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Using Your Personal Brand to Enhance Your Career

Brand you should be the top of your priorities when looking to develop your career. Here are three top areas you should be investing time into to get … Read more.

3 Aug 2018

Reuben Sinclair's Recruitment Cost Calculator

By Rohan Shah

Do you know how much time and money you spend on recruitment? If you’re a hiring manager weighing up whether or not you need to outsource or delegate … Read more.

26 Jul 2018

How to hire good sales staff (Without Using a Recruiter)

How to Recruit Good Sales Staff (Without Using a Recruiter)

By Tom Byrne, Sales Recruiter

Yes I might be a Sales Recruiter but this blog is all about giving you insider tips on how you can hire great sales people without using a recruitment … Read more.

25 Jul 2018

How to begin a career in SEO

By Nadia Elkheir, Digital Recruitment Consultant

SEO strategists are becoming "a must" for businesses across all industries. So, how do you kick start a career in Search Engine Optimisation? … Read more.

10 Apr 2018

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8 considerations to get the salary you deserve

By Callum Stevenson, PR Recruiter

Getting the salary you deserve is one the most talked about topics when it comes to getting what you want. This blog will help you think about how to … Read more.

13 Mar 2018

Personal Branding for Career Success Birkbeck

Unleashing your Personal Brand for Career Success

By Neil Grant, Head of Digital Recruitment

In partnership with Birkbeck's UpScale programme, I hosted an event for students to give key tips on creating and using Personal Branding to be succes … Read more.

2 Mar 2018

A Day in the Life: B2B PR Technology Account Executive

A Day in the Life: B2B PR Tech Account Executive

By Callum Stevenson, PR Recruiter

A Day in the Life of a B2B PR Account Executive: what is it like to work for a B2B tech company and what are the skills that make you successful as a … Read more.

20 Feb 2018

6 Ways To Prove You’re An Awesome Sales Person

By Tom Byrne, Sales Recruiter

If you're a sales person who has an interview coming up, read this first. Gain tips on how to PROVE your sales skills at interview stage using these u … Read more.

13 Feb 2018

10 Exit Interview Questions Employers Should Ask

10 Questions Bosses Should Be Asking In Exit Interviews

By Callum Stevenson, PR Recruiter

Exit interviews - a great opportunity for feedback and well wishes, make sure you are doing it right and asking the right questions to gain the most v … Read more.

2 Feb 2018

Reuben Sinclair Chosen as CIPR's 'Talent Partner'

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

As part of both organisations ongoing dedication to excellence within the PR industry, the CIPR and Reuben Sinclair have formed a talent partnership t … Read more.

26 Jan 2018

Online Training & Resources For PR professionals

By Callum Stevenson, PR Recruitment Consultant

Looking for some tips on where to find free, useful resources and training online for PR professionals? Maya has asked every PR candidate she's spoken … Read more.

18 Jan 2018

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Current trends in Public Relations

By Alexandra Lewington PR recruiter

In the ever changing world of Public Relations, how are employers ensuring they’re hiring the right people and job seekers finding the right company t … Read more.

23 Mar 2017

PRCA City & Financial Awards 2017

By Alexandra Lewington, Head of PR

Reuben Sinclair is delighted to be sponsoring an award at 2017's PRCA City and Financial Awards. The finalists in the Best Strategic Communications an … Read more.

15 Feb 2017

Dos & Don'ts: The Post Interview Follow Up

By Tom Byrne. Sales Recruiter

Following up after an interview for a role you really want. What's the etiquette and how do you maximize the opportunity? … Read more.

7 Feb 2017

New Managed Service Partnership with Rostrum!

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

Reuben Sinclair is delighted to announce a new Managed Service agreement with award-winning PR and content marketing agency, Rostrum. … Read more.

7 Feb 2017

2016 Business Development & Sales Salaries

By Grant Dixon, Managing Director

What did salaries and benefits look like for sales and business development professionals in the 2016? Here's a breakdown of national salaries in the … Read more.

26 Jan 2017

2017 Digital Marketing Salary Survey

By Neil Grant, Head of Digital

Reuben Sinclair's 2016 - 2017 Digital Marketing Salary Survey and Job Market Review is here! This is a comprehensive summary of 2016 and what can be e … Read more.

20 Jan 2017

2017 PR Salary Survey - The Results Are In!

By Alexandra Lewington, Head of PR

It's that time of year, the 2016 - 2017 PR & Communications Salary Survey and Job Market Review. Know your worth and our tips for success in 2017 for … Read more.

