There is something faintly ironic about how agencies talk about hiring top billers. The focus is almost always on attraction. What will tempt them? What will land them? How much will it take? What gets less attention is the fact that top billers are conducting their own due diligence at exactly the same time. Because they are.
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Here’s something we see all the time: recruiters who are brilliant at coaching candidates through offer negotiations but struggle when it comes to their own salary conversations. You know your value. You’ve got the billing figures to prove it. But when it’s time to negotiate, something gets lost in translation.
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Welcome to LinkedIn jail, that uncomfortable purgatory where your perfectly legitimate professional profile is suddenly treated like you’re running some kind of digital pyramid scheme from your basement.
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At Harrison Sands, most of our team have done time in LinkedIn jail at some point in our careers. We’ve learned the hard way what triggers those dreaded account restrictions, and now we’re sharing our collective wisdom to help you stay on the right side of LinkedIn’s increasingly suspicious algorithm.
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Discover what’s actually working on LinkedIn in 2025. We’ve decoded the algorithm to reveal why some posts go viral while others flop, with actionable strategies for recruiters to boost engagement.
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Handing in your notice, quitting, leaving, bailing out, or resigning… whatever you call it, deciding to move on from your current employer can be a stressful experience. So check out our guide on how to resign effectively, to ensure you do it right. Before resigning It’s essential to make sure your new job offer is
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Let’s be honest: recruitment isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s a fast-paced, high-pressure industry, and the agency you work for can make all the difference between loving your job and dreading Monday mornings. If you’ve been feeling a bit ‘off’ about your current agency, it might not just be a bad week – it could be
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As we move through 2025, updates to UK employment law are set to bring new challenges and opportunities. These changes will influence how employers and candidates approach work—and it’s up to us in recruitment to help them navigate this evolving landscape. From new “day one” rights to flexible working reforms, here’s a deeper dive into
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Even with the festive season in full swing, the recruitment world doesn’t just grind to a halt, especially not in the world of education recruitment. For many of us, December is about balancing a heavy workload, achieving year-end targets and finding time to recharge – all while navigating the social side of the season. Here’s
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The recruitment industry is more competitive than ever and the agencies that stand out are those boldly pushing boundaries. At Harrison Sands, we have the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most successful recruitment agencies and we’ve spotted clear patterns in how they’re staying ahead of the curve. Here are four innovative, practical
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