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What professionals assume when salary is not listed and why it matters

Salary transparency has become one of the most debated topics in hiring. Yet many organisations still choose not to list salary in job advertisements — often to preserve flexibility, accommodate ...

How do you network in a way that feels natural not draining?

Networking often feels draining for many professionals, not because they lack confidence, but because most traditional networking environments do not match how they naturally build relationships....

7 Tips to AI-Proof your career

AI is reshaping how work gets done, not through sudden losses, but through a steady shift in what organisations value. The question is no longer “Will AI take my job?” but “How do I stay relevant ...

How to showcase leadership in interviews?

Leadership is not always about managing a team, it is about how you respond when there is no clear direction, how you bring others together, and how you move work forward when things get stuck. ...

How to choose the right next role

The higher you progress in your career, the harder it can be to decide what is next. Not because options are limited, but because priorities evolve. For mid-career professionals, finding a new role...

How to bounce back after a tough interview?

We have all had that moment, walking out of an interview replaying every detail. The question you wish you’d answered differently. The silence that seemed longer than it probably was. The feeling ...

Hiring

Salary Trends in the UK

Salary Trend Insights from JAC RecruitmentWhen planning a career move in the UK, understanding salary trends is essential for making informed decisions.At JAC Recruitment, we analysed data from pr...

Decision Fatigue at Work: Why you struggle to make clear decision by afternoon

By 3 pm, your inbox is overflowing, your to-do list has not shrunk, and every task feels equally urgent. You open a document, close it, check your messages again, but somehow, nothing feels clear e...

Career

Thinking about resigning? Read this first.

Resignation is not just a career step. It is a moment, and often, an emotional one. You are moving towards something new but also walking away from the known: colleagues you like, habits you have ...

7 Things smart candidates do before they hit "apply"

You have found it, the job that checks all your boxes. Your cursor hovers over “Apply,” and for a split second, it feels like momentum. But wait. That one click? It can either launch your next o...

Team Culture is not one-size-fits-all

806 people. Four very different preferences.That is what our recent survey on team engagement revealed. When asked, “What is the best way to build team engagement?”, here is how people voted: 43%...

How to keep growing when promotions are not possible?

Most people think career growth means a new title and a bigger paycheck. But here is the truth: promotions are not always available. Companies have flatter structures, tighter budgets, and fewer ...

Career

How to negotiate salary without risking the offer?

You have gone through the interviews, met with decision-makers, and finally received the job offer. It is exciting but then comes the question of salary. For many professionals, this moment brings...

What makes a good manager?

Becoming a manager for the first time is exciting and a little daunting. You suddenly go from managing tasks to managing people. And not just their performance, but their experience. Their growth. ...

How to handle more work with less stress?

It happens more often than we would like to admit. Your day starts with a reasonably clear to-do list, and by lunchtime, it is a different story. A colleague goes on leave. A project deadline gets...

Career

The Job-Hopping Conversation

“Job hopping.”It is a phrase that means different things to different people. For some, it is a sign of ambition and adaptability. For others, it raises questions about focus, reliability, or sta...

What gets in the way of doing our best work?

We all want to do great work. But sometimes, even when we are trying, something invisible gets in the way.So we asked, and here is what 230+ professionals shared:At first glance, it is easy to as...

Would you stay if your manager left?

It is a question that makes most people pause.Not because there is a right or wrong answer, but because it taps into something deeper: what really keeps us in a job? Is it the people, the purpose...

Start-Up vs Enterprise: Which Work Style Fuels Your Growth?

When it comes to choosing between working at a start-up or a large enterprise, most people expect a checklist: structure vs speed, stability vs innovation, perks vs purpose.But the real difference...

Would You Be Honest About Your Mental Health at Work?

Mental health is an important part of our overall wellbeing and it affects how we work, connect, and perform. But how comfortable do people really feel acknowledging mental health challenges in t...