9 Jan 2017

PR Leaders On Attracting and Retaining Talent

By Rohan Shah

In November 2016, Reuben Sinclair and the Amber Group connected MDs from some the top PR agencies around. Why? To discuss and share best practice on h … Read more.

18 Nov 2016

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WINNERS! Best Agency Side Recruitment Agency

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

We're delighted to have won the 2016 'Best Agency Side Recruiter' award (for the third time!) at this year's Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards! … Read more.

16 Nov 2016

TAKE PART! The Annual Salary Survey

By Neil Grant

Are you getting paid enough? What industries are the highest and lowest paid? What companies are dishing out the best benefits? Contribute to the wide … Read more.

25 Oct 2016

Free Digital Marketing training and resources blog

Free Online Digital Marketing Training and Resources

By Neil Grant, Digital Marketing Recruiter

Want to know what the best free digital marketing training and resources providers are on the web? Look no further, we've asked digital experts what t … Read more.

27 Sep 2016

Hiring Millennials: What they want and why they'll stay

By Neil Grant, PR Recruiter

Millennials are now entering the workforce in huge numbers. Within the next five years, millennials will make up about half the workforce, and in ten … Read more.

22 Aug 2016

Five actions to get the job of your dreams

By Alexandra Lewington, PR Recruiter

It’s true, finding a job is a full time job and that’s why recruitment agencies exist and why I’ve got a job! We hear from candidates all the time who … Read more.

15 Aug 2016

Changing your PR career route? Read this first.

By Alexandra Lewington, PR Recruiter

Decisions, decisions. Far too many PR professionals take the leap into a new PR job without properly considering all the options. If you're looking to … Read more.

12 Aug 2016

An Expert's Guide to Approaching a Sales Interview

By Harriet Johnston, Sales Recruiter

Prepping for your interview is integral, our sales recruitment team spend hours prepping candidates and for good reason. If candidates are thoroughly … Read more.

10 Aug 2016

Sales Interview Questions To Ask And Prepare For

By Harriet Johnston, Sales Recruiter

Have a sales interview coming up? Want to test yourself and make sure you've got all the likely answers prepared? Look no further! … Read more.

10 Aug 2016

Digital Recruitment Hacks for Employers

By Neil Grant, PR & Digital Recruiter

Become a candidate magnet. This is blog filled with hacks for employers to improve their digital recruitment processes to attract the best candidates. … Read more.

26 Jul 2016

Nadeem Shaikh, Athlete & Sales Coach

By Harriet Johnston, Senior Sales Recruiter

Hear from a man who turned his career as an international athlete into an organisation that has developed some of the best sales teams in the UK. How? … Read more.

15 Jul 2016

Why Every Grad Should Intern at a Recruitment Agency

By Sam Collins

Ever thought about interning at a recruitment agency? No, thought not! Hear me out though, here's what I learnt from interning at a recruitment agency … Read more.

27 Jun 2016

Best Permanent Recruitment Consultant

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

Reuben Sinclair has an award winning recruitment star! We're delighted to announce our wonderful Alexandra, has won the 'Best Permanent Recruitment Co … Read more.

24 Jun 2016

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The Auto Enrolment Pension: What you need to know

By Rohan Shah

In April 2016, the auto enrolment pension came into play, below is a breakdown of what this means for you now and in the long run and what you can do … Read more.

17 May 2016

2016 PR & Communications Salaries

By Alex Robinson, PR Recruiter

Here are the results of the PR Salary Survey that was completed by PR professionals across a range of levels and industries. … Read more.

10 May 2016

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Avoid Hiring Bad Managers. Here are 15 Questions to Ask

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

According to the Huffington Post 50% of employees who don't feel valued by their boss plan to look for another job in the next year. Avoid hiring bad … Read more.

9 May 2016

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The Three Influencers on PR Salaries in 2016

By Alexandra Lewington, PR Recruiter

If you’re not where you want to be in your PR career and need a nudge in the right direction or you are interested in the insights we gathered from PR … Read more.

3 May 2016

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Are you Considering a Career in Recruitment?

By Harriet Johnston, Sales Recruiter

This blog has been written to give anyone who is considering a career in recruitment, Harriet Johnston - a Senior Recruitment Consultant gives a real … Read more.

