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Flexible working: beyond covid-19

There are many things that you should consider when you’re looking for a new employer. There’s the usual: the job, the pay, perks, culture and [...]

25 Jan 2021

Brexit and tech hiring: what’s the reality?

Ever since the idea of Brexit surfaced in the UK, one of its major criticisms has been that it will make hiring in the technology [...]

24 Jun 2020

Self-Development Tips for Furloughed Workers

We’ve listed some of our self-development tips below and hopefully these ideas will help keep you occupied with tasks that will teach you new things and in some cases improve your CV.

05 Jun 2020

Insights into the Stack Overflow 2020 Developer Survey

Hello everyone, welcome to more of my words. This time round, I’m taking a deep dive into the Stack Overflow 2020 Developer survey.

14 Apr 2020

Your Personal Brand:
Network like a recruiter

Finding a job amid coronavirus is obviously, a difficult time for all involved and it's likely to remain difficult while the world recovers from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, there are some ways to get ahead.

07 Apr 2020

How to find a job
during COVID-19

The world is a weird place at the moment. If you're wondering about getting your foot in the door for that dream role, have a read of our guide to finding a job right now.

02 Apr 2020

How to stay productive while working from home

The new normal is now working from home. This brings with it a no of issues around productivity. Here's how you can stay productive while working from home.

23 Mar 2020

What the IR35 delay means for digital workers and businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything - both for businesses and individuals. As well as the obvious health implications and risks, it also brings with it a wealth of economic issues, and there are fears that many more will lose their jobs alongside the already-growing unemployed.

20 Mar 2020

Product Management: A Day in the life

We’ve collated the product management expertise that we’ve gathered over the years to help give a picture of a day in the life of a product manager. We’ve tailored our career advice to two different ends of the scale - to show what life is like as a product manager or product owner in both startups and big companies.

06 Mar 2020

A career in Product Management: top tips

Looking for advice on how to pursue a career in product management? Look no further. We sat down with Carlos Silva - a previous VP of Product at Jinn to get his expert tips and career advice for life as a product manager.

07 Feb 2020

Switching careers: Why I left Product Management to take up software engineering

We sat down with JenniKate Wallace - a previous senior product manager who took a leap of faith and quit her job to take up her true passion: software engineering.

25 Sep 2019

Interview tips: Ace that phone interview

The phone interview is an important stage in the process. Some of the preparation tips we've discussed before will be relevant.

25 Sep 2019

Interview Tips: Preparation is key

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail and we want all of our candidates to succeed in getting their ideal job.

25 Sep 2019

You’ve got the promotion, now negotiate a pay rise

You’re getting promoted. Congrats! Now consider how to approach the inevitable salary negotiations that go with it.

25 Sep 2019

CV Tips: Rules for writing a CV

Dedicating a little more time into your writing skills, will help make the message you want your CV to portray, come across more clearly.

25 Sep 2019

Negotiating a starting salary: The run down

Negotiating a starting salary the right way can increase your chances of success and reduce the risk of alienating your new employer.

25 Sep 2019

Interview Tips:
The Face-to-Face Interview

If you’re reading this - well done! It probably means you’ve done enough right to get yourself in front of a prospective employer for a face-to-face interview.

25 Sep 2019

CV Tips: The executive CV

Your executive level CV will have to be polished and impressive, because you’ll be competing with other people who have had equally accomplished careers.

25 Sep 2019

CV Tips: Show your personality

The most important target when writing a cv? Getting yourself noticed.

26 Oct 2018

Why i can’t help you with visa sponsorship, even if i wanted to

Every week I (and I’m sure most other agency recruiters) will get 10’s of messages and reach outs from people looking for a job in the UK but are coming from a location which requires them to get a tier 2 sponsorship visa.

24 May 2018

So I’m a junior developer looking for a job – but how do I stand-out from the crowd?

Hi all – it’s been a little bit of time since I’ve put together my thoughts, but I wanted to go over something I’ve discussed [...]

