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Why Great Candidates Sometimes Underperform in Interviews
Great candidates don’t always shine in interviews. Stress, format, and bias can hide real talent. Are we hiring ability, or performance?

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4 hours ago2 min read


The Hidden Cost of a ‘Good Enough’ Hire
A “good enough” hire costs more than you think, lost productivity, damaged culture, and expensive rehiring cycles.

Joynes & Hunt
Jan 213 min read


Why Job Descriptions Are Quietly Killing Great Applications
Job descriptions don’t filter talent, they repel it. Here’s how vague, bloated JDs quietly stop great candidates from ever applying.

Joynes & Hunt
Jan 143 min read


The January Hiring Surge: What Job Seekers Need to Know
New year, new roles. January brings fresh budgets, faster hiring and more opportunities for prepared job seekers.

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Jan 73 min read


Making the Jump: How to Transition from Academia to Industry in STEM
Shift from academia to industry with confidence, translate your research, highlight transferable skills, and master industry-style interviews.

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Dec 10, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Interview Prep Cheat-Sheets: Your Shortcut to Job-Winning Confidence
Boost confidence with interview prep cheat-sheets covering research, STAR stories, key skills, and smart questions to stand out.

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Nov 26, 20253 min read


What Recruiters Look For in Cover Letters
Recruiters want concise, personalised cover letters that show real motivation and highlight your most relevant accomplishments.

Joynes & Hunt
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Why You Should Be Using Competency-Based Questions During the Hiring Process
Discover why competency-based questions lead to fairer, smarter hiring decisions by revealing real skills, behaviours, and potential.

Joynes & Hunt
Nov 13, 20253 min read


Skills-First Hiring: Buzzword or the Future of Recruitment?
Hire for skills, not titles. Skills-first hiring is reshaping recruitment and empowering diverse, adaptable talent.

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Nov 5, 20253 min read


Questions You May Be Asked at the Final Stage Interview and How to Answer Them
You’ve made it through the initial application, aced the screening call, and impressed during the first round of interviews, now it’s time for the final face-to-face stage. Congratulations! At this point, employers already know you’re capable of doing the job. The final interview is about culture fit, confidence, and commitment. They want to see if you’ll thrive in their culture, handle challenges effectively, and genuinely want to join their team. To help you prepare, here a

Joynes & Hunt
Oct 29, 20254 min read


How To Accept A Job Offer: The Right Way to Respond Professionally and Confidently
Learn how to professionally accept, negotiate, or decline a job offer through your recruiter, and make your next career move with confidence.

Joynes & Hunt
Oct 9, 20253 min read


What Not To Include On Your CV
Avoid common CV mistakes! Learn what not to include so your application stands out for the right reasons and lands you the interview.

Joynes & Hunt
Oct 9, 20253 min read


LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Tips from a Recruiter
Boost your visibility with these recruiter-approved LinkedIn optimisation tips to stand out, get noticed, and land more opportunities

Joynes & Hunt
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Is the 4-Day Workweek the Future?
The 4-day workweek is reshaping productivity, wellbeing, and talent attraction, could it be the future of work in 2025?

Joynes & Hunt
Oct 1, 20253 min read


How to Improve Your Interview Process for Better Results
Improve your interviews with structure, training & better candidate experience, hire smarter and build a stronger team

Joynes & Hunt
Sep 17, 20252 min read


The Importance of Ongoing Communication Between Candidates and Recruiters
Ongoing communication between candidates and recruiters builds trust, reduces delays, and ensures a smoother, more positive hiring process.

Joynes & Hunt
Sep 3, 20252 min read


What Recruiters Really Look for on a CV?
What do recruiters really look for on a CV? Clear formatting, relevant keywords, and measurable achievements that show impact.

Joynes & Hunt
Aug 27, 20252 min read


What to Expect from the Recruitment Process
From CV tips to offer negotiation, here’s what to expect when working with a recruiter, your guide through every step of the hiring process.

Joynes & Hunt
Aug 18, 20254 min read


Career Switching? Here’s How to Position Yourself
Switching careers? Highlight transferable skills, tell your story, and show momentum so employers see you as the obvious choice.

Joynes & Hunt
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Green Jobs and Sustainability Roles: The Next Big Thing?
Green jobs are the future! 🌱 Explore how sustainability roles are driving change, creating impact, and reshaping the job market.

Joynes & Hunt
Aug 6, 20253 min read
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