18 Apr 2016

Hugh Taggart, MD and Partner at Bell Pottinger PR

By Alexandra Lewington

Hugh Taggart is Managing Director and Partner at one of the world's largest Public Relations Agencies. Hugh spent 20 minutes with us to give us the in … Read more.

12 Apr 2016

Blog - Reasons To Use A Recruiter Exclusively

6 reasons to work exclusively with a recruiter

By Rohan Shah, Marketing Recruiter

Working exclusively with a recruitment agency may seem like putting all your eggs in one basket but in fact, with the right recruitment agency, it wil … Read more.

8 Apr 2016

Improve your Personal Brand to clinch your next job

By Alex Robinson, PR Recruiter

PR, sales, marketing and digital jobs in London can be hard to come by, so if you are on the hunt then you should practice what you intend to preach r … Read more.

7 Apr 2016

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Including non-work related experiences on your CV

By William Ong, Sales Recruiter

It can be difficult, especially at the beginning of your career, to prove yourself as a viable candidate when you are yet to amass the kind of experie … Read more.

4 Apr 2016

[VIDEO] The Top 10 Most Stand Out Creative CVs

By Reuben Sinclair Ltd

Employers receive hundreds, sometimes thousands of CVs every month. If you want to get the job, you're going to have to stand out to your future empl … Read more.

1 Apr 2016

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Show off your media contacts to get your next PR job

By Reuben Sinclair

Companies looking for a new PR professional need a key thing from their new employee: a bulging media contacts book. You can be as innovative and cre … Read more.

14 Mar 2016

Blog - Four Things Not To Say In An Interview

4 things you should NOT say in an interview

By George Brandon, Sales Recruiter

No matter how many CV tips you've followed to create a winning resume, if you've managed to secure an interview, don't let yourself down at this stage … Read more.

8 Mar 2016

Recruitment is marketing (or should be)

By Rohan Shah, Managing Director

IBM recently released the below video on how the recruiter mindset and strategy is changing and we couldn’t agree more. It's true, recruitment IS mark … Read more.

1 Mar 2016

Blog - How To Get Ahead In Public Relations

How to get ahead in your Public Relations career

By Alex Robinson, PR Recruiter

Public relations is a competitive industry, so making sure you get noticed can be a challenge. Here’s some top career advice tips to ensure you don't … Read more.

17 Feb 2016

You 're Hired - Recruitment Blog - Recruitment Advice

The most effective interview method you can use

By Rohan Shah, Marketing Recruiter

This interview method has been proven to work for large corporate organisations, small start ups and us. Create a recruitment process that finds you t … Read more.

16 Feb 2016

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Three top tips for finding a job in marketing

By Three top tips for finding a job in marketing

So you're on the job market trying to find a job in marketing? It can be a competitive world out there! … Read more.

15 Feb 2016

Blog - How To Wite A CV For A Marketing Position

How to write an effective CV for a marketing position

By Harriet Johnston, Marketing Recruiter

Your CV is your most effective sales tool and its sole purpose is to provide you with opportunities to meet potential employers. It's your chance to p … Read more.

4 Feb 2016

Mental Toughness - How tough do you think you are?

By William Ong, Sales Recruiter

It’s sometimes hard to measure how to determine ones resilience when it comes to mental toughness. I have been on several training sessions and semina … Read more.

3 Feb 2016

Questions you may be asked in a web developer interview

By Nadia Elkheir, Digital Recruiter

Preparation is key, don't get caught out in your next job interview. We've collated a range of interview questions that you may be asked if you are g … Read more.

31 Jan 2016

Blog - First Impressions In Your Interview Counts

First interview impressions – a two-sided sword

By Alex Robinson, PR and Digital Recruiter

The old saying about never having a second chance to make a first impression will always hold true. Yet, whether you're looking for a job in sales, ma … Read more.

26 Jan 2016

An interview with Nick Morgan, CEO of The Big Cat Group

By Hannah Hodgkinson

Nick Morgan is CEO of The Big Cat Group - made up of event production agency, The Fair and experiential agency, House of Experience. … Read more.

25 Jan 2016

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5 ways to use Twitter to find talented candidates

By Alexandra Lewington, PR recruiter

Use all the networks you have to find candidates for the roles you are currently recruiting for. These tips should help hiring managers reach people … Read more.

21 Jan 2016

How to approach an interview and get the job you want

By Neil Grant, PR Recruiter

Take these steps to prepare adequately for your next interview. Learn about interview structures and how to approach the questions you are likely to … Read more.

