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Hiring is expensive. Losing people is even more expensive. The cost of replacing an employee isn’t just the recruitment fees – it’s the lost productivity, the knowledge that walks out the door, the impact on

You’ve posted the role and applications are rolling in. But as you scroll through, your heart sinks. You’re getting generic cover letters, irrelevant experience, CV’s that have been written with ChatGPT and candidates who’ve obviously

After nearly 12 years placing candidates in roles across Wokingham and beyond, we’ve learned something crucial: technical skills get someone through the door, but cultural fit determines whether they stay and thrive. The problem? Most

When you make a local hire, you might think you’re just filling a vacancy. But the impact of that decision reaches far beyond your office walls – it creates a powerful ripple effect that strengthens

When you picture your ideal hire, what comes to mind? Someone who’s done the job before? A CV packed with years in the industry? A track record that ticks every box? It makes sense. Experience

For nearly 12 years, Journey Recruitment has been more than just a recruitment agency – we’ve been your neighbours, your community partners and your advocates for local growth right here in Wokingham. As we head

For years, the job interview has been the cornerstone of the hiring process. It’s where employers “get a feel” for candidates, assess skills and decide whether they’re the right fit. But the problem is that

When you’re scrolling through job ads, it’s easy to get caught up in the long list of technical skills and qualifications. But many of the qualities that actually make you stand out as a candidate

One of the most common dilemmas hiring managers and HR teams face is this: Should you hire the candidate with the perfect skills – or the one who feels like the right cultural fit? At