08 May 2018

Top Ten Tips for breaking into the UX Industry

Job hunting is hard. We’ve all been there, knowing where you want to go but you’re not sure what route to take. You’re putting yourself [...]

14 Mar 2018

How to land your Dream Job | Part 3: Cover Letter Tips & Tricks

Here at RedCat Digital, our candidates come first and we want to ensure we do everything we can to help you find your dream job. [...]

07 Mar 2018

How to land your dream job | Part 2: Finding the right role

So you’re wanting to find your dream job. As we mentioned in the first part of this series, it’s imperative that you focus on writing [...]

28 Feb 2018

How to land your dream job | Part 1: Writing the Perfect CV

Here at RedCat Digital, our candidates come first and we want to ensure we do everything we can to help you find your dream job. [...]

25 Jan 2018

Preparing for an Interview

How do you prepare for an interview? Whether it be formal or informal follow this guide and you'll be ready for anything!

19 Dec 2017

We Want a Pay Rise, Please!

Recently, candidates have been negotiating their pay harder than ever at offer stage. Francesca addresses how this impacts the hiring process.

20 Oct 2017

Ooh ‘Ek I’ve been made redundant

Being made redundant is never nice. One of our candidates talks through his experiences and how our UX consultant Sameer, helped him through the process.

03 Oct 2017

Be a Personal Branding Pro

So you've got the basics down, created a killer LinkedIn profile, now how do you take it up a notch and get yourself out there?

22 Sep 2017

The Journey from Consulting to Product Management

Ollie talks to the VP of Product from Jinn about his career and his advice for other management consultants looking to move to product management.

24 Aug 2017

Junior UX’ers – Here’s How to Create a Cracking Portfolio!

Sam, Team UX, sat down with long-term candidate Shaun Stilwell, Head of User Experience, to discuss how Junior UX-ers can improve their portfolios.

25 Jul 2017

5 Simple Steps to a Successful Interview

What are the most important things you need before you go to an interview? Our Head of Agency shares his 5 simple steps to success.

13 Jul 2017

Is Being a Full-Time Working Mummy a Selfish Decision?

Francesca Lambert is one of full-time working mums at RedCat Digital. She's spoken to Subna Ganesh to find out whether you can really be a parent and work.

29 Jun 2017

From London Black Cab driver to Data Scientist…Hear this unique and inspiring story of why transferable skills matter

Andy recently placed Mike, a Black Cab driver who returned to Big Data. Hear this unique and inspiring story of why transferable skills matter.

27 Jun 2017

Red Flags, Standing Out and the GA

Jack recently attended a GA forum speaking on a panel with senior recruiters and CTOs. Here's his advice for junior developers!

08 Jun 2017

Does a Data Scientist need a PhD?

Our senior big data consultant asks Billy Wong, Lead Data Scientist at TES Global, if a PhD is really necessary for a data scientist.

06 Jun 2017

Things I’ve Learnt from Being on LinkedIn All Day, Every Day – Part 1

From sourcing professional football players to having the most connections, here are the weird and wonderful posts Jack has found on LinkedIn.

01 Jun 2017

Counter Offered? You May Want to Read This…

Accepting a counter offer from your current company might be tempting but it's essential that you consider these things before making a decision.

16 May 2017

How Do You Make the Next Step? : Struggles that Junior Developers Face and How to Overcome Them

What to go from junior developer to a mid-weight role? Not sure what your next step should be? Let this article be your guide!

27 Apr 2017

Stack Overflow’s 2017 Developer Ecosystem from a Recruiter’s Perspective

Back with a second blog this week, our Front End Developer Recruiter writes about hiring techies using Stack Overflow’s 2017 survey results.

26 Apr 2017

Are Marketing Qualifications Still Necessary?

Guest writer Danny Jack, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at TradeRive, gives RedCat his opinion on the need for marketing qualifications in the digital age.

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