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Michael Page assists businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to global organizations, in recruiting the right candidates for professional and management positions. With a global presence and specialists working in a wide range of disciplines, we provide our unique expertise and connect thousands of companies and job seekers each year. We regularly publish expert advice on our website, covering the latest topics and trends in the job market.

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10 TED talks to put perspective into your career

We all need advice – and an outsider’s opinion is a great way to get perspective, and when it comes to our career, it…

Seven easy ways to maximise your performance this year

Do you often find it difficult to be productive at work? With the distractions and stresses that modern day life bring,…

How to negotiate your salary

Salary negotiation is a skill that those hiring are usually much more adept at than those they hire, so it is important…

How to optimize your CV so it stands out

We’ve all been there: sending CVs out to countless recruiters or hiring managers and waiting to hear something…

Nine questions to ask your recruitment consultant before your next int…

Being put forward for an interview is a great achievement; it means your recruitment consultant has decided you’re…

How to calculate your worth

Whether you’re looking for a pay rise, considering a career change, or about to get promoted, it’s important to know…

How to maintain a work life balance

It is important to have a balance between your job and the other areas of your life so you can be productive, healthy…

Creating a career plan

Having goals, ambition and knowing what you want is crucial to succeeding in your career. Without a clear pathway it…

The first day: a guide for experienced professionals

Starting a new job is an exciting time. Amidst the exhilaration of your first day, you’ll want to be sure that you…

How to prepare for a second stage interview

Second stage interviews are becoming much more common, as businesses stress the need to find the very best candidate…

10 ways to take the sting out of second interviews

The field’s been narrowed and you’re still in the running. If you’re feeling anxious at the prospect of a day of one-to…

How to create a smooth onboarding process at your company

First impressions count – and this goes for companies and employees. If a new starter’s first days are smooth…

How can your business break even or better on new hires

There’s an interesting conundrum developing in the recruitment and retention of talent. How long does it take for a…

How to carry out reference checks on potential employees

While many candidates can sell themselves very convincingly in their written resume and interviews, a second…

Having trouble spotting the best talent? Try behavioural-based intervi…

When faced with an afternoon line-up of interviews to fill a vacant position in your department, your biggest worry is…

Creating a compelling EVP

An Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is a unique set of benefits an employee receives in return for the skills,…

What does Artificial Intelligence mean for the role of an accountant?

Most people have seen, or are at least familiar with films like Blade Runner, Terminator or even Wall-E. When watching s…

Top 10 skills you need in your finance team

While finance functions including accounting, tax, and treasury, still require the core skills of a well-trained and qua…

How to identify a top sales candidate

The best sales candidates are typically well looked after by their employers in this competitive market. Salaries are go…

Top 10 skills you need in your sales team

The big data revolution has affected few functions more than sales. Some skills remain perennially important; first and…

10 Skills driving the marketing function forward

The evolution of data adoption and usage will continue to drive the marketing sector forward this year. The proper utili…

10 skills you need in your HR team

The human resources function is in the midst of a technological revolution and roles within the sector are evolving…

The importance of data in the HR world

Since the reduction of all-paper systems and the introduction of GDPR, it has never been more important to make sure you…

People analytics in HR: getting the best out of your people

The HR function has seen a multitude of developments over the years in terms of new technologies, AI, and automation…