19 Jan 2016

Jodie Cook, Award Winning Social Media Entrepreneur

By Hannah Hodgkinson

Jodie is an award-winning social media entrepreneur and business leader. She has rapidly become one of the UK’s leading social media experts having es … Read more.

12 Jan 2016

Want a job in Public Relations? Here are our top tips

By Alexandra Lewington, PR recruiter

The average UK PR professional is paid £48,247pa, which is nearly twice the average salary for the UK workforce as a whole, and with a reputation for … Read more.

12 Jan 2016

30 Sales Interview Questions To Prepare For

By William Ong, Sales Recruiter

If you are going for a sales position then you ultimately have to make sure that you are able to promote yourself. To help you succeed I have collate … Read more.

11 Jan 2016

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Competency Interviews: How to be a S.T.A.R

By Grant Dixon

Going for an interview is normally a pretty stressful experience. We put ourselves under a lot of pressure to look right, sound right, not fidget, ma … Read more.

6 Jan 2016

Simple steps to improve your LinkedIn profile

By Reuben Sinclair

LinkedIn is the most used tool for hiring managers and recruiters for finding talent, so if you have a LinkedIn account, make sure it's working hard f … Read more.

1 Jan 2016

Reuben Sinclair is Highly Commended! #MARA2015

By Reuben Sinclair

We are pleased to announce that Reuben Sinclair was awarded with Highly Commended in the Best Agency Side Recruitment Team category at 2015's Marketin … Read more.

11 Dec 2015

CEO Logistics: Our best application yet #SearchingForSanta

By Hannah Hodgkinson, Marketing Manager

Reuben Sinclair's job role for Logistics CEO has been receiving fantastic applications, we felt that this cover letter deserved a share. … Read more.

8 Dec 2015

In House Recruitment Awards - House Of Fraser

The In House Recruitment Awards 2015

By Rohan Shah, Marketing Recruiter

Last month Reuben Sinclair was an award partner for the In-House Recruitment Awards in London. The awards celebrated all the successes of In House tea … Read more.

2 Dec 2015

An interview with Jack Lundie of Oxfam

By Hannah Hodgkinson

Jack has worked for three of the UK's biggest charities, Oxfam, Save the Children and Comic Relief. Jack spent time with us to give his knowledge and … Read more.

23 Nov 2015

30 Digital Marketing Interview Questions to Prepare for

By Neil Grant, PR Recruiter

Below are some interview questions that you may encounter if you are going for a job in the digital marketing sector. I recruit for some of the large … Read more.

17 Nov 2015

An interview with Shane Williams, Wanderlust

By Hannah Hodgkinson

Shane Williams, Australian Entrepreneur and Founder of Wanderlust, the travel tribe takes half an hour out of his busy schedule to answer questions on … Read more.

3 Nov 2015

Candidate is King - Employer Branding is Important

By Rohan Shah, Marketing Recruiter

The war for talent is tougher than ever, we believe organisations must invest in their employer brand. Here is a collection of best practice employer … Read more.

15 Oct 2015

New partnership announced with The Marketers' Forum

By Hannah Hodgkinson

Reuben Sinclair are delighted to announce our new partnership with The Marketers' Forum, a leading CIM training body for marketing professionals acros … Read more.

29 Sep 2015

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6 Tips to Get Your CV to the Top of the Pile

By Alex Robinson, PR and Digital Recruiter

I hate CVs. No, it’s not because I search through thousands every week, it’s because even in 2015 with all the information available online the overwh … Read more.

16 Sep 2015

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30 Public Relations Interview Questions to prepare for

By Charlotte Bradshaw, PR Recruiter

The best way to prepare for an interview is to make sure you know how you will answer the questions that are likely to come your way. As a PR recruit … Read more.

16 Sep 2015

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30 Marketing Interview Questions to prepare for

By Harriet Johnston, Marketing Recruiter

This blog will help you prepare for a marketing interview by giving you some example questions you may encounter. Most marketing interviews will cove … Read more.

12 Aug 2015

Rohan Shah presenting LinkedIn competition prize

An Apple a day...Here's our winner

By Owen Richards

At 5pm, Tuesday 17th July we randomly generated the winner of our 'Follow us on LinkedIn' competition. The winner was picked at random from over 2,500 … Read more.

22 Jul 2015

From Devon to London for Work Experience

By Joe Marshall, Recruitment Trainee

Having been born and lived in Devon all my life, the pace in London is extremely surreal to me. Working in Reuben Sinclair for just under a week has b … Read more.

