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How to thrive in uncertain times

Don’t Just Survive – Thrive in Uncertain Times! It is common across the globe that the business world is constantly facing lots of uncertainty. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, technological breakthroughs (including AI), political & economic instability, wars & conflicts as well as the wide-scale environmental changes there is a lot of uncertainty as to…

Should You Send a Thank You Email After the Interview?

Picture this: You have just finished the final stage in the interview process; you are excited and full of emotion. The interview went well and you are feeling really confident about the whole process, you REALLY want this job! During this moment you think “should I send a follow up ‘thank you’ email?” On one…

Get Speakers to Say Yes! How to Secure your Dream Speakers

Finding high-quality speakers for your event is vital. Both you and your manager hope to secure reputable crowd-pulling names! Having great speakers on your agenda can help set the event’s tone and make it an unforgettable experience for your audience. Selecting speakers who are thought leaders in their respective fields will add authenticity to your…

World Mental Health Day

Today, on World Mental Health Day, Jackson Barnes Recruitment stands with the community in recognising the importance of mental wellbeing. It can be overwhelming to know where to turn if you struggle with your mental health. If you need someone to talk to call a family member, a friend, or colleague or you can contact…

The ‘Role Play’ Interview Stage – Nail Your Sales Pitch Interview

I asked a hiring manager at one of our event clients ”What are you looking for in a good pitch or role play?” Nearly all interview processes for event sales jobs have a stage where the candidate needs to role play to show how they would sell a delegate ticket, sponsorship package or similar product.…

Dealing with Screen Fatigue: Strategies and Tips for Relief

I work fully remotely and whether it’s the Autumnal weather or just how (thankfully) busy I am, I feel like I am really seeing the signs of screen fatigue. This got me thinking, Is anyone else really feeling screen fatigue at the moment?  I’m flat out looking at my screen – Zoom interviews and meetings,…