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‘Tis definitely the season to be jolly! As we head into the last few days of work before the big day, offices and workplaces have a healthy dose of work and play. No matter where you work or what you may think is ‘after hours’, office parties still come with rules, spoken or unspoken. Even as you celebrate, the festivities are part of your professional life. Here are some ti...

I got to thinking, what would a team of luxury fashion recruiters, who all have a background in working for fashion brands, be placing on their wish list or their giving list? Lo and behold - an exemplary and aspirational selection from the team at Directory. If you’re running around looking for last minute gifts as we enter only two more weekends free to shop… and you’ve co...

Image via Pinterest Christmas is 12 days away. Surprisingly - this is NOT the 12 days of Christmas - that is something entirely different. As everyone rushes around towards their end of year goals and professional targets, going into work negotiating the effects of last nights party, it can be a difficult time of year for those hunting for work. The stress of dwindling savin...

Last year the U.K. outspent our European counterparts. Leading up to the big day - our time in the field - visiting our clients and checking in our staff that are working in the hustle and bustle, it would appear we are primed to be the lead spenders again this year. As Christmas approaches, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the true nature of the holidays. The high of...

According to Real Business, the retail and customer service sector pull the most sick days with 6.4 and 6.2 days over a 12 month period. This kind of coverage turns into a juggling nightmare for managers and recruiters alike, especially over peak trading at Christmas. Here are some really easy health hacks for you to stay on your game, enjoy your work and remain healthy, so ...

Paris McGarr, formerly from Harrods, overseas set up at the Met University Job Fair A commitment to excellence in talent acquisition isn’t just about the pool of talent an agency has on its roster currently. It’s about being future focused and spotting new talent as it’s in the stages of developing. For the Directory team, this means annual participation at job fairs and ope...

As social media is the new normal, it’s important to identify how to leverage each platform for your career goals. The team at Directory has just finished a cycle of career days at UAL, Met University, University of Coventry - London Campus, GCU as well as others. One thing a lot of students miss out on is not creating a LinkedIn account. In a world where millennials and Gen...

A lot of the work done at Directory during the holiday season is preparing students looking for temp work for their job interviews. Usually, they have no experience, and the roles are like milk, they have an expiration date. However, the vetting process, especially with our luxury clients, is still process driven. There is no second tier for Christmas help. So how can someon...

Photo via www.niice.co Fashion retail offers graduates a diverse range of career paths, from roles in management to jobs in purchasing, merchandising and supply/logistics. Many retailers offer graduate training programmes, and career progression can be swift, with managerial positions often handed to graduates with three-to-five years' experience. Retailers offer positions t...

Image credit: Chilternfirehouse.com Brand identity and communication are the domains of a business or organisation, which aims to differentiate itself to its customers. Evolutions in social media platforms, faster and more accessible mobile devices and infrastructure have combined to create a situation where consumers (who can be perceived as ingredients) are now part of the...