Celebrating 21 years of recruitment

It's a fact that very few recruitment companies get to the point where they can celebrate 21 years in the business. It's also a fact that, statistically, as many as 80% of recruitment companies fail. There are many reasons why this is the case. Some have minimal...

How Our Consultants Work At Coby Philips

Here at Coby Philips our Senior Consultants constantly meet and exceed both candidate and client requirements. Over the past week we conducted a short interview with the consultants themselves asking them the same four questions and here is the end result! How do you...

Coby Philips Tips On Managing A Remote Workforce

Take your team's productivity and efficiency to new heights with these useful insights. 1.Work Force. Hire the right people. Not everyone is up to the task of working alone, as remote workplaces are usually less social than co-located ones. People on remote teams need...

5 Signs That Your Employees Are Unhappy

This week we will take a look at knowing when employees are unhappy in the work place. Facing the fact that no one likes working. Human beings are lazy creatures but they must work for a living. The definition of survival however, can vary based on your position....

Change Your Daily Routine For Success

Speaking through experience changing your everyday routine can make you feel refreshed, like you are on the right path and can increase positive opportunities. When I say 'changing routine' I don't mean change what time you get the train to work or quitting your job...

How To Write Your CV

So, first thing's first! What is a CV? CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, which is actually Latin for 'course of life'. It is a summary of all your skills, experience and education. A CV is the difference between unemployment and employment. How long should a CV be? A...

Elevator Pitches and Interview Techniques

Coby Philips works with a variety of high profile clients and if you are one of the people who find themselves with an interview then it is important to make sure you have an 'Elevator Pitch' behind you. The potential employer will expect you to know what the role is...