Common interview question – what an interviewer is looking for when they ask these questions   Interviews can be a daunting experience. In order to perform to the best of your ability, a cool head and thorough preparation are key to your potential success. Whilst it is virtually impossible to predict exactly what an interviewer […]

WORLD CUP – SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS   As England march on in their quest for World Cup glory, employers could find themselves facing staff productivity issues with many matches taking place during working hours. We outline some of the ways that employers can tackle some of the most common concerns whilst still enabling employees […]

  Fantasy Football The World Cup might just be about to get started but things have already reached fever pitch with Steven Biggadike of AVT Reliability triumphing as 2017/18 Manager of the Season in Sharp Consultancy’s annual Fantasy Football League. Over 60individuals pitted their wits against each other over the long, hard and fiercely contested […]

Sharp Raise a Glass to Networking Event Sharp Consultancy’s ‘Women in Business’ evenings have proven to be hugely popular and now the Sheffield-based financial recruiters have once again welcomed guests from across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to another popular networking event – this time for Gin Tasting. Attendees included finance and HR clients from throughout […]

Our tips for conducting a successful interview….for employers The interview is one of the most important aspects of the hiring process; but it’s not just candidates that need to prepare and put themselves in the best possible position for success – the interview is a two way street! Here are our suggestions for the best […]

Our commitment to charity At Sharp Consultancy we like to play our part in supporting local charities.  Throughout the year our staff can regularly be found taking part in sponsored events and charity awareness days to support many worthy causes. We also make a donation for every one of our SQQ questionnaires which is returned […]

Tips to becoming a great leader You’ve worked hard and have just gained a promotion to a new management role.  Whether it’s your first time in a leadership position or you’re moving to a new company, here are our suggestions on how to inspire and win the trust of your team. Start as you mean […]

TURN UP THE HEAT By Natalie Lomas Summer is fast approaching and whilst long, hot sunny days may still seem some way off, the coming months can present employers with some seasonally related staff scenarios to handle. We take a look at a few of the most common situations HR Teams are likely to face […]

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AT WORK As well as initiatives designed to aid employees’ health and happiness, increase productivity and reduce absence and workplace stress, there are some simple day to day things that employers can do to  encourage their teams to look after themselves at work. Take a lunch break Don’t allow staff to […]

What to do with a 2:2  By James Reed As thoughts turn towards life after university many graduates facing the prospect of achieving a 2:2 degree classification may be feeling anxious about their chances of success when it comes to securing employment. Yet not achieving a 2:1 doesn’t have to mean the end of the […]