Posts by Sara McPhee
The Data Center Boom: What It Means for Energy Recruiters in the US
The rapid growth of AI data center demand across the United States has welcomed a new era for energy recruiters. As these facilities boom, the need for skilled professionals to design, build, and maintain the necessary infrastructure has increased. For energy recruiters, this presents both opportunities and challenges not only in sourcing talent for the…
Read MoreAgni’s story – a new opportunity in New York
What inspired you to work with FIFTEEN WEST? I’ve known Sara and the FIFTEEN WEST team for the best part of three years, so naturally when I was looking for my next role, she was my first call. Outside of that, their reputation and networks within the US market speaks for itself. How has your…
Read MoreSeven Steps to Improve Your Interview Process
The interview stage is a vital part of any recruitment campaign, helping businesses gain real insight into what makes their potential hires tick. But with a candidate-driven market and growing discontent with over-long hiring times, many businesses need to redesign their interview process. Here are seven steps to improve your interviews: 1. Start with a…
Read MoreWhat is Search to Search? And How Are We Improving our Industry?
People are the heart of any business and the recruitment industry is no different. But just like any other industry, finding the right people to fill a recruitment role requires a specific set of skills and knowledge. That is the central insight behind Search to Search – a fast-growing subcategory of recruitment that specialises in…
Read MoreFive Ways Recruiters Can Instantly Impact Their Clients’ Diversity & Inclusion
One of the great joys of working in recruitment is the power to directly impact people’s lives. But in matters of Diversity and Inclusion, many of us feel frustrated that there isn’t more we can do. In this article, we explore five ways recruiters can have a more immediate impact on their clients’ DEI efforts:…
Read MoreDoes Your Company Genuinely Care About Your Wellbeing?
Businesses like to use pretty cosy terms for their workforce. They are a “team”, a “family”, a “community”. The implication being that we’re all in this together. But as the pandemic showed, not every employer walks the walk. And your boss can offer to legally adopt you if they like. It won’t mean a thing…
Read MoreJack Hart discusses what the big differences are relocating from the UK to USA
The latest episode of FMFW discusses all things tax, and, the differences between the UK and the US markets. Jack Hart joins Sara McPhee to discuss: His experience at Pure Search Relocating from the UK to America and what the big differences are. The difference between the US and the UK markets. The tax market in general. What is…
Read MoreHow to approach a job search in uncertain times with Matthew Baden
HERE IT IS! The eagerly anticipated next episode of Fifteen Minutes with FIFTEEN WEST sees Sara McPhee talking to Matthew Baden. They discuss: How to approach a job search in uncertain times How the New York market has been affected by Covid-19 Working for a large business Vs a boutique one The responsibility of business…
Read MoreThe Impact of COVID-19 whilst starting a Recruitment Business with Mark Wexlawek
This week on Fifteen Minutes with FIFTEEN WEST I chatted to Mark Weclawek, Founder of the The M-Wek Company. Mark shares his experience of: Building a service driven business whilst creating a high performing, autonomous culture Diversity & Inclusion Hiring during a global pandemic The impact of Covid19 The importance of being a partner and NOT…
Read MoreWe take a look at the future of Recruitment with Gordon Stoddart
The next episode of Fifteen Minutes with FIFTEEN WEST is NOW LIVE! Lisa Walder talks to the amazing Gordon Stoddart, Co-Founder of The Recruitment Network. They discuss: The importance of networks. The challenges and the success stories of Lockdown. What the future of recruitment might look like.
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