career in FMCG, retail, and food retail, Paulo learned quite a lot about career development. Find out what helped him in his career and what his advice is when it comes to making important career decisions. ‘The […]
Recruiting High Potentials: Dos & Don’ts
Understanding the importance of the interview process is crucial for recruiting organizations. Building a better talent pool is about leaders and managers at all levels embracing a talent mindset, a deep-seated belief that having better talent at all levels is how you outperform your competitors. Once a manager believes that talent is their responsibility, the […]
Make Sure You’re on the Headhunter Radar
Being visible to headhunters is a great way of ensuring you don’t miss out on the best career opportunities as they appear on the market. There is a number of practical steps you can take to ensure that you are on the headhunter radar. Here are some valuable tips: 1. Have a very strong […]
Five Things I’ve Learned During my Internship at Loftus Bradford
Top companies are looking for people who are dynamic, energetic and who can bring about a lot of change and enthusiasm into teams and functions. Having an opportunity to do an internship at a top company sets the foundation for your career path and makes you grow in so many ways, both professionally and personally. […]
An Interview with Paulo Peereboom – If You Want To Go Fast Go Alone, If You Want To Go Far Go Together
Paulo Peereboom, the CEO of Makro Netherlands talks about career development, diversity, and teamwork. Find out what he thinks about the importance of culture fit, motivating a team, and the three types of people every team should have. ‘Surround yourself with people who think different from you. Diversity in a team is very important. There’s […]
Welcome to Our Blog
We are in the matchmaking business: we select clients who can offer a strong employment value proposition to our network of top talents. We then help our clients develop talent pipelines so that they can be proactive in their talent planning, rather than being reactive to unplanned succession changes. We also act as career counsellors […]