Legal services is an incredibly buoyant industry. No matter what the role you’re looking to take within it there are a lot of benefits to committing to working in the sector. So, how do you get started with a legal career? 1. Identify the transferrable skills you already have. You may have specific sector expertise…
Looking for your first role straight out of university can feel like a tough challenge. However, although you may not yet have a wealth of experience to fall back on there is still plenty that you can do to give your application the best possible chance of success. Are you ready? Before you start the…
2i Recruit is thrilled to be supporting Guildford Philanthropy, helping to fund the work they’re doing in the local community of Guildford. All donations made by Corporate Ambassadors are even 50% match-funded by Guildford Borough Council, meaning that it has an even wider impact. So, who are Guildford Philanthropy and why have 2i Recruit chosen…
Have you reached that moment in your career when you know it’s time for a change but you’re not sure what that change needs to be? From excessive Sunday night blues to feeling constantly frustrated in the workplace, there are many signs that now might be the right moment to make that leap of faith…
A Graduate Scheme Assessment Centre can seem like an intimidating prospect. Together with a number of other candidates you’ll be asked to complete a range of tasks and tests that are designed to assess how suitable you’re likely to be for the graduate scheme – and perhaps for the business too. Most also feature an…
The employment market for graduates today is tough. Many people leave university without a fixed idea of what to do next and, even for those who know where they’re going, options can be limited by factors such as economic uncertainty and fewer jobs. That’s why it’s so important to stand out from the crowd as…
Although a CV is an essential part of every recruitment process, it doesn’t tell the full story. A CV is often most useful for ensuring that candidates meet a base level of skills and experience and for getting an overview of a career so far. However, there is a lot that a CV won’t tell…
How much does what you wear really impact on how successful you’re likely to be when it comes to a job interview? The reality is, the first impression you make on a hiring manager or potential employer is crucial and cannot be dismissed. You have just seven seconds to make the right impression when you…
What does diversity in the workplace mean? Many different ideas probably spring to mind, such as age, race, gender or disability, and more and more companies are facing pressure to employ a team that is diverse across all of these factors. However, there is more to diversity in the workplace than simply meeting quotas and…
This month, our Associate Director, Nikki Cook, is celebrating 10 years working as part of the 2i Recruit team. She joined 2i Recruit in May 2009 as a part-time Telesales Assistant, and now manages a team of Consultants to ensure that we deliver excellent service. So, what is it that has made Nikki stay? To…