16 Jul 2015

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The Salesman's Curse; "How are you today?"

By Owen Richards

Imagine this: I'm a Business Owner and I've just spent 2 hours in an intense client meeting. I'm mentally knackered, I'm hungry and I'm frustrated. Un … Read more.

9 Jul 2015

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6 ways to get the best out of your Recruiter

By Alex Robinson, PR and Digital Recruiter

It may surprise you or seem a little strange that I use recruitment consultancies when looking for a new member of the team. Why? I’m meant to be an ‘ … Read more.

29 Jun 2015

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Reuben Sinclair's team are Football Champions!

By Owen Richards

A usual Monday morning can be one of the most difficult, depressing times of the week for most of us. Dragging yourself out of bed, you wish it was s … Read more.

15 Jun 2015

The Reputation of a Recruitment Consultant

By Owen Richards

Working in a telemarketing company for almost a decade, I understand what it’s like to be seen as being fairly far down the professional food chain. O … Read more.

14 Jun 2015

C is for Change and V is for Very antiquated

By Rohan Shah, Recruitment Agency CEO

As a business owner, I’m constantly involved in change. Being privy to change when it’s happening within the company and outside of it... … Read more.

14 Aug 2014

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Is Social Media Even Worth It for Job Seekers?

By Owen Faulkner, Trainee Recruiter

The future is social… a phrase that is spoken with so much authority and conviction by the so-called marketing visionaries that we blindly jump on the … Read more.

24 Jul 2014

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Expert Advice on Climbing the PR Career Ladder

By Alexandra Lewington, PR recruiter

At some point you will come to a stage in your PR career where you want to move on – perhaps you’re not getting that promotion, perhaps you’re not cha … Read more.

7 Apr 2014

Best Agency Side Recruiter – MARA 2013

By Grant Dixon

The hard work paid off for the Reuben Sinclair team at the MARAs 2013. Shortlisted for five awards we managed to avoid returning home empty handed by … Read more.

7 Apr 2014

Job Hunters - avoid these social media mistakes

By Alexandra Lewington, PR recruiter

Recruiting for PR & marketing communications at Reuben Sinclair, we are well aware of the importance of Social Media in the industry. Virtually all PR … Read more.

7 Apr 2014

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Quotes You Should Know As A PR Professional

By Alexandra Lewington, PR Recruiter

We have collated 20 totally brillirant quotes for Public Relations professionals. First up..."All that you do or say is public relations". … Read more.

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Free Online Digital Marketing Training and Resources

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Nadeem Shaikh, Athlete & Sales Coach

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6 reasons to work exclusively with a recruiter

Improve your Personal Brand to clinch your next job

Including non-work related experiences on your CV

[VIDEO] The Top 10 Most Stand Out Creative CVs

Show off your media contacts to get your next PR job

4 things you should NOT say in an interview

Recruitment is marketing (or should be)

How to get ahead in your Public Relations career

The most effective interview method you can use

Three top tips for finding a job in marketing

How to write an effective CV for a marketing position

Mental Toughness - How tough do you think you are?

Questions you may be asked in a web developer interview

First interview impressions – a two-sided sword

An interview with Nick Morgan, CEO of The Big Cat Group

5 ways to use Twitter to find talented candidates

How to approach an interview and get the job you want

Jodie Cook, Award Winning Social Media Entrepreneur

Want a job in Public Relations? Here are our top tips

30 Sales Interview Questions To Prepare For

Competency Interviews: How to be a S.T.A.R

Simple steps to improve your LinkedIn profile

Reuben Sinclair is Highly Commended! #MARA2015

CEO Logistics: Our best application yet #SearchingForSanta

The In House Recruitment Awards 2015

An interview with Jack Lundie of Oxfam

30 Digital Marketing Interview Questions to Prepare for

An interview with Shane Williams, Wanderlust

Candidate is King - Employer Branding is Important

New partnership announced with The Marketers' Forum

6 Tips to Get Your CV to the Top of the Pile

30 Public Relations Interview Questions to prepare for

30 Marketing Interview Questions to prepare for

An Apple a day...Here's our winner

From Devon to London for Work Experience

The Salesman's Curse; "How are you today?"

6 ways to get the best out of your Recruiter

Reuben Sinclair's team are Football Champions!

The Reputation of a Recruitment Consultant

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